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“Rideshed” map shows where you can camp by bike from Portland

Imagine the possibilities…(See full map below) Remember Cycle Wild? They’re the local non-profit that organizes and promotes bike-camping trips from Portland. We went along with them for a ride back in 2009 and learned just how easy it is to pack up some gear, start pedaling, and get away from it all — without having … Read more


Multnomah County won’t re-hire bike/ped coordinator, suspends citizen committee

“Due to continued declining transportation revenues, the County has decided not replace that transportation planning staff position in the near future. Regrettably, a consequence is that we are unable to staff the Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee, and it will be suspended until further notification.”— Jane McFarland, Multnomah County Tranportation Planner in an email … Read more


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City of Gresham moves to close Springwater Trail at night

This flyer was passed out at a meeting last night to announce the Springwater closure.(Click to enlarge) At last night’s Multnomah County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, BikePortland.org correspondent Matt Picio was surprised to hear about a decision to close the Springwater Corridor Trail at night. According to Picio, the issue came up at … Read more