“The idea that Portland, a city that produces little and consumes like a drunken sailor, should base its emission targets on the ‘production’ metrics used in the above report is pure bull feces.”
Youth activists have one message for President Biden: No more freeways
(Photo: Taylor Griggs/BikePortland)
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about how President Biden’s Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) is going to impact Oregon’s transportation system. Now, as Biden is traveling to Portland this week to hype up his landmark infrastructure bill, we’ll get to hear from the man himself.
Or, I should say, the lucky few who can afford a private donor luncheon with the president will get to hear from him.
For local climate activists, Biden’s visit is an opportunity to appeal to him using their common refrain: “no more freeways.”
Willamette Week reports the president will hunker down with donors at Portland Yacht Club on the Columbia River, which would give a potential speech a backdrop of the Interstate Bridge just as its backers press for a major federal grant to replace it.
Oregon will receive about $1.2 billion in federal funding, which the Oregon Transportation Commission will direct to various projects that have a range of support from transportation and climate activists.
Job: Summer Camp Counselor – Bike Clark County
Job Title
Summer Camp Counselor
Company / Organization
Bike Clark County non-profit
Job Description
Get paid to ride a bike!
BCC is looking for qualified individuals who are comfortable riding a bike in traffic, can ride 3-10 miles in a day, and have experience working with youth ages 6-9 and 10-14. You will be responsible with the day to day activities for approx 12 +/- students in this fun summer camp program. You will be responsible for helping to teach a basic bike safety curriculum and need to be able to teach in a collaborative setting.
The camp is a total of four weeks, each camp being 5 days long 9:00am-3:00pm. Besides the curriculum, the camp consists of exciting daily field trips by-bike to fun activities such as a ranger-led tour of The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the Pearson Air Museum, the Water Resources Center, and others!
Summer Bike Camp dates:
Week #1 July 11-15 : Ages 6-9
Week #2 July 18-22 : Ages 6-9
Week #3 July 25-29 : Ages 10-14
Week #4 Aug 1-5: Ages 10-14
Camp Location is at: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site – ANNEX
1501 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661
How to Apply
Email cover letter and resume to: info@bikeclarkcounty.org
Hourly pay rate $17-$20 DOE
City reveals latest designs for SW Broadway bike lanes
Bike Loud PDX policy ride braves weather to explore Division Transit Project
(Photo: Taylor Griggs/BikePortland)
County Sheriff Mike Reese calls for more traffic enforcement to stem tide of violence
“I would hope [the Portland Police Bureau] would reconstitute their traffic division and focus those resources in high crash corridors.”
— Mike Reese, Multnomah County Sheriff
Jobs of the Week: Cynergy E-Bikes, Gravity Cartel, Velotech, Local Motion, Cycle Oregon
Looking for a new place to spread you cycling wings? We’ve got five great job opportunities that just went up this week.
Learn more about each one via the links below…
– Customer Service Specialist/Greeter/Sales Associate – Cynergy E-Bikes
– Shipping Specialist – The Gravity Cartel
– Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc.
– Bike Rentals Customer Service Staff – Local Motion (Vermont)
– Event Volunteer – Cycle Oregon
Job: Event Volunteer – Cycle Oregon
Job Title
Event Volunteer
Company / Organization
Cycle Oregon
Job Description
WHAT IS CYCLE OREGON?
Cycle Oregon is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through bicycling. Each year we host rides throughout the state of Oregon. Proceeds from the rides go to the Cycle Oregon Fund, which helps preserve and protect the special places of Oregon and supports community development projects in the regions through which we ride. To date, Cycle Oregon has awarded 341 grants totaling $2.6 MM through our community and signature grants.
Cycle Oregon also provides approximately $150,000 each year to community groups for the services they provide on our events. They assist greatly in planning our events and provide hundreds of volunteers whose passion and dedication make our rides a success.
ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
Our events would not be successful without our dedicated team of volunteers. They are a special group of people who are every bit as important to Cycle Oregon as the riders and they have just as much fun (and probably sweat a lot less).
Volunteer positions range from supporting riders on course at Rest Stops and in SAG vehicles to assisting at our overnight sites at the Gift Shop, site set up, and everything in between.
The most important trait we look for in a volunteer is a good attitude-it is key to the event’s success. Volunteers work an average of 8 hours a day, and some work as many as 12 hours. All positions require working as a team, so good communication skills are a must. Most volunteers will spend the better part of the day on their feet, and some positions require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly. Bonus points for volunteers that can drive box trucks and pull trailers. Due to the nature of the events, we ask all volunteers commit to the full duration of an event.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
Every Cycle Oregon volunteer will tell you they choose Cycle Oregon for the opportunity to see the unique parts of Oregon they may never have thought to travel to, for the chance to interact with locals, and to be part of an amazing community of riders and volunteers that make up our family. On the events, volunteers will receive a name badge, hat, and event t-shirt. Additionally, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive volunteer notebook, meals, lodging and all the equipment needed for the job. For weeklong volunteers, you’re invited to a wrap up party that includes dinner, drinks, and lodging. Plus, you’ll get a million thanks from a thousand riders!
2022 EVENT DATES:
GRAVEL // May 20-22 // Toledo
Joyride // June 25 // Independence
WEEKENDER // July 22-24 // Corvallis (Oregon State University)
Classic // September 10-17 // John Day – Monument – Fossil – Mitchell – Dayville
How to Apply
For more information and to apply visit https://cycleoregon.com/about/volunteer/
