Press releases, news alerts and advisories from agencies around the region. We post them here so you don’t have to navigate clunky government websites. If you have news to share, send your press releases to us via our contact page.
Victim’s name is still not known…here’s the latest from The Register-Guard newspaper: A Eugene bicyclist was killed Monday when he was hit by a car in a downtown intersection. Police said the 27-year-old man was making a left turn onto eastbound 13th Avenue from southbound Willamette Street about 3:45 p.m. when he was hit by … Read more
TriMet is installing new tracks on the Steel Bridge for the MAX Green Line. The construction started on June 1st and will last through August 30. Bus, MAX, and auto traffic on the bridge will be affected but bike and pedestrian access will be maintained. Here’s the official service alert from TriMet.
OPB’s Think Out Loud show is discussing the Columbia River Crossing project this morning (9-10am). They’ll have guest experts from all perspectives on the controversial project and they’ll also take questions from callers and commenters on their website. You can listen live, wait for the re-broadcast tonight at 9:00pm, or check the show website for … Read more
Below is the official press release… Thirteen Organizations Request More Time to Comment on Columbia River Crossing (Portland, OR) On May 21, 2008, thirteen organizations requested 60 additional days to comment on the plan to replace and expand the I-5 bridge over the Columbia River. The organizations made the request because the public needs more … Read more
Here’s an announcement from the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (ibpi) at Portland State University. The IBPI is excited to announce an upcoming professional development workshop, titled Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Design and Planning. The workshop is a week-long intensive, and will take place August 3-8, 2008. It will encompass many topics from our … Read more
PDOT’s big Sunday Parkways event is less than a month away. To help with the hundreds of volunteers, they’re looking to hire a few coordinators to manage them. See the announcement below for more info and how to apply:
The Board of Directors for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is getting an extreme makeover. According to a post on the BTA Blog yesterday, they’re looking for eight new board members… Do you want to make a difference in Oregon and Southwest Washington by fundraising, friend-raising, and advocating for cyclists? The BTA is seeking eight people … Read more
This just in from IMBA and the Oregon Mountain Biking Association: Help Save Important Mount Hood Trails Action Alert Oregon mountain bikers need to take action and ensure important trails around Mount Hood are protected with bicycle-friendly designations. Representative Earl Blumenauer has proposed a comprehensive plan for Mount Hood, one part of which would close … Read more
Streetfilms put together a nice video of Bike to Work Day action and interviews from around the country. Cities featured are San Francisco, Austin, New York City, and Portland. Check it out below:
Couldn’t resist sharing some great news: BikePortland.org received a nice mention in a USA Today article today (5/16). The story Gas costs push commuters to park and pedal is all about Bike to Work Month events all over the country. Here’s the part where reporter Marisol Bello mentions Portland: “Concerns about the environment, reducing the … Read more
Below is the open house event announcement from PDOT for a project to enhance the Clinton Street Bike Boulevard. I shared more about that effort here.
The crowd at Alice ’08.(Photo © J. Maus) According to a post this morning on the BTA Blog, the 2008 Alice Awards and Auction event brought in $150,000 for the Portland-based non-profit: “During dinner, bidders raised their paddles in the live auction for a trip to France, a private dinner party, fancy bikes, and more. … Read more
Comment of the Week: Real talk about building bikeways in east Portland