But wait, there’s more: Greeley protected path will continue to Willamette Blvd
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Job: Bike Mechanic – Go By Bike (FILLED)
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Job: Full Time Mechanic – The eBike Store, Inc
Job Title
Full Time Mechanic
Company / Organization
The eBike Store, Inc
Job Description
The eBike Store has an immediate opening for an experienced mechanic. If you are looking for work and have great troubleshooting ability and like to work efficiently, we would love to talk to you.
Since 2009, our focus has been helping people achieve their goal of getting out of their car and we have focused exclusively on selling, repairing and renting electric bikes
Environment and Compensation
EBS is about creating a cycling environment that is welcoming to all customers and applicants and in addition to your bike skills we are looking for an interest in and respect for people.
We regard our staff as highly skilled and bike career-minded therefore we aspire to compensate our staff above industry standard rates as well as offer health care and other benefits.
We would be open to someone working swing shift, if it fits your schedule better. However, we would need you to work days first until we had got to know your strengths and trust you.
We are seeking a talented, easy to work with, experienced bike mechanic with the
following:
● Desire and keen interest to learn about ebikes
● Able to lift 50 lbs
● Strong communication skills bringing positive, enthusiastic, and solid energy to all
interactions with team members and customers
● Computer skills
● Able to work weekends and some holidays
● Most of all, have a passion for bikes and helping people live better lives
Daily responsibilities:
● Work with our mechanics to maintain our high standard of excellence
● Perform service and upgrades on electric and non-electric bikes
● Build e-bikes, perform adjustments and install all bike components and accessories
● Diagnose and repair e-bike system issues, often using diagnostic software
● Use Point of Sale software (Lightspeed) for work orders, sales, and customer support
● Communicate with staff and educate customers in maintenance and repairs
● Assist in service department operations and store operations as needed
● Complete sales transactions as needed
● Set bikes up for rental customers, provide instruction, perform safety checks and
schedule service as needed to keep rental bikes in top operating condition
EBS strives to be a fun and safe place to work for all people. If you’re curious about our diverse workplace, love bikes, love to learn, and love to work hard we would love to meet you!
How to Apply
How to Apply
Please include your resume and let us know your experience as a bike mechanic and why you want to join The eBike Store to info@ebikestore.com or apply directly here https://www.ebikestore.com/articles/job-application-pg116.htm
‘Traffic gardens’ bloom in Portland
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Dan Ryan wins seat on Portland City Council
Dan Ryan earned a seat on Portland City Council by nabbing 51% of ballots cast in the race against Loretta Smith for position 2. Ryan has a lead of about 4,500 votes with just 3,474 uncounted ballots remaining. Ryan will fill Nick Fish’s seat when he moves into City Hall next month.
Ryan is a former Portland Public School board member, graduate of Roosevelt High School in St. Johns, member of many local advisory boards, and former executive director of education nonprofit All Hands Raised.
Before typing anything else, I want to say I dropped the ball on this race. I’m sorry. I regret not getting both candidates on record about cycling and transportation-related issues. In years past we could rely on those issues being part of the campaign dialogue and news cycle. But as transportation has fallen off the list of high-priority topics now dominated by police reform, homelessness, affordable housing, and other important issues; it’s our responsibility to raise the issue.
Now we have a new council member who’s gone largely unvetted when it comes to transportation policy. Ryan (like most candidates these days, unfortunately) doesn’t mention transportation on a list of “strategic priorities” on his website. At the transportation candidate forum held back in March, Ryan’s comments lacked substance and didn’t make it into our lengthy coverage. The only notable stance he’s taken publicly is to oppose ODOT’s I-5 Rose Quarter project, which he said is “Not OK” because it would lead to, “Spewing emissions on middle school kids,” and “Impinging on the Esplanade.”
Portland passes historic housing and parking reform policy
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
How we build housing in our cities is directly linked to whether or not people will bike in them. As we’ve been saying around here for years, proximity is key to a bike-friendly future and housing policy and biking are closely intertwined.
That’s why the package of policies passed by Portland City Council this morning are so monumental.
By a vote of 3-1, Portland approved the Residential Infill Project after five grueling years of process. The Sightline Institute called it, “The most pro-housing reform to low-density zones in US history.”
Ask BikePortland: How can I connect with other riders in the time of COVID-19?
(Photo at 2016 Cycle Oregon finish line by Steve Schulz)
Are you feeling a bit lonely? You’re not the only one.
These warm summer months are typically peak season for Portland’s cycling scene. But during a time when the coronavirus dominates hearts and minds, most events and races have been cancelled. Usually bustling bikeways are sparse.
Events are the connective tissue of a healthy bike ecosystem. They’re where friendships are made and riding buddies are found. Crowded bike lanes make us feel connected to others and create perfect opportunities for impromptu chit-chat. (I can remember bumping into several friends and acquaintances on a typical weekday ride through the city.)
Reader Jason B is feeling the effects of cycling becoming far less social. He asked us on Twitter recently,
“How do cyclists connect with other cyclists when there are no organized events or any kind going on? In light of things like Cross Crusade being cancelled, I am curious how other cyclists are connecting.”
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In follow-up messages Jason described himself as an introvert who uses cycling to be more social. “Being out on the commuter roads (like Williams Avenue for example) or racing is where I meet people,” he shared. After working from home for six months and with so many bike events scuttled, Jason misses those connections.
How is your mental health lately? Do you have any advice for Jason and others who are feeling isolated during these physically and socially-distant times?
— Jonathan Maus: (503) 706-8804, @jonathan_maus on Twitter and jonathan@bikeportland.org
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The Historic Columbia River Highway is open again for your riding pleasure
Along with an announcement today from the U.S. Forest Service (see below) that Multnomah Falls has begun a phased re-opening comes news that the last section of the Historic Columbia River Highway closed due to Covid-19 precautions is now open.
The Oregon Department of Transportation has officially re-opened the Historic Highway between Bridal Veil and Ainsworth. This means the entire highway and State Trail between Troutdale and The Dalles (minus the five-mile Mitchell Point section that requires riders to use I-84) is back to its pre-pandemic status. Keep in mind many of the trails and other recreation sites remain closed.
Roundup of transportation surveys ready for the taking
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Because I know you love surveys, here’s a little roundup of a few that have come across my desk recently…
Metro wants to know how students around the Portland region will be traveling for daily, school-related activities. “The survey is intended for families across the Portland Metro region so please share widely so we can better understand families’ transportation needs,” they say. Hurry up because this one closes this Saturday, August 15th. Take the survey here.
Multnomah County (like every other government) is facing big revenue shortfalls due to Covid-19. With people driving less, gas tax revenue is in a nosedive and the County expects that chunk of their budget will be $2 million lower between now and summer 2021. They want your help to set “service priorities” while they look to grapple with a smaller budget. Here’s more from the County:
“The survey asks what type of County Transportation work is most important to users, what types of projects we should focus on, and what level of road and bridge maintenance is acceptable. It asks the public to identify which principles should guide the County’s budget decisions and whether the County should focus on preserving the existing transportation system or adding to the system.”
Take the survey here (stays open through end of August).
Job: Product Assembler – Efficient Velo Tools (FILLED)
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