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Mirrors like this are being used in Amsterdam to reduce right-hook collisions.(Photos: Todd Boulanger) Here’s an interesting idea that was spotted by City of Vancouver transportation planner Todd Boulanger on a recent trip to Amsterdam. Boulanger visited the Netherlands in April to attend the Intertraffic Conference and he ran across what he calls a “new … Read more
[Photo: Ben Salzberg] Ben Salzberg, a local computer expert and guitarist for bikey band the Trash Mountain Boys, has finally shared his secret knowledge of how to make rear-view cycling mirrors out of a spoke and a beer cap. He calls them “beer-view” mirrors and has published detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to make them … Read more
…unless they’re made by local biker and musician, Ben Salzberg. He makes these ingenious rear-view mirrors from spokes and beer bottle caps. Usually he just makes them for friends, but because he’s such a nice guy he’s agreed to make a bunch and bring them to tomorrow’s BikeCraft Faire. They’re the perfect gift for the … Read more
The former Milwaukie mayor opens up about what went wrong.
A rare and bold attempt to circumvent process and enshrine what should be a transportation engineering decision into state law.
Another sign that e-bikes are surging in Stumptown.
After six months on the job, an anonymous TriMet bus driver gives us a look behind the scenes.
Changes are expected to be debated during the coming short legislative session.
Portland’s Joint Office of Homeless Services now passes out reflective gear as part of homelessness outreach.
More missing protection on a key bike route.
It’s been a wild ride.
I need to point out why this way of speaking isn’t helping anyone – and what cyclists actually want instead.