🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏

E-bikes and Oregon State Parks & Recreation Rules

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ON Monday April 23rd, Oregon Parks and Recreation (OPRD) held their first open hearing regarding allowance of e-bikes on state park paths and several beaches.

What I found fascinating was that all the personal testimony of individuals and also 3 businesses which rent and sell e-bikes were completely positive. In March I was at the League of American Bicyclists in DC and attended a presentation regarding regulation of e-bikes. That meeting was very contentious and polarized. It appeared to me an old guard of “e-bikes are not real bikes” versus “e-bikes are here to stay” crowd were leading to a civil war. Not happening here.

I was happy to be in Oregon on Monday hearing real stories of how e-bikes make a difference. One Hood River resident, 79 years old man, who had ridden his bike to work for 40 years has found his strength difficult to bike as much during the past two years and had stopped bicycling. He – in the past month – tried an e-bike and he was embracing a new life as he spoke. Another testimony came from an athletic man whose wife did not have the love of road bicycling and he said that an e=bike had given them a togetherness again in bicycling together (twas sad we did not hear her voice this tale). And of course the vendors stated the smiles apparent on everyone trying out an e-bike. Another wonderful testimony was from a walker on the Hatfield tunnel/Mosier trail who commented that the strength-training-lycra-human-powered crowd were zooming by most of the e-bike users and pedestrians at 30+ mph. Given that the e-bikes have hair dryer equivalent 750/1000 watt electric motors, she was most elegant retiring the worry of ebikes going over 20 mph. (for you engineers: 746 watts equals 1 horsepower)

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Job: Marketing Manager – Portland Design Works – FILLED

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Job Title

Marketing Manager

Company / Organization

Portland Design Works

Job Description

Portland Design Works (PDW) was established in 2008 to create beautiful, simple gear for everyday cycling. We’re a small team working together to design functional, fun products that cyclists ride on road, paths and trails around the world. We are proud of the positive impact we have on the community as a long-term 1% For the Planet business member.

PDW is looking for a Marketing Manager to support our marketing and communication strategies across our digital channels, at events, and through business, media, and nonprofit partnerships. In this role, you’ll be the voice of the brand. You will work closely with your coworkers to build and scale marketing efforts that will continue to grow our brands’ recognition in both B2C and B2B markets. The Marketing Manager position is full-time and based out of our SE Portland office. Schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work for events.

Responsibilities:
– Create and implement marketing plan and brand communication strategy
– Manage the production, publication and maintenance of digital and print assets including websites, social media accounts, ad campaigns and promotional materials
– Develop and manage marketing operating budget
– Produce brand videos and photo collections through relationships with third party producers
– Work with designer to develop digital media assets that adhere to brand standards
– Develop content for and analyze results of enewsletter and automation flow campaigns
– Maintain and grow brand presence across social media accounts
– Work with our Web Development Contactor to develop and continually optimize website functionality and digital marketing initiatives
– Manage event and tradeshow calendars
– Foster relationships with media editors and influencers to drive brand awareness
– Manage sponsorship program and partnerships with cycling nonprofits and advocacy groups

Experience and Skills:
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferably within Marketing, PR, Communications or similar field)
– 3+ years of professional marketing experience
– Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
– Strong communication, organizational and time management skills a must
– Experience managing projects with many moving parts
– Experience developing content for websites and social media channels for a business
– Experience reading and analyzing website and email data
– High energy, self-starter with an outgoing personality
– Proficient using Microsoft Office and G Suite and, ideally, Shopify and MailChimp
– Passionate about the positive impact of bicycles

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter that explains why you'd like to join the PDW team to careers@ridepdw.com.

Snacks, shade and seven other ways to make this your best spring ever

No sleeves, no problem.
(Photos: Madi Carlson)

The sun is back! The bike racks at our elementary school have gone from almost empty to overflowing; area parks have unlocked their bathrooms and turned on the drinking fountains; hearty, year-round bike commuters are noticing (and possibly complaining about) the return of their fair-weather cohorts.

Our Family Biking column is sponsored by Clever Cycles.

➤ Read past entries here.

Just as we (or I, anyway) forget everything we know about rain by the end of summer and it takes a couple dousings to reassemble our fall wardrobe, the sun catches many of us off-guard and we suffer through sunburns and dehydration while we remember how to cope with that blinding ball in the sky.

So here’s a list of things to make it your best spring ever…

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Driver who hit and killed man crossing Gresham-Fairview Trail gets two years in prison

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s office announced a 24-month prison sentence to the man who killed 21-year-old Robert Esparza in 2016.

