Graphic from lawsuit filed by Scott Kocher/Forum Law Group.
The idea of no-parking zones at intersections started with a state law. Then it became a point of contention for transportation activists, then a City of Portland policy, then a campaign from a walking advocacy group.
Now it has become the basis of a lawsuit.
Yesterday, Portland attorney Scott Kocher of Forum Law Group filed a $5.9 million lawsuit (PDF) against the City of Portland for negligence in the death of Elijah Coe, who was hit by a driver while riding his motorcycle on East Burnside in May 2019.
Joe Bike is opening a second, larger store on Clinton St in March. The new site will be the main store and Lincoln St. will offer service and supplies only. We’re hiring several experienced mechanics to work full- or part-time at either location. Ideal candidates will have at least two years’ bike shop experience and some sales experience. A friendly attitude, a passion for bikes and those who ride them, and good communications skills are required. Competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and three-day weekends. Both shops will have much more elbow room.
We’re also looking for an assistant manager and possibly salespeople who are highly knowledgeable and passionate about bikes.
People in underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please walk in with your resume during off-peak hours and ask for Matthew or Chris. A paid working interview is usually part of the process. References are required. If you’re not in Portland but plan to move here, please email matthew@joe-bike.com.
(*Publisher’s Note: We usually allow only one job per listing but we are making an exception here because this is part of a larger advertising campaign.)
Incoming CCC Executive Director Jonnie Ling (left), Blaze the Trail Cat (center), and outgoing CCC ED Kasandra Griffin. (Photo: Community Cycling Center)
Kasandra Griffin has decided to leave her job as Executive Director of the northeast Portland-based nonprofit Community Cycling Center.
In a statement to be released later today, the CCC says Griffin will leave at the end of February to spend more time with her family (Griffin and her wife are expecting a baby in early March). Taking her place will be longtime staffer Jonnie Ling, who’s been with the organization since being hired as a seasonal mechanic in 2008. Ling has worked his way up to Director of Programs and Enterprise, which means he supervises the managers of the CCC’s retail shop (Northeast Alberta Street), summer camps, and community programs.
Griffin began her tenure with the CCC in summer of 2017 and had previously worked for Upstream Public Health and served many years as a board member of The Street Trust. At the CCC, Griffin was a strong voice for cycling and active transportation activism. She spoke recently at the 2030 Bike Plan rally and was a member of the Getting There Together Coalition that’s pushing for a greener Metro transportation bond measure.
Parental unit on school drop-off duty. (Photos by Becky Jo)
Communities revolving around shared interests are a funny thing, aren’t they? Online communities more so.
I come to you, wide-eyed, and with the joy of learning something new. You know that feeling. It’s almost like a teen-spring crush. It’s thrilling, exciting, full of awkward moments, triumphs, and failures. I have that annoying energy and “whywhywhy” of a toddler. You are an established community with well-worn hats. Many of you have seen it all, and have seen people like me come and go. People like me haven’t yet proven our mettle, and some of you may be wary of sharing your precious good energy. I get you. I do. I’m a more seasoned person in sewing communities, and while I love nothing more than to bring new people to the fold, it can be exhausting, and at times even soul-crushing.
So I just want to say:
I owe you a thank you. Thank you for giving me your time, energy, and kindness. Thank you to those of you that have reached out and invited me to be social. Time is your most precious resource and I am grateful on behalf of both myself and any other new cyclists lurking in here with me
Usually we don’t see such a flurry of new job listings until later in spring. Perhaps this is a sign of a boom bike year? If you’re looking for a new start or a fresh start, check out the latest jobs below…
Rep. Rob Nosse speaking at a Joint Transportation Committee hearing on February 4th.
A key part of the City of Portland’s 2020 legislative agenda and traffic safety efforts got a boost in Salem yesterday when the Joint Committee on Transportation voted 10-2 in favor of House Bill 4103 which authorizes the Oregon Department of Transportation to delegate authority to set speed limits to cities and counties.
HB 4103 is a continuation of work that began last session by House Representative Rob Nosse, a Democrat who represents southeast Portland. Urged by the Portland Bureau of Transportation in their ongoing quest to lower speed limits and make roads safer, Nosse proposed a bill last year (HB 2702) that would have given Portland the ability to set speeds on certain streets in its jurisdiction. That bill didn’t make it out of committee, so Nosse continued discussions with ODOT and lawmakers and brought back a revised version this session.
With existing plans as a foundation, buoyed by success of three initial projects, and — most importantly — with the full support of City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and her staff, Portland City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to endorse the Rose Lane Project.
