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

Build It Rally at City Hall – Slideshow and recap

Build It!– Slideshow below – (Photos © J. Maus) The “Build It” rally outside City Hall in support of the 2030 Bike Plan just finished up and now folks are settling in for the big hearing. The rally was an informal affair with many supporters (150-200?) holding signs. They all sang Devo’s “Whip It,” substituting … Read more


Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Guest Editorial from the BTA: Together, we can get this thing built

[Publisher’s note: This op-ed was written the staff and board of directors of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance to kick off their new “Build It” campaign that was launched this morning in downtown Portland (stay tuned for more coverage).] Official campaign logo For years the momentum has been growing.  There have been more bikes 
on the … Read more