Evan Schneider will read from his new book tonight at Powell’s. Below is a menu of advocacy opportunities and other events around the Portland region this week. Tuesday, November 22 Clark County Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Clark County Community Health Building (1601 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard, Room 210, Vancouver WA) This … Read more
Below is the official transcript of U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s speech to Metro’s Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, November 10, 2011. (See related story here) I’m looking over the course of the next 11 months to spend a little more time with some of you in some of these areas, because there are some … Read more
Evan Manvel says time is right for political action.(Photo © J. Maus) Bike. Walk. Vote. — Portland’s only political action committee that focuses solely on how candidates stack up on biking and walking issues — is about to awaken after a hiatus in the last election. The group is planning a re-launch party on December … Read more
Want to get involved this week? Here’s how. Tonight! October 24th CRC EIS Public Comments due Send to feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org by midnight on Monday. EIS Link. Speak up or assume that your elected officials think you love this five mile, 10-20 lane freeway expansion megaproject. Workshop: Bike Safety on Highway 43 5:30 – 7:00pm Lakewood Center … Read more
The week ahead in advocacy and wonkery… Tuesday, October 18th Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting (7:00 – 9:00 pm, Pettygrove Room, City Hall) The PAC is the walking-focused cousin of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. The public is welcomed, though public comment is limited. Expect about a dozen committee members, Pedestrian Coordinator April Bertelsen, and some members … Read more
Screen grab of trailer for new documentary about cargo bikes. Welcome to Monday. Here are the stories that caught my eye this past week… — Big news in Richmond Virginia. That city has been selected to host the 2015 UCI World Championships Road Race. That’s a very big deal. Organizers estimate the event will generate … Read more
A portion of the popular Marine Drive bike path near the Portland airport is closed for a construction project. According to the Portland Bureau of Transportation, Multnomah County is working on a Columbia River levee maintenance project and the path is closed about 2.5 miles east of NE 33rd Drive and about 700 feet west … Read more
The FHWA awarded over $800,000 to build a multi-use path and sidewalks on SE Division in Gresham.(Photo © J. Maus) Yesterday, City Council passed a request for nearly $8 million in federal funding for active transportation projects. While our attention was on City Hall, the US Department of Transportation announced over $400 million in Federal … Read more
Learn PBOT’s take on rental station density, the helmet question, whether or not infrastructure improvements will come with bike sharing, and more.(Photos © J. Maus) As I reported last week, a plan to bring bike sharing to Portland is alive and well. But, what exactly does the plan entail? How will Portland’s system compare with … Read more
Photo from the scene.(Photo: Oregon State Police) Just before noon today, 81 year old Dale Beacock of Vancouver, Washington died while bicycling on Highway 101 north of Garibaldi. Beacock collided with a logging truck. According to the Oregon State Police, the crash happened around 11:50 am. A truck pulling a loaded log trailer struck Beacock … Read more
ODOT’s move could level the playing field for active transportation.(Photos © J. Maus) As I reported on Tuesday, a major organizational shift is taking shape at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). For the first time ever, ODOT will have an official Active Transportation “section” within the agency. ODOT Director Matt Garrett made the announcement … Read more
The Multnomah County BikeFair is 12-6 today at SE 12th and Alder.(Photo © J. Maus) A stellar lineup of rides today… and the Multnomah County Bike Fair! Check out the full list below… 8:00am Brian Willson Book Tour Kickoff Meet at PSU Park Blocks behind Lincoln Hall, SW Park and SW Mill/Marke S. Brian Willson … Read more