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Something has gone wrong in Portland

This 2014 article was the first to fully address the end of Portland’s leadership as a cycling-friendly city.

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May 13, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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Fritz defends plan that’ll convert ‘America’s Bike Capital’ mural into big ad for bike shop

The Portland city commissioner who oversees code enforcement said Wednesday that if the local business behind an iconic but unsanctioned pro-bike mural had wanted to create public art, it should have followed the procedure for doing so.

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May 7, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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City of Portland orders removal of ‘America’s bike capital’ mural from downtown wall

A city sign code intended to prevent advertising eyesores and a local shop owner who’s developed mixed feelings about his project will cause the removal, this Thursday, of one of downtown Portland’s newest icons.

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May 6, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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