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This just in… Bicycling Magazine Names the Best Cities for Cycling Boston moves off “The Worst” list and on to “5 For the Future”; Portland is “Still the Greatest” and New York and DC are “Most Improved” –Top International Cities for Cycling Also Named– In its June issue, Bicycling magazine names the best American cities … Read more
This just in from PDOT… What: CLINTON STREET BICYCLE BOULEVARD ENHANCEMENT PROJECT OPEN HOUSE When: Wednesday, May 14th 2008 Time: 4:30 – 7:30pm – drop by anytime
This just in from Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization… NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: Deacon Thomas Gornick (503) 233-8335 tgornick [at] archdpdx [dot] org Blessing of the Bikes The Parish Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (St. Mary’s) and the Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization announce the Blessing of the … Read more
Here is the complete text of a letter sent from City Commissioner Sam Adams about the budget crisis at PDOT (read the full story on the Front Page): Friends, I want you to be aware of impacts of massive new transportation challenge facing our City. Gas prices are up 17%. Bio-diesel is up 20%. Yesterday, … Read more
This just in from City of Vancouver: Improvement work to begin on west end of Burnt Bridge Creek Trail Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Contact: Terry Snyder, (360) 619-1118 E-mail: terry.snyder@ci.vancouver.wa.us Vancouver City Council awarded a bid Monday, May 5, to Integrity Excavation & Construction of Battle Ground, for improvements to the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail … Read more
This just in from the The Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI) at Portland State University. The Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (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. … Read more
Get your applications ready! May 1, 2008 08-090 For more information: Sheila Lyons, Bicycle & Pedestrian program, (503) 986-3555 or Shelley Snow, 503-986-3438 Grants for Bicycle/Pedestrian projects available
The Governor in Portland for Earth Day.(Photo © J. Maus) Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has named May Transportation Safety Month. Here’s what ODOT’s Troy Costales had to say about it: “Individuals can take some simple actions to improve their own safety,” Troy E. Costales, ODOT Transportation Safety Division administrator said. “We encourage people to pay … Read more
This just in… Mountain Bicyclists Congratulate Portland on Platinum Award, Seek Better Trails IMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers wish to congratulate the city of Portland on achieving the League of American Bicyclists’ Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in the country to be awarded this status. Portland is a community that … Read more
Check out this cool and short (1:46) YouTube video from City Council candidate Chris Smith. He gives an overview of his strategy to make Portland into America’s sustainability leader:
News Conference from: Portland Office of Transportation LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS NAMES PORTLAND A “PLATINUM” LEVEL BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY News conference is scheduled for today: 10:00 AM – Tuesday, April 29 Downtown Bike Gallery 1001 SW Salmon Street The coveted designation of “Bicycle Friendly Community,” given at levels from Bronze to Platinum, recognizes those communities … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Walk + Bike Challenge Month Kicks Off May 3 April 28, 2008 – Oregon Walk + Bike to School will host a kickoff at Main Street Plaza along the Eastbank Esplanade from 9:30AM- 11AM for the first ever Walk + Bike to School Challenge Month. Featured speakers are Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s Advisor … Read more
Comment of the Week: Real talk about building bikeways in east Portland