Portland Bike Share
Portland inked a deal with Nike to launch the “Biketown” system by July 2016. But the effort to bring bike share to Portland began way back in 2007. We’ve covered every twist and turn. Browse the archives below…
PBOT confirms Biketown will see big expansion and e-bikes in 2020
Bring on the e-bikes.
The Aerial Tram will close for 38 days next summer
Hopefully not everyone hops in a car.
As dockless bike share booms in Seattle, Portland stands pat (for now)
Competitor or complement?
Biketown celebrates one year of service this week
Happy birthday Biketown.
Portland will launch Biketown-inspired adaptive bike rental program next week
Trikes, handcycles, and tandems oh my!
Alberta, Swan Island and more: City preps Biketown expansion plans
Get used to locking up next to your orange friends.
Biketown back to full capacity after vandalism, just in time for bike month
The first year for bike share and the Bike More Challenge.
Beyond vandalism, Biketown faces ridership test ahead of summer season
Annual memberships aren’t everything. But for Portland bike share, this number is on the same trajectory as Seattle’s failed system.
City survey: Biketown’s 38,000 riders have boosted economy, reduced car trips since launch
Bike share coming up roses in the Rose City.
Biketown bike share vs. Snowmageddon
If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.
A new campaign aims to make helmets available for Biketown users
Creator of petition has a meeting with Biketown GM to discuss the issue.