4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
It’s time to share feedback on a project that aims to make North Lombard safer through the Kenton neighborhood.
As we’ve reported, the Oregon Department of Transportation has already heard plenty of feedback on their Lombard Multimodal Safety Project from businesses and freight interests.
Now it’s time for you to take a closer look at what’s proposed, and tell ODOT what you think about it.
Kerr Bikes Employees
Albertina Kerr
Albertina Kerr strengthens Oregon families and communities by helping children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges – empowering them to live richer lives. Kerr Bikes, located on the Portland Waterfront, provides the public with seasonal bike rental services.
We’re seeking Lead Workers for our rental stores. You’ll rent bikes to the public and assist with rental operations, work with volunteers and participants in services we provide, and perform maintenance on bicycles as needed.
To learn more about Kerr Bikes check us out online at www.AlbertinaKerr.org/support-our-work/kerr-bikes/
Responsibilities
– Provide seasonal bicycle rentals of Kerr Bikes
– Supervise other hourly employees, volunteers and/or participants in services we provide as needed.
– Responsible for the store in absence of manager(s)
– Manage cash handling of bike rentals
– Prepare the daily register reports, make bank deposits, hold store keys, open and close store, etc.
– Provide excellent customer service while representing Albertina Kerr and Kerr Bikes.
Qualifications
– At least 18 years of age.
– Supervisory experience is preferred.
– Retail cash handling experience is strongly preferred.
– Excellent customer service skills.
– Ability to work well with little supervision.
– Ability to lift 60 pounds, continuously squatting, bending and twisting.
– Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of maintenance of bicycles.
– A criminal background check and ability to meet agency driving requirements are required.
Apply online at www.AlbertinaKerr.org/Careers!
Here’s what the State of Oregon is doing with that tax you pay on the purchase of new bicycles: The Oregon Department of Transportation has just launched a new program that could provide an estimated $14 million to multi-use path projects statewide.
The Oregon Community Paths program is the evolution of the active transportation portion of the state’s Connect Oregon (Lottery-backed) program. When the legislature passed a transportation funding bill in 2017 (HB 2017) they shifted the 7% of Connect Oregon that went to bicycling and walking projects into a separate program named the Multimodal Active Transportation Fund. That fund now also includes revenue from the bicycle excise tax that went into effect in fall 2017 and the federal Transportation Alternatives program.
According to ODOT Tourism and Scenic Byway Program Manager Sandra Hikari the Community Path Fund will start awarding grants in 2021. The $14 million estimate is for a three-year grant cycle ending in 2024. Asked for examples of projects that will compete well for the funds, she pointed to the Bear Creek Greenway in southern Oregon and the Tualatin River Greenway in Washington County.
Mechanic – Fat Tire Farm HOOD RIVER
Fat Tire Farm – Hood River
Fat Tire Farm – Hood River is looking for an experienced mountain bike mechanic to work in our Hood River location. Responsibilities include managing the rental/demo fleet, customer repairs, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should be self-starters and have at least 2 years shop experience as a mechanic. This is a full-time, year-round position with excellent pay and benefits.
Please email barry@fattirefarm.com with resumes.
Left to their own devices, the Oregon Department of Transportation would already be deep into the design and pre-construction phase of their I-5 Rose Quarter project right now. But because of their own hubris and blind ambition to “deliver” freeway expansion mega-projects at any cost and consequence, ODOT’s boss has forced them to delay.
On January 24th, the Oregon Transportation Commission published a memo (PDF) with 11 actions ODOT must take, “to more fully involve the community in decisions around the project and better evaluate alternatives to help reconnect the Albina community.” One of those actions is to create a community advisory committee. ODOT opened the application period for that committee on Wednesday.
Judging from the volume of job listings this week it looks like Portland’s bike industry is roaring back to health.
Learn more about each one via the links below…
– Bicycle Mechanic – Seven Corners Cycles
– Bike Hub Mechanic – Portland State University
– JavaScript Engineer – Ride Report
– Mechanic, Bike Sales, Customer Service – Metropolis Cycle Repair
– Seasonal Mechanic – Community Cycling Center
Mechanic
Sellwood Cycle Repair
Sellwood Cycle Repair is seeking a full-time bike mechanic. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of professional experience working on all styles of bikes with a focus on high-quality repairs. Bicycle and merchandise sales are required as needed, although this is not a primary role. We emphasize a commitment to excellent customer service and positive communication with an ability to work with anyone, co-workers and customers alike. Availability on Saturdays is a must. Pay rate is competitive and is based on experience. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance.
Please send a cover letter and resume to shop@sellwoodcycle.com
This morning’s transcendent sunrise felt like a hard-earned reward from Mother Nature after days of soggy cycling.
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