PSU survey: Drive-alone trips plummet, biking on the upswing
The latest student commute choice survey by PSU shows drop in driving.
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The Monday Roundup
Portland leads the way, smart growth pays, road rage crackdowns, PR problems and solutions, Critical Mass for cars, Thomas Edison and fixies, the demise of the rest stop, trikes in Scappoose. – Portland is held up on the Huffington Post as a national example for our climate initiatives — particularly our bicycle-friendliness. – Portland’s city … Read more
A Q&A with London bike planner Steve Cardno
[Steve Cardno is the project manager for the London Cycling Network Plus (LCN+) project. After meeting Portland Bureau of Transportation traffic safety specialist Greg Raisman at the recent Velo-City conference, Cardno decided to spend his vacation here to soak up our bike-mosphere. He stopped by our office on Monday for a chat. I asked him … Read more
BikeCraft Vendor Directory (All time)
Since 2005, dozens of talented Portlanders have brought their handmade crafts and art to our annual BikeCraft holiday bazaar. Every year the requests pour in for contact information for specific crafters. This listing includes all current and former BikeCraft participants who are still plying their craft. The BikeCraft Directory is a work in progress, but … Read more
Sparling family files lawsuit against trucking company
According to The Oregonian, the family of Tracey Sparling — the 19-year who was killed when a cement truck turned right into her in October 2007 — has filed a lawsuit against the trucking company. Here’s more from The Oregonian: “The suit was filed Tuesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court against the driver and his … Read more
BikeCraft IV — Final vendor list
BikeCraft IV will be here next week! We have an amazing collection of crafters and artists this year. More people than ever before came forward, with work ranging from gorgeous artisan metalworking to silkscreened patches for your messenger bag. There is something for everyone — so shop local this holiday season as you replenish your … Read more
With ‘Hindsight’, Nike looks to improve bike safety
New Hindsight glasses from Nike.(Photos: Nike via Gizmodo) A reader (thanks Austin!) just gave me a heads up on an interesting new product idea from Nike. Gadget blog Gizmodo reports that the new Hindsight glasses “are designed to do one simple thing: stop cyclists from getting hurt on the roads.” How do they do this?
At safety event, Water Bureau shares challenges of seeing bikes
Cyclists got a new view of the road at a bike/truck safety event yesterday.-Audio slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Water Bureau gave cyclists plenty to think about at their bike/truck safety event yesterday. The event gave the community a chance to experience what it’s like to sit in the cab of a 12-foot … Read more
Press Release: Share the Road Bike – Truck Safety Education Event
Below is the full text of an upcoming bike/truck safety event organized by PDOT: NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 22, 2008 Contact: Suzanne Kahn, Phone: 503-823-1758 Share the Road Bike – Truck Safety Education Event (PORTLAND, OR) – Bikes and Trucks can Share the Road. The City of Portland Office of Transportation, Maintenance Operations … Read more
Craigslist rant recounts harrowing bus/bike close-call
Check out this posting to the Rants and Raves section of Craigslist (pasted below). It’s from a concerned person who was driving a car behind a bike and a bus and witnessed the bus almost run over someone on a bike while the two traveled on Interstate Avenue: Were you in the Trimet vs Cyclist … Read more
DA: No criminal negligence in Jarolimek case
Deputy DA Chuck Sparks speaking with a reporter at the Courthouse this morning.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) This morning, Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Chuck Sparks (in photo) released his report on the case of Brett Jarolimek, who died on October 22 after colliding with a garbage truck on Interstate and Greeley. After an in-depth … Read more
DA will not file criminal charges in Sparling case
Download the DA’s memo. (PDF, 520K) I just spoke with Multnomah County District Attorney Chuck Sparks. Sparks has completed his investigation into the collision that took the life of Tracey Sparling at W. Burnside and 14th in downtown Portland on October 11. Sparks said he will not file any criminal charges in the case. Here … Read more