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Local high school does bike parking right

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Bike parking at Franklin High School-3

Good spacing, a high visibility
location, and cobblestones!
(Photos © J. Maus)

When students and staff arrive at the campus of Benjamin Franklin High School in Southeast Portland (5405 SE Woodward), they’re greeted with an important message: Bikes are respected, encouraged, and accommodated for.

The message isn’t something you read on a poster. It’s implied — by rows of perfectly spaced staple racks installed on concrete slabs surrounded by attractive cobblestones and located smack dab near the main entrance of the school. (A roof would make this parking perfect, and sources say that’s in the works).

There are 18 staple racks, room for 36 bikes. With the generous spacing between them, cargo bikes, bikes with trailers, recumbents and even freak bikes have plenty of breathing room (for themselves and their owners).

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Kidical Mass – Fun Family Biking

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What: All are welcome on this short, easy-going, legal family ride.

Where: This month there are two ride locations:

– Sunnyside Env School, meet at 5:30, ride at 6

– Downtown, North Park Blocks playground, meet at 5:30, ride at 6.

When: May 15th, 5:30pm

More Info: bta4bikes.org Email angela(at)bta4bikes(dot)org

Bike Commuting 101 – For Women Only

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What: Bike Commuting 101. Focuses on the nuances of commuting for women. All levels of cyclists welcome.

Where: PSU Women’s Resource Center, 1802 SW 10th Ave.

When: May 7th, 1pm-2pm

National Bike Month Workshops

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What: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is offering several workshops throughout the month to introduce people interested in biking to the laws, skills, and gear that will help them be safe and confident on our city’s streets.
Topics covered include: safe and legal riding, what you need to know about lights and rain gear, carrying stuff – including clothes, groceries and kids, what to do about your hair, route planning and maps. All workshops are free and open to public. All you need to bring are your questions.

Where: Lloyd District, 700 NE Multnomah Blvd, 3rd floor, Rooms A and B

When: May 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm

More Info: http://bta4bikes.org/resources/commute101.php

National Bike Month Workshops

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

What: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is offering several workshops throughout the month to introduce people interested in biking to the laws, skills, and gear that will help them be safe and confident on our city’s streets.
Topics covered include: safe and legal riding, what you need to know about lights and rain gear, carrying stuff – including clothes, groceries and kids, what to do about your hair, route planning and maps. All workshops are free and open to public. All you need to bring are your questions.

Where: Downtown Portland, Multnomah County Central Library, 201 SW 10th Ave, US Bank Room

When: May 12, 12:00pm-1:00pm

More Info: http://bta4bikes.org/resources/commute101.php

National Bike Month Workshops

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

What: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is offering several workshops throughout the month to introduce people interested in biking to the laws, skills, and gear that will help them be safe and confident on our city’s streets.
Topics covered include: safe and legal riding, what you need to know about lights and rain gear, carrying stuff – including clothes, groceries and kids, what to do about your hair, route planning and maps. All workshops are free and open to public. All you need to bring are your questions.

Where: Downtown Portland, BTA offices, 233 NW 5th Ave.

When: May 7, 6:00pm-7:00pm

More Info: http://bta4bikes.org/resources/commute101.php

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