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Multnomah County will hold a public meeting on June 6th to garner input on how to spend federal funds on transportation projects. Check out the press release below for more info… Input sought on East Multnomah County transportation projects A meeting will be held on June 6 to gather public input on Multnomah County candidate … Read more
The email below came from a participant in Reach the Beach, a large charity event ride that took place throughout Oregon on Saturday. I’m looking into the story now. “There was a police operation in Amity during Reach The Beach where a cop was attempting to ticket hundreds of us for running a stop sign. … Read more
Graph by Bjorn Warloe
(Drawing by Sarah Mirk) Portland Mercury reporter Sarah Mirk drew this sketch of me (and uploaded it via Twitter) during a panel discussion on Saturday at the 2011 Digital Journal Conference. I was on a panel about blogging and the topic of comments came up several times. And yes, it’s true. I respect both the … Read more
Just got this via email from a reader in Seattle. A flyer and heads up on the “Girls of Summer All Girl Alley Cat“. Looks like a great event. Sort of reminds me of the SS Pussycat we had in Portland several years ago… Wanted to let you know about an event we are holding … Read more
This just in from PBOT: The Portland Bureau of Transportation will convene a public meeting to receive input on potential applications for federal transportation funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects under Metro’s Regional Flexible Funds (RFF) program. The meeting is scheduled for June 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room B of The Portland … Read more
Last month we shared the news about a new type of bicycling experience coming soon to Portland — an indoor bike park known as “The Lumberyard.” If you’re still a bit confused as to what an indoor bike park actually is, check out the new animated video below for a look inside…
Interesting seminar coming to PSU this Friday: Friday, May 6, 2011 Room 204 of the Distance Learning Center Wing of the Urban Center on the Portland State University campus. 12pm-1pm. Speaker: Robert Schneider, UC Berkeley Topic: How Do People Choose a Travel Mode? Factors Associated with Routine Walking & Bicycling Abstract: Walking and bicycling are … Read more
University of Oregon in Eugene was recognized as a Silver level Bike Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. To mark the occasion, there will be a ceremony on May 5th featuring League President Andy Clarke and UO President Richard Lariviere. Check out the details below… May 5th ceremony will recognize UO as Bike … Read more
Tomorrow night (4/27), the Washington County Transportation Forum will host a panel discussion to, “Explore Relationship between Active Transportation and Economic Development in Washington County.” See full details below: GETTING TO WORK IN WASHINGTON COUNTY WHAT Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Westside Transportation Alliance, and the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition will host a … Read more
Custom bike maker Bob Parlee will be the featured guest at a special event on Friday at Portland Bicycle Studio (1420 NW 17th Suite 388). Parlee is well-known for his knowledge and innovations in making bikes out of carbon fiber. See the details below… Parlee Cycles IN-STUDIO at Portland Bicycle Studio 5pm April 29th 2011 … Read more
From AASHTO: WITHDRAWAL OF AASHTO REGULATORY RECOMMENDATION REGARDING USDOT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GUIDANCE In response to the concerns expressed by several members of AASHTO’s Board of Directors, President Martinovich has directed AASHTO for the time being to withdraw its request that FHWA rescind its guidance on the meaning of “due consideration” of bicycle and pedestrian … Read more