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Just got this from local bike company Portland Design Works: PDW kicks off year with donations to BTA and Northwest Trail Alliance Portland, OR- Portland Design Works (PDW) is proud to announce it is kicking off 2011 by making matching donations of $2,400 to its local advocacy groups; the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, and the Northwest … Read more
TriMet’s lead bike planner, Colin Maher, is slated for an upcoming seminar at PSU’s Center for Transportation Studies. The topic is “Beyond the Bike Hook: Linking Bicycles and Transit.” Maher’s a smart guy so this should be quite informative. Details are below:
Below is the official statement on HB 2228 that Rep. Mitch Greenlick is sending out to people who’ve contacted him about the bill. The statement was preceeded by a form email from Greenlick’s Legislative Assistant Justin Freeman: Thank you for writing to express your concerns about HB 2228. Our goal in introducing this legislation was … Read more
I Just want to quickly point out that there’s an alternative method for legislators to “start a conversation” on complex and/or potentially controversial issues (other than proposing a new law that would prohibit a popular and safe activity). The current legislative session has two such bills that I’m aware of… The first, which we covered … Read more
With just five months until start of construction on their Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge, TriMet has announced a public event to “re-engage the community.” Check the details below: A Bridge Conversation Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3–5 p.m. 2100 SW River Parkway (DEA offices, Willamette Room, 1st floor) In July 2011, construction will begin on the … Read more
I hadn’t even heard of the collision, but just got this statement from the PPB. Good to know they got the guy: PORTLAND POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN SW 4TH AND SW ALDER PED STRUCK CRASH Posted: January 6th, 2011 2:56 PM At approximately 12:30 p.m., yesterday, January 5, 2011, Portland Police responded to a pedestrian … Read more
You might have swung by the Whole Foods booth at our last BikeCraft event where they were kind enough to show up with some free snacks. Looking to further their involvement with the community, the Laurelhurst Whole Foods (2825 East Burnside St.) is hosting a BTA fundraising day and a bike artisan fair this Thursday. … Read more
PBOT has announced the date of their 2011 Transportation Safety Summit. The event will be held on February 8th at Marshall High School on 3905 SE 91st Ave. The Safety Summit is a worthwhile event where PBOT brings much of their staff — as well as members of the Police Bureau Traffic Division and bigwigs … Read more
Organizers of the upcoming Oregon Manifest event want to know what you think makes the “Ultimate Utility Bike.” They’re asking for short video submissions and they’ll also accept drawings. See the info on how to enter below (deadline is January 10th): We want you to tell us what your idea of the Ultimate Utility Bike … Read more
Here’s some great news from our friends at the University of Oregon Bike Program. They’ve teamed up with Collin’s Cycle Shop to win a grant from Globe Bikes (a brand created by Specialized) to put on an “all day celebration of year-round bicycle commuting.” Read more in the press release below: The University of Oregon … Read more
I finally watched the trailer (see it below) for the new show, Portlandia that’s coming to IFC in January. The show is set up as a spoof of sorts on Portland’s weirdness, where “The dream of the ’90s is still alive” and where “young people go to retire.” Just for the record, I think it’s … Read more
This month’s Kidical Mass group family ride will take on some holiday spirit. Here’s the ride description from KidicalMassPDX.org. Baby, it’s cold outside… and wet, and dark so very early. Brighten up your holiday mood by joining Kidical Mass for a ride (whatever the weather) in NoPo this month! We’ll sing carols (Christmas, bikey, and … Read more