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
Portland has had its share of snow over the years… And it doesn’t stop people from biking. Check out the coverage of past storms and snow commutes below
As these tracks show, many people still rode during December’s snow.(Photo © J. Maus) Earlier this month, the Mayor’s office released a storm response survey. The 15-question survey (it’s still online) asked citizens about their travel behavior during the storm and asked them to rate the city’s response. Every mode (transit, motor vehicles, pedestrians) was … Read more
The River City Bicycles parking lot on January 27th. (Photo: Steve Durrant) Reader Steve Durrant took this photo during Tuesday morning’s snow flurry.
A view of traffic approaching the Hawthorne Bridge this morning.– Image Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus)
Here’s the latest storm advisory from the Bureau of Transportation (online here): Changing Conditions Create New Challenges for Road Crews, Travelers, and Property Owners (PORTLAND, OR) – Severe winter weather conditions continue to work against City crews as they continue to plow priority routes 24 hours a day since Sunday, December 14, when an arctic … Read more
Now that Portlanders have experienced a “real” winter storm (not the occasional dusting of snow we usually get), some folks are beginning to think about how to equip themselves to ride through anything. If studded tires aren’t enough, maybe it’s time to consider the Ktrak. This morning Jack Bog reminded me of this bike, which … Read more
I’m a bit late in posting this, but here’s the Bureau of Transportation’s storm update for Monday, 12/22 (read it online here): Released: December 22, 2008 Contact: Cheryl Kuck, 503-823-5909 PUBLIC URGED TO AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL Icy roads and continuing inclement weather present challenges to road crews, transit providers, and travelers
SE Main Street on my ride into work this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) Just how bad have things gotten in the Portland region? I just got this email from Michael Pullen, the Public Information Officer with Multnomah County: Multnomah County has issued a declaration of emergency to the state of Oregon requesting resources to assist … Read more
Enjoying the carfree streets yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus) The snow is coming down as I write this, falling onto the existing snow and ice from yesterday. I’m about to head out into it, from our home in North Portland to the office in the Central Eastside. What are conditions like where you are? Please use … Read more
Bike lane snow angel.(Photo © J. Maus Wow. Lots of fresh and fluffy snow out there this morning. Please use this post to report what your plans are and what the riding conditions are like in your neck of the woods. Here at the Maus House we’re bundling up for some sledding and snowman making. … Read more
Here’s the latest from PBOT: City and State Crews Gear Up for Next Storm System (12/19) Contact: Cheryl Kuck, 503-823-5909 (PORTLAND, OR) – The National Weather Service is predicting another severe winter weather event for the Portland metropolitan region this weekend. City and State crews are prepared to respond.
Dee from Magpie Messenger Collective says the harsh weather hasn’t slowed down his business.(Photo © J. Maus) From the look of things so far this morning, this might be one of most challenging commutes of the storm thus far (see latest Oregonian coverage). We had a nice bit of snow yesterday and much of stuck … Read more
A snowy bike lane on N. Rosa Parks Way.(Photo © J. Maus) Snow has just begun to fall across the Portland Metro area. But luckily, so far, the big freeze that was predicted for last night/this morning hasn’t happened. Like we’ve done for the past few days, please use the comments below to share details … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project