Note: I'm currently on a family trip and not working normal hours. Email and message responses will be delayed and story and posting volumes here and on our social media accounts will not be at their usual levels until I return to Portland September 4th. Thanks for your patience and understanding. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
On average, Amsterdam residents use bikes more than cars.(Photo: Tom Miller) Industry news publication Bike Europe reports today that, in Amsterdam, people use their bicycles more per day on average than their cars: “The bicycle is the means of transport used most often in Amsterdam. Between 2005 and 2007 people in the city used their … Read more
“The purpose is to increase our aspirations – to move from contentment at being the “best in the U.S.” to the ambition of being truly world-class.”–Metro President David Bragdon Members of a committee formed by Metro to focus on funding new biking and walking trails in the Portland region are packing their bags for a … Read more
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
“I’m a very pro-bicycle candidate.”–Mayoral candidate Sho Dozono during a televised debate Mayoral hopefuls Sam Adams and Sho Dozono debated on prime-time local network television on Monday. Part of the format included a series of questions that were submitted online by KGW viewers. Dozono hasn’t said much about bikes during his campaign. The only time … Read more
Gov. Kulongoski and his dog Hershey.(Photo: TedForGov.com) Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will come face to face with one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities when he travels to Amsterdam in March. Kulongoski, who will take advantage of a new non-stop flight from the Portland Airport, is reportedly making the trip to woo potential eco-industry investors. … Read more
Lanette in Amsterdam. BikePortland reader Lanette Noble is in Amsterdam on a work trip. In between meetings (she’s a product manager for Nike) Lanette has been riding a bike around the city. She just sent me an email with some thoughts and a few photos of her experiences.
[Former Mayor Bud Clark andCongressman Earl Blumenauerat 2006 Alice Awards.] The BTA is busily working on plans for their big Alice B. Toeclips Awards party and auction. Last year, the formal event — which is the BTA’s big annual fundraiser — packed the Oregon Convention with a who’s-who of Portland’s bike scene. This year’s event … Read more
[This post is from BikePortland.org international correspondent, Jessica Roberts of the BTA. She’s in Amsterdam with a delegation of Portland bike advocates. More info on their trip can be found here.] Hello, friendly Portland cyclists! We’re here looking at bicycling programs and infrastructure, meeting with many bicycle professionals–planners, education specialists, consultants, and safety experts. Here’s … Read more
City leaders and key bike advocates are headed to Amsterdam next week. The trip was Sam Adams’ idea and the goal will be to learn how Amsterdam’s government officials and planners have been so successful at creating thriving urban cities that encourage people to get out of their cars. Jessica Roberts of the BTA hopes … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project