Portland Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s chief of staff has been hired by Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Brendan Finn, who’s worked with Saltzman since 1999, will be Brown’s new transportation policy advisor.
It now appears even more likely that the Portland Bureau of Transportation will develop a new neighborhood greenway route on NE 7th between I-84 and the Woodlawn neighborhood.
A biking and walking path on the Bridge of the Gods took a big step forward last month.
In March, the Port of Cascade Locks and the Pacific Coast Trail Association (in cooperation with the United States Forest Service, Washington Department of Transportation, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, and City of Stevenson, WA) turned in a proposal (PDF) to the Federal Highway Administration requesting $934,000 for a planning study that would lead to the construction of the project.
Some of Portland’s toughest bike races don’t even happen on the road.
Over the past seven years, exercise physiologist Rick Cady has melded his love of cycling with the science of human performance to create an indoor training center unlike anything in Oregon.
There are so many terrific bike products — big and small, ready-made and DIY — that make life easier for me.
Of the many bike parts and accessories I’ve had and loved over the years, my favorite has to be my double kickstand. My cargo bike sports a Rolling Jackass centerstand that makes it possible for the kids to clamber on and off the bike with no worry of tipping, I can load heavy cargo one side at a time with the bike staying upright, and we can even stand on the deck to reach high-up things.
Do you have a favorite accessory or a beloved piece of bike gear?
If left to their own devices, it’s very likely that any money raised by the Oregon Department of Transportation via decongestion pricing (also known as value pricing or congestion pricing) would be funneled right back into projects to make driving easier.
That would be a very bad move. Portland-based non-profit The Street Trust has launched a petition to encourage ODOT to do otherwise.
“Tell ODOT,” the petition headline reads, “Get Serious About Traffic and Invest in Transit, Biking, and Walking.”
Here’s the rest of The Street Trust’s call to action:
Sales Associate
Trisports
Trisports is hiring. Trisports is Portland Oregon’s premier Triathlon and Bicycle store located just of I-5. We are a full service Swim, Bike and Run shop dedicated to service the endurance athlete, weekend warrior and beginner enthusiast. Trisports is a division of Velotech Inc.
We are currently looking for a full time Sales Associate to work with our very active customer base.
JOB OVERVIEW: The Sales Associate position handles and learns day-to-day processes in bicycle retail at Trisports – keying transactions, returns and exchanges, and handling escalated issues. This role is responsible for treating both their coworkers and customers using the following standards: identifying their goals, finding solutions to help them achieve those goals, and owning their experience from first contact through the resolution of that goal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Operate store Point of Sale equipment
• Assist customers with product selection by spending the time to learn about the customer’s needs and then suggesting appropriate product to satisfy those requirements. This will extend (but not be limited) to bicycle selection and sizing, nutrition selection, and accessory selection
• Provide higher than expected (by the customer) customer service including but not limited to assisting with removal of bicycles from their vehicle, searching all possible avenues for special order or out of stock product, expediting all service and transactions as much as possible, and hand writing thank you cards
• Prepare the retail store for normal operations at opening time (lights, signage, setup PCs, etc) and handle End of Day procedures
• Assist with the setup and teardown of marketing events at the store (movie premieres, vendor presentations, etc)
• Work on receiving, placing product on the floor, store cleanliness, etc. at the discretion of the store manager
• Answer incoming phone calls and respond to incoming customer email
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• No specific formal education is required
• A bicycle background is great
• Must be computer literate
• This position would include weekend work
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of cycling products
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication
• Ability to work independently or with others to manage multiple task with minimal supervision.
• Ability to spend time talking to people about bicycles and all store products.
To apply, please click on the link below:
The City of Portland has launched a novel promotion to boost Biketown ridership next month: It’s completely free.
To celebrate National Bike Month, the bureau of transportation announced today that new and existing Biketown riders can use the bright orange bikes for up to 90 minutes without being charged. Annual members who’ve already paid will get a promo code worth $12 (the monthly price). Better yet, the free promotion extends to the system’s Adaptive Biketown program, and the Biketown for All program, which offers disounted memberships to people living on low-incomes.
But wait! There’s more! During the month of May, the entire Biketown service area will become a “super hub zone.” That is, you’ll be able to park the bikes anywhere without incurring a fee. This aspect of the promotion is also a way for the City of Portland to highlight the dockless capabilities of the system — at a moment when they’re feeling pressure from private firms who want to release dockless scooters and bikes in Portland.
Mechanic & Sales
The eBike Store
Hello!
Our team is looking for a competent mechanic that like people and enjoys sharing their knowledge.
eBike knowledge is not required – we will train you. Tons of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
What you should bring to the table:
* Ability to efficiently assemble & tune bikes
* Wheel truing experience
* Ability to & enjoyment of learning
* Can lift up to 50 lbs
* Can Stand for long periods of time
* Love of cycling – it is part of the job!
Payment: DOE
Amount of work: close to full time. Could be seasonal or could turn into a full time gig. Must be able to work weekends. Might also be interested in a 2nd person who could only work weekends.
Please email us and let us know how awesome you are! (or just come on by the shop during our open hours). Please bring a resume or list of industry related experience we can go from.
If you’ve ever ventured south of Portland on your bike en route to Champoeg State Park or Salem, chances are you’ve used the Canby Ferry to cross the Willamette River. As the only (non-driving) way across the river between Oregon City and Newberg, the ferry is a part of some of Portland’s best road rides.
It used to be free until 2012 when Clackamas County commissioners adopted a $2 fee. With cities on all sides of the ferry growing, more changes could be afoot.
Clackamas County has launched a survey and feasibility study of new transportation options at the ferry location — some of which would end ferry service and replace it with a bridge. They’re considering the following six options:
The politics around 82nd Avenue have changed. And ODOT hasn’t.
That fact has put the state transportation agency in hot water with local and regional elected officials.
