Mayoral candidate staffer victim of hit-and-run while biking on Vancouver Avenue
Burnout happens: Here’s how local activists cope
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
“Burnout is a way of telling you that your form of activism was perhaps not very full circle.”
– Gloria Steinem
Burnout is a part of activism that doesn’t get talked about often enough.
Ever since we celebrated the fourth anniversary of BikeLoudPDX (the all-volunteer activism group I co-chair) in August 2018, I began to feel conflicted about my bike activism. I still had moments of excitement and interest that had drawn me to the group and this kind of work in the first place, but I was feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and sometimes resentful and angry.
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First look at new bike lanes and other updates to NE 102nd Ave
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Portland Bureau of Transportation recently completed phase one of a $331,000 project on Northeast 102nd Avenue that included new lanes for biking, fewer lanes for driving, and more. It’s part of a significant update of the corridor between NE Sandy and Weidler.
ODOT will close sidewalk on St. Johns Bridge for two months
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced yesterday that a maintenance project on the St. Johns Bridge will result in the closure of one sidewalk for two months. ODOT will close one sidewalk for two, 30-day periods in order to stage construction equipment.
The project, which will reinforce the framework of the bridge to handle more and heavier auto and truck traffic, means bicycle users who use the sidewalks will share the narrow sidewalk space with more people than ever. This is a big deal because the sidewalks are only five feet wide and traffic around the St. Johns Bridge is notoriously unsafe.
Family Biking: The ABCs of a summer bucket list
(Photo: Madi Carlson)
For those of us following the Portland Public Schools calendar, there are just two more weeks of summer break. I don’t know about you, but I’m hoping to sneak in a few more fun things on bikes before we’ve got to get back to the books. I’d like to hit a few new locations and maybe revisit a special spot or two.
How about you? Any last-minute summer flings planned? If not, here are three little bits of inspiration…
The Monday Roundup: Cycling’s ‘weak culture’, PennDOT’s exciting leader, the UK’s carfree tunnel, and more
This week’s Roundup is sponsored by the Portland Century, coming August 18th. Registration is open now!
I realize it’s Tuesday, but I was on the road all day yesterday and unable to get this week’s roundup together.
So without further adieu, here are the most noteworthy items we came across in the past seven seven days…
Bridge Pedal lures riders of all types to carfree highways
(Photos: Eric Thornburg)
Thousands of people took part in the 24th annual Bridge Pedal on Sunday.
Work has begun on new section of Marine Drive bike path
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The City of Portland has embarked on a project that will give bicycle riders more separation from auto and truck drivers on Northeast Marine Drive.
Oregon Court of Appeals upholds bicycle riders’ right to pass on the right
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court decision that found a bicycle rider guilty of passing on the right. The case is a rare interpretation of a bicycle-related statute from this upper court and it strengthens the rights of bicycle riders statewide.
City puts cycling on sidewalk for safety at tricky northeast intersection
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
An off-set intersection and a sweeping curve combine to make the crossing of Northeast Prescott at 37th very unsettling. To make matters worse, 37th is an important north-south connection in our cycling network.
Weekend Event Guide: Bridge Pedal, Chrome sale, goldsprints, and more
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The weekend is right around the corner. Check out our selection of rides and events below…