According to a statement released this afternoon, 75-year-old Alex Jacoby was driving his Corvette nearly 80 mph when as raced down NE Glisan Street in the early morning hours. Esparza was in a marked Gresham-Fairview Trail crossing prior to the collision.

“During the investigation, the East County Vehicular Crimes Team learned that moments prior to the crash,” reads the statement, “The defendant had aggressively challenged two other drivers to a street race. When he was unable to convince those other drivers to race, Jacoby sped off at a very high rate of speed.”

Multnomah County Chief Deputy District Attorney Kirsten Snowden, who prosecuted this case, said Esparza would not have been hit if Jacoby was driving the speed limit of 40 mph.

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Guest Opinion: I’m Tony Jordan and I endorse Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland City Council

Cynthia Fisher, Jo Ann Hardesty (center), and Tony Jordan.
(Photos courtesy Tony Jordan)

Tony Jordan is a long-time BikePortland reader and founder of Portlanders for Parking Reform.

I’m Tony Jordan and I support Jo Ann Hardesty for Portland City Council Position 3.

I’ve been active in the housing and transportation political scene for many years and I think Jo Ann has the integrity, resolve, and lived experience to help Portland earn its celebrated position at the vanguard of progressive and sustainable cities.

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Job: Bike Delivery Driver – Jimmy John’s NE Broadway

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Job Title

Bike Delivery Driver

Company / Organization

Jimmy John's NE Broadway

Job Description

JIMMY JOHN’S in the Lloyd District is looking for Bike Delivery Drivers with a sense of urgency and a GREAT personality. We are a fun, outgoing but very hard working bunch that are focused on delivering the best sandwiches in the shortest amount of time (in-shop or delivery).

Delivery Drivers’ primary responsibility is to deliver sandwiches to customers in the designated delivery area. Drivers are expected to check all products for accuracy against quality standards and delivery products to customers in a safe, courteous and timely manner. Drivers will also work as an in-shopper when no deliveries are scheduled. This is a part time position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Take phone orders and complete delivery tickets in a courteous and timely manner
• Deliver sandwich orders to customers in a safe, courteous and timely manner in established delivery area only
• Accepts payment from customers for orders
• Works with management at the end of the shift to reconcile cash from delivery sales
• Makes fast, accurate and consistent sandwiches
• Complies with all portion sizes, recipes, and all systems and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant including all tables, floors, windows, beverage station, restroom, etc
• Greets customers and takes orders – operates cash register – collects payment from customer and makes change
• Executes blow away greetings and farewells
• Fills out system and procedures with 100% accuracy and integrity
• Maintains professional appearance at all times in compliance with the Jimmy John’s Dress Code
• Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
• Performs other related duties as required
• Acts and speaks in a professional manner
• Treats everyone they encounter with respect

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language fluently and clearly. Position requires bending, standing, pedaling and walking the entire workday. Must be at least 18 years of age, have an approved helmet, working brakes, safety lights & must follow all bicycle traffic laws of the city of Portland, OR.

PART TIME positions open now with a lot of room to move up!!!

We are a growing company that prefers to promote from within. Those that champion the brand and have the work ethic we’re looking for can move up the ladder. Doesn’t matter what your background is. You’ll get a shot if you consistently show you can lead by example and motivate those around you. Managers work extremely hard and earn a percentage of profits if certain goals are met

Characteristics we’re looking for:
Outgoing & positive personality
A sense of urgency in everything you do
Lead by example
Self-Motivated

How to Apply

Apply in Person (preferred method): Print out a application at home, fill it out, bring in and introduce yourself to manager on duty. https://jobapplicationreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Jimmy-Johns-Job-Application-Form.pdf

or APPLY ONLINE:
https://jjpdx.wufoo.com/forms/s1qrpezq1wyj1gt/

Please go to jimmyjohns.com to check out the brand and see if it could be a fit for you.

Jimmy John's #1410
1139 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 719-7774

Editorial: Freeways, the future, and Mayor Ted Wheeler

Mayor Ted Wheeler supports an ODOT megaproject that invests hundreds of million of dollars in more of this.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus)

When it comes to transportation, recent statements from Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler paint a confusing picture of the future.

On one hand, Wheeler seems to understand the urgency of climate change. On the other hand, he supports the I-5 Rose Quarter project that adds lanes to a freeway to improve driving conditions in our central city.

On one hand, he understands that the future of transportation is in flux. On the other hand, he supports single-occupancy vehicle use — a form of urban transportation whose time has long since passed.

Confused or simply wrong, Wheeler — someone who is ostensibly a progressive — is on the wrong side of this issue.

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