Tandem bike and car collide near PCC Cascade in North Portland (Photo)
Photo of the scene at N. Killingsworth and Kerby last night.(Photo: Nate Gibson)
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Newswire: PBOT Pedestrian Advisory Committee seeks new members
This just in from PBOT: September 30, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pedestrian Advisory Committee seeks new members The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced that it is seeking new members for the Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC advises the City of Portland – particularly the Bureau of Transportation – on matters that encourage and enhance … Read more
October City of Portland Bike Advisory Committee meeting agenda
The monthly City of Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting agenda has been posted: Bicycling and Equity — Alison Hill Graves, Executive Director of the Community Cycling Center, will discuss their recent project resulting in the “Understanding Barriers to Bicycling Interim Report” (June 2010). Alison, a member of the Steering Committee that helped develop Portland’s Bicycle … Read more
Kitzhaber to talk transportation at fundraiser in Portland tonight
Sorry for the late notice… Former Oregon Governor and current candidate for the office John Kitzhaber will be in Portland tonight at what’s being billed as a transportation-focused fundraiser. The event will be held at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland and hosts include architectural and transportation engineering firm David Evans and Associates, Clackamas … Read more
Sadowsky will join Adams and Blumenauer at East Burnside/Couch ribbon cutting
This just in from City of Portland Bureau of Transportation: MEDIA ADVISORY: East Burnside/Couch Couplet ribbon cutting will be Oct. 12 WHAT The City of Portland is hosting a celebration of the East Burnside/Couch Couplet with elected officials and local leaders. The project invested in E Burnside and NE Couch on the Central Eastside, changing … Read more
Newswire: Metro seeks applicants for four citizen seats on influential transportation committee
This just in from Metro: Metro seeks applicants for four citizen seats on influential transportation committee Metro’s Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee (TPAC) is seeking citizens interested in transportation issues to serve on the panel starting January 2011. There are four citizen positions up for appointment: Three are two-year terms and one is a one-year position … Read more
Puma/Biomega debut ‘Mopion’ cargo bike
Even though cargo bikes are becoming increasingly common, there is still very little standardization in their design. Case in point is the new “Mopion” cargo bike from Puma Bikes (designed by Biomega). Puma’s other bikes caught my eye when they debuted back in June, and this one does too… The “Mopion” from Puma/Biomega. And here’s … Read more
Newswire: Bus Riders Call on TriMet Directors to Restore Bus Service, Repeal Fare Increase
Here’s the press release about Wednesday’s big rally from OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2010 Contact: Joseph Santos-Lyons (503) 512-0490 OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon joseph@opalpdx.org / www.opalpdx.org Bus Riders Call on TriMet Directors to Restore Bus Service, Repeal Fare Increase
Seattle has a Holgate bike lane situation of its own
Up in Seattle, they’ve got a bike lane battle that has some striking similarities to our situation with the new bike lanes on SE Holgate Blvd. As I’ve reported several times in the last few months, the City of Portland is facing considerable opposition from some people near the lanes on Holgate. They claim, and … Read more
Is Senator McCain playing politics with bike parking?
Does Senator John McCain (R-AZ) hate bicycles? Or is he just using them to make a political statement? According to the League of American Bicyclists, the recently passed jobs bill included several things that could impact bicycling (including $2 billion in rescissions from state DOTs), including a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation program which increases … Read more
Vancouver PD filming a bike safety PSA
This just in from a source in Vancouver…. Officer Patrick Johns of the Vancouver Police Department will be shooting a Public Service Announcement on bicycle safety. He wants to show that people should wear helmets, ride their bikes on the correct side of the road, in the bike lane, and wear bright colored clothes etc., … Read more
Newswire: Metro grants available to improve air quality, address community health issues
Metro has announced that $533,000 of Regional Travel Options grants are now available. This program has funded all sorts of great stuff in the past. See full details in press release below: Metro grants available to improve air quality, address community health issues Wondering how to install bike lockers in your community? Interested in creating … Read more