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[Updated 12:29pm] A memorial for Traceyhas been created in thelobby of PNCA.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) According to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim in yesterday’s fatal collision in downtown Portland was Tracey Sparling. Sparling was attending design school at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). She was 19 years old and was living … Read more
This map shows the proposed bicycle boulevards that would be built if Commissioner Adams’ “Safe, Sound and Green Streets” funding initiative is approved.(Click for larger map, or see below for section-by-section views.NOTE: The map shows planned multi-use trails.)
The lunch get togethers are growing! So far each week more people have come to socialize with their bikey friends, and make new friends. I’m planning on wearing my bright yellow shirt, and carrying my clover helmet again to help people find the group. If you want to bring something to help identify yourself as … Read more
(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Thanks to a partnership between Kryptonite and the City of Portland, bike parking just got a lot easier for students at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Last Friday, work crews installed 9 staple racks (that’s room for about 18 bikes), in what was formerly one car parking spot. The new … Read more
Sam Adams(All photos © Jonathan Maus) Unless you live in a cave, you know that tonight in Southeast Portland, City Commissioner Sam Adams will announce his candidacy for mayor (5:30 at Roots Brewing in SE Portland). But that’s not why I met up with him for an interview on Tuesday. Surprisingly, even though we’ve seen … Read more
Police Officer Robert Pickett(File photo © Jonathan Maus) Police Officer Robert Pickett passes on the news that thew newly formed Southeast Precinct Neighborhood Enhancement Team, with help from the SE Precinct Bicycle Patrol, has uncovered a stash of stolen property. “The loot” he says, includes nine “well-loved bicycles”. Unfortunately, when he ran the serial numbers, … Read more
Chris Smith at his campaign announcement this morning.Watch video below(Photo: © Jonathan Maus) This morning in front Skidmore Fountain, as MAX trains rumbled by, a small group of supporters and onlookers heard transportation and neighborhood activist Chris Smith make the first speech of his campaign for Portland City Council. I’ve seen and heard Smith at … Read more
Where would our community be without an independent, reliable and respected voice for cycling and transportation? One that covers breaking news, helps foster productive dialogue, amplifies the work of activists, connects and strengthens our community — and inspires it to action? Since 2005 BikePortland has been dedicated to this work and we cannot survive unless … Read more
Portland Vintage Velo will host another ride for vintage lightweight bikes. We will meet @ the Community Cycling Center @ 11am for a trip to Rocky Butte, and a journey to Sellwood, via the Springwater Corridor. We will return via the Eastbank Esplanade, stopping at the bike-friendly Amnesia Brewing Company, on NE Williams. Locks are … Read more
The 6th annual Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium North Park Blocks – Portland, Oregon * Professional bicycle racing in downtown Portand * Live music * Widmer Beer Garden and food court * Free bike parking * Cycling and fitness expo * Over 10,000 spectators SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 4:00pm Streets are closed except Everett 5:00 pm … Read more
First responder Sean Bennett. Eschweiler’s car came to a stop near the fence in the background.(Photos by Jonathan Maus) My office is just a few blocks from where Johnny Eschweiler drove his car into Ben Ramsdell and Timothy Mastne last Friday. Yesterday I went over to check out the lay of the land, hoping for … Read more
Willy Week’s says it’s a “cry for attention”.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) This week’s edition of the Willamette Week is all real wank-fest. They rant away on all sorts of stuff, including bikes. Here are the bike-related things that made it into their “kvetchfest” issue (emphasis is mine): Double-Tall Bikes They may be channeling absurdist Parisian street … Read more