Those of you who’ve been around this site a while know that I’ve always been a huge fan of Cycle Oregon, a non-profit known mostly for their fully-supported week-long rides that venture into the most remote corners of our state.
Now I’m very excited to share that this year BikePortland is an official media partner.
A man nearly crushed last week by a large box truck whose driver allegedly ran a red light on Martin Luther King Boulevard has issued a rare citizen citation after Portland police declined to investigate.
According to Cedar Knoll, a food courier for the local company SoupCycle, the man drove his truck at high speed through what would have been a well-established red light at the intersection of NE Dekum Street and MLK Boulevard (map). Knoll said the driver only stopped the truck and returned to the scene after a witness drove after him and flagged him down.
A police officer who came to the site told Knoll, accurately, that it would be against Portland Police Bureau policy to investigate the incident or issue an officer-initiated citation because Knoll didn’t need to leave the scene in an ambulance (for more on the PPB’s investigation policy, read our report from 2008).
Here’s Knoll’s account of what happened, written before he issued the citizen citation:
A $4 million Oregon Department of Transportation project that will improve bicycle access between Kenton, the Columbia Slough path, Portland International Raceway and other destinations is set to begin on Tuesday April 14th.
The work will take place on a one-mile section of N Denver Ave between Victory Blvd and Argyle St (OR-99W in this location). ODOT says they first identified the need for this project back in 2006 when a study found, “poor sight lines for drivers, deficient turning movements, gaps in the bike and pedestrian paths and poor conditions of Denver Avenue bridge decks and railings.”
The Oregon Department of Transportation has put a fair amount of effort into promoting a bike route near the state’s beautiful coast.
A map of the route along U.S. Highway 101 is one of just three major biking or walking maps the agency publishes. The route has its own special sign. The state has even created a simple graphic showing how average traffic volumes on 101 very widely by month, to help travelers understand what they’re getting into.
The state’s main bike tourism agency, however, doesn’t mention the route on its website and doesn’t expect anyone to ever nominate it for Oregon’s expanding roster of scenic bikeways.
Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery.
The forecast calls for plenty of sun this weekend. Yes there could be some rain, but that’s what keeps things interesting around here.
Whatever your plans, we hope you enjoy the weekend and soak up as much of our beautiful spring weather as you can.
Bike Gallery Warehouse Sale – April 9th ~ 13th
If you’re in the market for supplies, a new bike or new gear, check out the Hollywood Bike Gallery store. Their annual warehouse sale promises savings up to 80% off retail and up to $200 free credit if you buy a Trek bike. More info here.
We’ve had six great job opportunities listed this week. Learn more about them via the links below…
Job Title
Mechanic/Sales
Company/Organization
Seven Corners Cycles!
Job Description
Seven Corners Cycles is in immediate need of an experienced, full-time permanent mechanic/sales person. The job consists of everything related to running a local shop, including repair intake, parts/accessory consultations, and service completion. The shop hours are wednesday through sunday, so you will be required to work weekends. This job takes a significant amount of energy, as you are expected to be awesome.
In return, you will be compensated as follows: a competitive wage, full health coverage, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and an annual retirement contribution.
Thank you for your interest in Seven Corners!
How to Apply
You are encouraged to drop off your resume in person during regular shop hours, or feel free to email to 7cornerscycles@gmail.com.
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance has just announced their latest round of heroic bike advocates who have earned Alice Awards.
As we continue to learn more about why Commissioners Amanda Fritz and Nick Fish abruptly decided to prohibit bicycling in River View Natural Area (RVNA), there’s one large piece of the puzzle that has remained secret. Until now.
If Portland’s main post office signs a deal to relocate, a huge payoff for biking could be hiding between the lines.
As the Portland Development Commission meets this afternoon to consider putting up $500,000 to reboot negotiations over moving the operation from the Pearl District to a new hub near Portland International Airport, advocates and planners are watching with great interest.
Redevelopment of the eight-city-block post office site could create the space and funding for a new built-from-scratch bikeway from the Broadway Bridge straight down into the Park Blocks, across Burnside past Director Park, and into the city’s biggest cultural district and Portland State University.
Job Title
Entry Level Painter
Company/Organization
Ruckus Composites
Job Description
At Ruckus Composites we specialize in keeping carbon fiber frames working for a lifetime, but what good is having a structurally sound bicycle without amazing paint? This is where you could come in. We have a full paint facility ready for you to make your ideas a reality, and a knowledge base to support you in that quest. We are looking for another painter to join our family.
Qualifications
*Must be detail oriented, creative and enthusiastic.
*A passion for bicycles
*Produce your own design deliverables to be made into a vector formats for paint masks
*Take great pride in your technical craftsmanship
*The ability to stay organized under the pressure of tight deadlines.
*Must have a reasonable sense of humor
*Adhere to all health and safety guidelines developed by Ruckus Composites
*Maintain a professional image
*Be dependable and reliable
*Have an appreciation for constructive feedback and learning
*An ability to collaborate creatively with clients
*Positive attitude.
*Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with team members.
*Commitment to personal growth and development
Ruckus Composites is a fast growing company run by three hard working and passionate people. We are excited to be expanding and we are looking forward to adding new team members. If you have an eye for design, love bikes, and are ready to grow into a leader in the field, Ruckus may be the place for you.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to I.Want.to.Join@ruckuscomp.com
