Mr. Sadowsky is settling in.(Photo © J. Maus) The BTA’s new executive director Rob Sadowsky has been at the helm for about two months now. Between getting to know a new city and state (he moved here with his family from Chicago), setting the BTA’s course for the future, and trying to build an effective … Read more
Job Title Finance Director This position has been filled. Company/Organization Bicycle Transportation Alliance Status: Regular, exempt position Reports to: Executive Director Starting Salary: $40,000 – $45,000 / year Location: Portland, OR The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of creating healthier, more sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, convenient and … Read more
Roopal Patel(Photos: Elly Blue) Roopal Patel, who was hired as the first ever Finance Director of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance back in April 2009, has decided to leave the organization. Patel becomes the fourth BTA director-level staffer to have either resigned or be fired in the past year. Rob Sadowsky, the BTA’s new Executive Director, … Read more
Job Title Development Director This position has been filled. Company/Organization Bicycle Transportation Alliance Job Description Reporting To: Executive Director Rate of Pay: $45,000 – $55,000 DOE Status: Full-time, salaried with benefits Location: Portland, OR Vision Statement Bicycling transforms communities by reinventing transportation and offering solutions that help solve the universal challenges to health, livability and … Read more
Former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard (L) and Andy Clarke from the League of American Bicyclists in June 2006.(Photo © J. Maus) As Vancouver residents and advocates work to save that city’s Bike Program from the budget chopping block, The Columbian newspaper says now’s just not a good time to ask. In an “In our view” … Read more
Mayor Sam Adams addressed the crowd.– Slideshow below/Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus) About 500 people turned out in their bike-chic best last night for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s 15th annual fundraising gala, the Alice Awards. In marvelous outfits (see them in the slideshow below), bike lovers from around the state rubbed shoulders with fellow activists, … Read more
“Budget cuts on this scale would be a major setback to bicycling in Vancouver.” — BTA Advocacy Manager Gerik Kransky As reported yesterday, the City of Vancouver has put its Bike Program on the chopping block. In response, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is mobilizing its forces in Southwest Washington in an effort to save it. … Read more
Eileen Trudeau(Photo: Elly Blue) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s development director, Eileen Trudeau, has resigned. Incoming Executive Director Rob Sadowsky confirmed Trudeau’s decision today, saying “She felt it was a good time to move on.” Trudeau joined the BTA in April 2009 and is the second of three directors to resign from the organization this year. … Read more
Stephen Gomez, Vice-Chair of the BTA board, is managing the elections process.(Photo: Adams Carroll) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is currently accepting applications to be evaluated for election to their Board of Directors. These elections are important because the board has significant sway and oversight into the policies and direction of the organization. We have … Read more
After re-striping and other changes by PBOT, people have more room on NE Couch.(Watch slideshow below – Photos © J. Maus)
Screenshot from Alice Awards site. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has unveiled a new website and theme for their 2010 Alice Awards and Auction event. They have also confirmed this year’s list of nominees. “Alice lifts off: Soar with us on two wheels” is the tagline on the new website, which features a vintage aviator … Read more
Job Title Education Programs Manager Company/Organization Bicycle Transportation Alliance This position has been closed. Job Description Reporting To: Executive Director Rate of Pay: 35,000-$40,000 Status: Full-time, salaried with benefits Location: Portland, OR Posting Expiration: Until filled Start Date: Immediate Vision Statement: Bicycling transforms communities by reinventing transportation and offering solutions that help solve the universal … Read more
Comment of the Week: The public health angle should matter more