One year in, Blumenauer Bridge is well-loved and well-used
If traffic trends continue, it could be as popular as the mighty Hawthorne someday.
Blumenauer Bridge
‘Bear Blocks’ will bring new bike-friendly gathering space to Blumenauer Bridge
A new bikey hangout, and it should be open for business in the coming weeks.
PBOT, Depave work toward solution for sketchy SE 7th and Washington intersection
A nonprofit is pushing a bold new vision for SE 7th and Stark.
A new bike shop has opened near the Blumenauer Bridge
Nicholas Sorenson has set up shop on East Burnside.
Bow ties, butterflies, and bikes adorn new Lloyd mural
It’s part of an effort to create a new neighborhood identity.
No, PBOT did not permit a car photo shoot on the carfree Blumenauer Bridge
A car besmirched this hallowed ground.
Beware of a dangerous bump as you approach Blumenauer Bridge
Note: I’m well aware that some Portlanders (especially some who work for the City of Portland) think that I complain too much. I understand why folks think that, and I totally understand why. I’m also not ashamed of it. I think that’s part of the important role BikePortland plays in this community: To point out … Read more
But wait, there’s more: NE Couch, 7th will get immediate Blumenauer Bridge-related bike upgrades
The Earl Blumenauer Bridge is now open as a link from Portland’s Central Eastside to the Lloyd District via NE 7th Ave, much to the delight of people who walk, bike and roll in the central city. But there’s room for improvement on the streets surrounding the bridge if it’s to become a cohesive, easily … Read more
The Blumenauer Bridge is finally open, and its namesake is bullish on biking’s future
Though people have been sneaking across it for a week (and thousands prematurely maneuvered it at the World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday night), yesterday was the first chance for folks to officially ring in the opening of the Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, and though it was a searing hot day Sunday, … Read more
Blumenauer Bridge set to open Sunday: Here’s your guide to the festivities
The opening of a carfree bridge across I-84 in Portland’s central city that’s named after a former city transportation commissioner and founder of the Congressional Bike Caucus is a very big deal. The Lloyd and the Central Eastside will never be the same again! So it’s fitting that there are a ton of activities lined … Read more
Whet your appetite for Blumenauer Bridge opening with these fresh photos
As you read on Wednesday, the City of Portland is planning a big party on July 31st to celebrate the opening of a new carfree bridge over I-84 between the Lloyd and Central Eastside districts. This is a huge deal and we’re psyched this will finally open. We know it will be a nice riding … Read more
Carfree Blumenauer Bridge set to open July 31st
The long-awaited carfree connection between the Lloyd and Central Eastside districts is finally all set to open.