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The Policy Advisory Group of the Sellwood Bridge Project has made their final decisions as to which bridge designs will move forward for further study and consideration. Below is the official press release from Multnomah County. You can also see engineering renditions of the designs on this post from a few weeks ago and for … Read more
In light of our tragic October, many folks wondered how we could do a better job educating bicyclists about how to ride more defensively. Below is a notice about some training courses by the League of American Bicyclists that are being offered in Eugene in February:
The flyer for the upcoming art exhibition.
This just in from Portland Parks & Recreation: SE Circle Avenue Bridge on Springwater Corridor closed due to flood damage (Portland, OR) – High water caused by the recent heavy rains has compromised the structure of the bridge at SE Circle Avenue along the Springwater Corridor in East Portland. Portland Parks & Recreation has closed … Read more
Back in July I brought you news of “Cycle Seen”, an upcoming photo exhibition that will celebrate Portland’s bike culture. Now comes word from organizers that they’ve officially began accepting submissions. Here’s they press release they sent out: WHAT IS Cycle Seen? Cycle Seen is an exhibition celebrating the diverse and dynamic culture of cycling/cyclists … Read more
The Community Cycling Center has evolved and changed considerably in the last year or so. If you haven’t checked them out lately, take a look at their programs for 2008. CLASSES We design our classes with an understanding that people have different reasons, and levels of interest, around cycling. In a welcoming and fun environment, … Read more
Three months ago, I reported that PDOT had finalized their list of projects to be funded through the Transportation System Development Charges (TSDC) program. This program assesses one-time fees to new development and redevelopment to help pay for transportation improvements. Now that the list has been approved by City Council, the following projects will receive … Read more
This just in from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT): The West Linn Arch Bridge (OR 43) will be closed to all traffic (including bikes and peds) this weekend (12/1 – 12/2). Full details and detour information in the statement below:
Gordon Price(Photo: PriceTags.ca) Next Thursday (11/29) Gordon Price will give a free presentation on the effective integration of transportation in high-density environments, with an emphasis on land use. Price is a former City of Vancouver, B.C. Councilor and current Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia Professor who teaches, researches, and writes extensively on … Read more
The Multnomah County Bicycle Pedestrian Citizens Advisory Committee (BPCAC) — which advises the Board of County Commissioners and Transportation Division on matters involving bicycle and pedestrian transportation within the County’s road jurisdiction — is announcing an opening for several positions. Here’s the word from Multnomah County’s Michael Lynch: “I just wanted to drop you a … Read more
I know this is a bit late, but I thought some of you might appreciate hearing a few of the speeches from the “We Are ALL Traffic” press conference. This event happened on the steps of City Hall last Friday (11/16) and was a precursor to the big Rally on Saturday.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus) In just a few short years Ayleen Crotty’s Filmed by Bike event has gone from a quaint little bike movie get together, to a full-blown film festival. Part of the fun is that she chooses folks from the community to serve on the official jury. I did it a few years … Read more