BikePortland

Inside the “Bike Lounge” at new Modera Belmont apartments

Come on in says Community Manager Daunte Francis.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus)

It was the River City Bicycles vending machine that first caught my eye.

Not the run-of-the-mill inner tube vending machines many of you have already seen (there’s one at Green Zebra Grocery in north Portland) — I’m talking about a real vending machine with lots of selection and cool products: like hats, bottle cages, stylish water bottles, high-quality chain lube, bells, and more.

After seeing the machine in my social media feeds, I had to swing by the new Modera Belmont apartments on Southeast 6th and Belmont to get a closer look.

Assistant Community Manager Daunte Francis welcomed me at the door and humored my strange request to see the machine and snap a few photos.

I had no idea it lived inside a “Bike Lounge.”

The new median spans well beyond the intersection.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus)

North Portland’s streets continue to evolve as a combination of neighborhood demands, City of Portland paving projects, and opportunistic activism are coming together to make significant changes to bikeways.

Before we get the inevitable, “Hi BikePortland! Did you hear that River View Cemetery is closed to bikes!?” emails; please plan ahead for the upcoming closure of this route on Memorial Day weekend.

Just like they did last year, the cemetery has decided to prohibit access through the cemetery during the busy holiday. The move comes in response to complaints from cemetery visitors about rude and dangerous behavior by bicycle riders. When this closure first happened in 2017, some of the Board of Trustees (who manage the cemetery) were convinced that a permanent ban was needed.

However, that disaster was averted thanks in part to the collaborative approach to problem solving and internal advocacy from River View’s Executive Director David Noble (and the work of The Street Trust who has helped broker these conversations for many years).

Ah, motherhood!

What’s that saying again? “The toughest job you’ll ever feel too guilty to complain about because everyone else makes it look so easy, but they’re probably silently struggling, too.”

Our Family Biking column is sponsored by Clever Cycles.

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I’m exhausted, and have been for 11 years and 21 days. Not quite as much these days now that my kids are older and more independent, but I vividly remember the days we were together nonstop, day-in and day-out (actually, day-out and day-out as we spent most of our time outside). And while I didn’t appreciate it at the time, my bike saved me. Being able to carry myself, my kids, and our stuff far from home to places of peace and to do it via my own pedal power — versus the expense and hassle of using car or bus — made me feel capable, strong, and free!

This is a guest post by Michael Andersen, BikePortland’s news editor from 2013 to 2016. He’s a writer for 1000 Friends of Oregon’s pro-housing campaign Portland for Everyone.

There are two ways for more Portlanders to live in bikeable neighborhoods.

One way is to add good bike infrastructure to neighborhoods without it. The other way is to let more people live in neighborhoods that have it already. Portland should be doing both.

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Job Title

Graphic Designer

Company / Organization

Alta Planning + Design

Job Description

If you are passionate about using visual communication to help people bike, walk, and use transit more often, this position is for you. As Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for brand identity development, design, and production of materials for print and web. The types of projects you may be involved in require a mix of both creative and technical skills, including: branding, maps, infographics and icons, reports, marketing and outreach collateral.

Our in-house graphic design team works closely with a multi-disciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, and engineers. We create graphics for a wide variety of projects including: wayfinding and sign systems for trails; planning and user maps; bicycle and pedestrian master plans; marketing and outreach campaigns; digital and print media campaigns; bicycle/pedestrian safety education; walking/biking events; and Safe Routes to School programs.

Responsibilities of this positions include, but are not limited to:

Conceptualize and develop branding
Design and prepare project deliverables for print and web including logos, maps (planning and user/kiosk), infographics, posters, brochures, public meeting boards, and other outreach and marketing collateral
Design and layout of long documents such as reports and master plans
Assist Art Director in project management and communication with internal and external clients from concept to completion
Assist with design briefs by gathering information and data through research
Optimize photography for print and web projects
Manage and coordinate production of materials and incentive items with print and outside vendors
Ensure accuracy in all graphic-based documents including proofreading

This position requires a combination of skills and experience including, but not limited to:

3-5 years of experience as a graphic designer or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field of study
Portfolio showcasing experience in branding, data visualization, map-making, print design, and print production
Must be able to take direction, as well as conceptualize and design projects independently
Consistently apply and enforce branding and style guidelines
Ability to communicate design concepts to a general audience
Ability to learn from and handle critiques; flexible and responsive to feedback
Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet tight deadlines;
Excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and superior attention to detail
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite software including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat, and proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Preferred skills, but not required:

Passion for active living and non-motorized transportation
Experience with wayfinding design and branding for trails/wayfinding systems
Experience designing basic websites
Experience working in an agency environment or in-house design department
Experience with creating ADA accessible documents (Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word)
Experience designing templates in MS Word

How to Apply

Visit our website to apply!

https://altaplanning.com/careers/graphic-designer-portland-2/

Gravel ‘Epic’ lures riders to Oregon Coast Range and delivers on its promises

Lush green forest canopy was a constant companion along East Buck Creek Road.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus)

The sixth annual Oregon Triple Crown kicked off in Waldport on Saturday in nothing short of ideal conditions for a day in the saddle.

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