‘Do What I Like’ is Dan Kaufman’s original ode to cycling
Dan’s music has serenaded our cycling scene for two decades.
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Meet the Boom Bike: Portland’s rocking, rolling, pedal-powered soundstage
Cobb says his latest creation is, “The pinnacle of bicycle powered sound.”
With new ‘Livable Streets’ subgroup, BikeLoud will commemorate road deaths by all modes
The Facebook page for the new “subgroup”Livable Streets Action. A new group called Livable Streets Action is taking the tactics that have won a string of victories for local biking this spring and summer and applying them to other modes, too. Organizer Dan Kaufman, a videographer and longtime local social justice advocate who has helped … Read more
With 40% rise in roadway deaths, activists plan to target ODOT
“We will not support any roadway expansion until Vision Zero is adopted and implemented statewide.”
Local dad calls for ‘super-legal slow-down’ of Powell Boulevard during Monday rush hour
The father of two Cleveland High School students says that traffic injuries like the ones that are common on Powell Boulevard are “inexcusable and unnecessary.”
To promote biking on the coast, Travel Oregon looks for alternatives to US 101
Oregon has put a fair amount of effort into promoting a bike route near its beautiful coast, but its official tourism agency isn’t a big fan.
PBOT director co-stars in Safe Routes Streetfilm
The best cure for gloominess about the progress of active transportation in Portland is Safe Routes to School.
Recap and photos from inaugural ‘Open Bike Night’ at Velo Cult
The bike vibe is strong at Velo Cult, which makes it the perfect venue.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last night at Velo Cult something sort of amazing happened. It was the inaugural Open Bike Night, a new event thought up by Sellwood resident Dan Kaufman. While only a handful of people showed up, Kaufman and his … Read more
‘Open Bike Night’ debuts at Velo Cult tomorrow
Dan Kaufman brings his unique brand of community-oriented entertainment to Velo Cult tomorrow.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Dan Kaufman of CrankMyChain is at it again. The biking videographer, musician, songwriter, transportation activist (he in Salem right now rallying against the CRC project), talk-show host, and general renaissance man is set to debut his latest project tomorrow … Read more
State finds Disco Trike owner Dan Kaufman “not guilty”
Dan Kaufman on the stand last week.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The State of Oregon has issued a judgment of “not guilty” in the trial of the “Disco Trike” and its owner, local activist and filmmaker Dan Kaufman. The trial was heard by Multnomah County District Court Judge Cheryl Albrecht last Friday and she announced her … Read more
The ‘Disco Trike’ has been set free
Dan Kaufman and his Disco Trike just minutes after being reunited.(Photos © J. Maus) Dan Kaufman and his “Disco Trike” are back together again.
Activists to Mayor Adams: Free the Disco Trike or face bike swarm – UPDATED
(Graphic: PDX Bike Swarm) After Dan Kaufman’s Disco Trike was confiscated by Portland police during protests last Wednesday, activists are now increasing pressure on City Hall to release it. In a blog post this morning, PDX Bike Swarm claimed that, “the police had no reason to confiscate it and we want it back.” In addition … Read more