Still from ODOT’s video encouraging folks to comment on Draft Bike/Ped Plan.
As we shared last month, the Oregon Department of Transportation has finished the first draft of a major update to our Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
Bike-share membership with a food-stamp card? Portland hasn’t shut the door
An Oregon Trail card might work as an ID for a
bike share system, even if no charge were made.
(Photo: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
bike share system, even if no charge were made.
(Photo: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
Update 1:25 pm: This article was based on a Nov. 2 interview, but we didn’t check with the city again before publishing; we should have. Since Nov. 2, the city has done new research and is also speaking about the issues differently. We’ve changed the headline to reflect that. See the bottom of the post for more information.
Making bike-share systems useful to poorer people has been one of the thorniest problems in North American bike sharing.
One reason is probably that you need a credit or debit card to access most bike-share systems, and almost 20 percent of American households that earn less than $30,000 a year don’t have bank accounts. Another reason, presumably, is that bike share memberships cost upwards of $100 a year or (in Portland’s case) $2.50 per nonmember ride.
Wednesday Video Roundup: Andorra, DIY bike storage, and Bono
https://vimeo.com/146133783
Welcome to today’s post-Thanksgiving video roundup! Today we’re starting with video from downhiller/4Xer Katy Curd. Lean back and enjoy a video without music or overediting.
New Portland study says greenery is the preferred bikeway buffer
Slide from a recent PSU grad’s study of people’s comfort preferences. An “A” score represents the most comfortable biking.
(Image: TREC at PSU)
(Image: TREC at PSU)
What’s the best way to separate bike and auto traffic?
Portland hasn’t built many protected bike lanes yet, but the ones it has include dabbles in every major separation method, from the mountable curbs on Northeast Cully to the plastic posts on the Hawthorne Bridge viaduct to the thick fence on the Morrison Bridge to the big round planters on Northeast Multnomah to the parked cars on Southwest Broadway.
Seeking Bike Oriented Designers and Tradesmen
In addition to owning The Bike Concierge, I have also taken on the position of project manager for First City Central Marketplace & Bistro. Located in Oregon City in the historic train depot at the Amtrak stop, FCCM&B is a bike themed and cylist oriented bistro and tourism center. After a long period of planning and negotiations, we are ready to start the build out and tenant improvements, and would like to hire from the local cycling community as much as possible.
What we need:
Graphic and web designer(s). This is a priority, we need a logo and a website ASAP.
Interior designer. We have a limited amount of space to work with and a lot we want to do with it. It would be really great if you have a background that includes commercial kitchens and small restaurant spaces.
Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie live event this Friday
Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie will be in Oregon City this Friday, December 4th, as a fundraiser for the Oregon City Trail Alliance. The mission of the OCTA is to advocate for better cycling and walking in the Oregon City area, both for transportation and recreation.
Joe will ber telling stories from his book and his life on two wheels, as well as his battle with Hereditary Hemochromatosis.
7PM on Friday, Dec. 4th at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 1726 Washington Street, Oregon City
Suggested $10 donation admission, light refreshments will be avaialable for purchase.
Joe will have books there for purchase as well.
‘Peloton’ apartments on Williams-Vancouver corridor take inspiration from cycling
A man rides past the new Peloton Building development on North Vancouver Avenue.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
What is it about bicycles that inspires Portland’s residential real estate developers? First there was Milano, then Velomor, and now there’s the Peloton Apartments.
Job: National Inside Sales and Customer Service – HGNR Inc.
Job Title *
National Inside Sales and Customer Service
Company/Organization *
HGNR Inc
Job Description *
National Inside Sales and Customer Service
Full-time employment
Location: St. John’s (North Portland, OR)
HGNR, Inc. is a specialty distributor in the bicycle industry. We are hiring a full time Inside Sales and Customer Service Rep. Sales and bicycle industry experience required.
NATIONAL INSIDE SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REP; DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Present a professional image to customers at all times.
* Generate new and repeat sales through regular inbound and outbound telephone and email communication.
* Educate customers about features and benefits of products to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
* Maintain complete and accurate information in GoldMine our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
* Maintain promotional relationships with industry contacts, race teams and riders.
* Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the HGNR team.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
DESIRED SKILLS:
* Customer service driven
* Strong cold calling ability, resilient and persuasive
* Excellent telephone sales personality
* Proven ability to achieve sales targets
* Ability to work accurately in a fast paced small business environment
* Exceptional verbal and written communication
* Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel and other common software and office equipment.
* Excellent time management and detail oriented.
NECESSARY PERSONAL QUALITIES:
* Honest
* Strong people skills
* Adaptability (Life Long Learner)
* Attention to detail, organized and cooperative.
* Self-starter with disciplined work habits.
* Interested and motivated to work for a small business.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* At least 2 years sales and bicycle industry experience.
* Previous success at increasing sales and market penetration.
SALARY and HOURS:
Starting salary: $30,000; with performance bonus’ available after the first year. Ultimate earning range is $35,000 to $50,000 or more per year.
Hours: Mon. through Fri., 40 hours a week. Weekends occasionally required.
Vacation: 4 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks floating and 2 weeks at the end of December 2016.
How to Apply *
Please provide letter of interest & resume by e-mail to jobs@hgnr.com
Bikes at Work: Portland Pedal Power keeps businesses stocked and satiated
Sky Miles, a rider with Portland Pedal Power, loads up his rig after a delivery in downtown Portland this morning.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Welcome to “Bikes at Work,” our ocassional series that looks into the people and companies that use bicycles to get work done.
Jobs of the Week: Argonaut, Cielo Cycles, Metropolis Cycle Repair
If you have been wanting to be a part of Oregon’s bicycle making industry, two jobs posted recently on our listings could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Learn more about each job via the links below…
- Painter – Argonaut Cycles (Bend)
- Painter – Cielo Cycles/Chris King Precision Components
- Bike Shop All Rounder – Metropolis Cycle Repair
The Monday Roundup: Refugee rides in Berlin, backback biking tips and more
Here are the bike-related links from around the world that caught our eyes this week:
Biking refugee: “Soon I want to ride along the Berlin streets like the locals,” said a law student, pushed by warfare near her home in Syria to seek asylum in Germany, after a bike ride with a group of wecloming Berliners.
Highway origins: One hundred years ago this month, an auto-industry-backed road trip movie kicked off the 40-year campaign to build an interstate freeway system.