NOTE: This is an unedited news release written and published by the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Traffic Division officers star in new PPB ‘Talking Beat’ podcast
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Everyone’s podcasting these days… including your local police officers.
The Portland Police Bureau launched a new podcast today. The ‘Talking Beat’ aims to provide, “Thoughtful conversations that… will inform and provide you with a small glimpse of the work performed by Portland police officers as well as issues affecting public safety in our city.” Among the first three episodes unveiled today included a discussion about transportation issues.
Traffic Division Sgt. Ty Engstrom and Ofc. Chris Johnson joined the host for a wide-ranging chat that included topics like distracted driving, visibility of walkers (or lack thereof), why people are allowed to speed without being cited, and more. (You might recall that Sgt. Engstrom was recently featured in our story about stop sign enforcement at Ladd Circle.)
Below are a few salient excerpts:
PBOT opts for new signal, crosswalks at notorious Multnomah/Garden Home intersection
A notoriously high-stress intersection in southwest Portland with a dubious crash history will get a $2.1 million update that will include new traffic signals, crosswalks, bike lanes and medians.
Job: Weekend Sales Associate – West End Bikes
Job Title
Weekend Sales Associate
Company / Organization
West End Bikes
Job Description
West End Bikes is looking for a Part-Time Sales Associate. Candidates must have retail sales experience and be able to work Saturdays and Sundays. The ideal candidate will have Bike Shop sales experience as well.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and your resume to sales@westendbikespdx.com
You have until Thursday to comment on ODOT Director job description
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Oregon Department of Transportation is in desperate need of new leadership. Thankfully, the Oregon Transportation Commission is moving full steam ahead in their search for a new director.
The OTC’s search committee — led by Vice Chair Bob Van Brocklin, a lawyer with Stoel Rives LLP — has published a draft version of the job description and will accept public comment on it until this Thursday, May 9th. Below are a few salient excerpts from the description:
The OTC seeks a new chief executive that will manage ODOT through significant change…
Momentum builds as Portland preps bid for UCI Road World Championships
For the past 12 months Portland resident Kevin Hyland has worked 40 hours a week on a big dream: He wants to bring the UCI Road World Championships to Portland in 2026.
Grab the kiddos and get ready for the Gorge Pedal
(Photos: Madi Carlson)
As much as I love Portland proper and could happily spend all my days right here, I adore visiting the Columbia River Gorge — the waterfalls, the mighty Columbia, the trees, the flowers, the expansive views!
No paint, no problem: Oregon passes bike lane clarification bill
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
“The rules of the road just got clearer today.”
That’s the statement from The Street Trust Executive Director Jillian Detweiler upon hearing House Bill 2682 passed the Senate today by a vote of 20-0 (with 8 absent and 2 excused), clearing its last hurdle before being signed into law by Governor Kate Brown.
The bill adds language to Oregon’s definition of a bicycle lane (ORS 801.155) to clarify that a lane still legally exists in an intersection even when the paint striping does not. It sounds like a no-brainer right? After all, no one would assume intersections are a legal free-for-all for other road users just because there’s no lane striping.
Job: Customer Service Rep – Stages Cycling
Job Title
Customer Service Rep
Company / Organization
Stages Cycling
Job Description
Stages Cycling LLC, with offices in Portland and Boulder, CO, launched the Stages Power meter in 2012 immediately making waves in the power measurement category. In 2016, Stages completed the outdoor power training ecosystem with Stages Dash, a performance GPS head unit, and Stages Link, a cloud-based training service, guiding athletes to their best performances on the road and indoors through easy analytics, education, and custom coaching. We are looking for dedicated and knowledgeable customer service representatives to provide pre- and post- sales technical support for products to domestic consumers, dealer accounts and independent sales representatives. Learn more about our company at www.stagescycling.com.
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA or HSA, paid vacation and holidays, free access to our fitness center, and product discounts.
We encourage all interested applicants to apply and welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We are committed to evaluating candidates based on job qualifications. We will make reasonable accommodations as requested.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and application materials to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=76fae983-265f-42c9-a457-2ef38025ecc6&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=289103&source=CC3&lang=en_US
New diverters aim to rescue Arbor Lodge residents from cut-through drivers
There was a mix of chaos and contentment in the neighborhoods around the bluffs of North Willamette Blvd this morning. Residents seemed thrilled that the City of Portland had finally done something significant to end the scourge of cut-through drivers; while many drivers were befuddled and beside themselves at their newfound inability to use small neighborhood streets as shortcuts on their way to work.
The Monday Roundup: Law-breaking philosophy, WePark, Baltimore blues, and more
This week’s Monday Roundup is brought to you by the Community Cycling Center, who invites you to their 25th anniversary Momentum Gathering this Friday May 10th!
Here are the most noteworthy items we came across in the past seven days…
Safely breaking the law: This excellent piece from David Alpert at Greater Greater Washington says that not all traffic laws are equal and pretending it’s safer for bicycle users to follow them is spurious.
Opinion: Tough love on a tough subject
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
“How can you call yourself a bike-friendly town if you have people of color who are afraid to leave their house? How do you even accept these awards? It’s a moral question.”
Those comments are why Charles Brown (@CTBrown1911) is a name that won’t soon be forgotten by the hundreds of people in attendance at his keynote speech during the Oregon Active Transportation Conference last week.
Brown, a researcher and transportation justice activist, delivered some very real talk to the policymakers, advocates, and agency staffers in the room — several of whom audibly gasped when he questioned our bike-friendly status viewed through a lens of racial justice.