Press Release: Cycle Seen Exhibition Locations Set
Cycle Seen is a photo and art exhibition that will focus on Portland’s bike culture. Full story here. The most recent press release from the event’s organizers is pasted below:
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Press Release: Saltzman supports move of Sauvie Island Bridge
Below is the full text of the press release from Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s office regarding his support of moving the Sauvie Island Bridge span and re-using it as a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-405 in Northwest Portland. Full story here. April 18, 2008 For Immediate Release Contact: Brendan Finn 503-823-3110 or 503-313-0246 Commissioner Saltzman … Read more
London PSA brings bike lane symbols to life
[Via PDOT’s Commuter Central blog] Check out this nifty PSA video ad from London…
‘An Inconvenient Ride’ is coming to Portland
Eight high school students from Seattle are on a 5,400 mile Inconvenient Ride to raise awareness of climate change and they’re set to ride through Portland next week. So far I haven’t heard of any special events planned for their visit. If/when I do I will post something about it. Below is a statement about … Read more
Bike Gallery to host ‘MTB Tech Night’ with Gary Fisher
The Bike Gallery is hosting a special “MTB Tech Night” with mountain bike pioneer, guru, fashion-star, and bike industry celebrity Gary Fisher. Event flyer is below followed by press release.
Press Release: Rally to Support Sauvie Island Bridge relocation
PRESS RELEASE What: Rally to support the Sauvie Island Bridge relocation, followed by foot and bicycle tours of the proposed relocation site When: Thursday, April 17. Press event at 5:00, tours leaving at 5:15 and 5:30. Where: NW 15th and Flanders, Portland, Ore. Who: Concerned citizens, northwest Portland residents, transportation and neighborhood advocates Why: The … Read more
Craigslist rant recounts harrowing bus/bike close-call
Check out this posting to the Rants and Raves section of Craigslist (pasted below). It’s from a concerned person who was driving a car behind a bike and a bus and witnessed the bus almost run over someone on a bike while the two traveled on Interstate Avenue: Were you in the Trimet vs Cyclist … Read more
Video: ‘The stupidest bike lane?’
This video from a Slate V reporter in Los Angeles takes you on a ride through the “stupidest bike lane”. It’s been circulating around the bike blogosphere for a week or so now. Check it out below:
Press Release: Oregon Bike Summit kicks-off tomorrow
Press release below from organizers of the Oregon Bike Summit, which kicks off tomorrow in Portland (stay tuned for coverage): Third Annual Oregon Bike Summit to Focus on Funding, Support for Bicycling Issues Two-day event will bring together cycling advocates to address a broad agenda of issues including legislation, safety and tourism PORTLAND, Ore. – … Read more
Pinot Pedal will raise funds for new bike bridge in the Pearl
Organizers of the second annual Pinot Pedal will donate registration proceeds and a percentage of sales from a Pearl District wine retailer to help raise funds for a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Interstate 405.
Help the urbanMamas with family-friendly bike tips
(Photo: urbanMamas.com) The popular local parenting blog, urbanMamas, is looking for tips on family-friendly bike set-ups. They’ve published an email from one of their readers who writes: “We have a 2 year old and a 7 year old and are wanting to get the family bike setup on a budget. We were thinking of looking … Read more
City announces Streetcar System Plan workshops
Make sure PDOT hears from cyclists as they plan the future of the streetcar network! Below is the information about the upcoming workshops. See the Streetcar System Plan website for more details. Southeast District Workshop Thursday, April 3 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cleveland High School Library 3400 SE 26th Ave.
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