First look: New South Waterfront Greenway offers separate paths for walking, biking
Exciting new piece of path. Too bad it doesn’t go anywhere.
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The simple way to end bike theft: Externalize the costs
One idea for how this could work comes from listening to what local gadfly Terry Parker has been saying for years.
New section of riverfront path in South Waterfront nears completion
A 1/4 mile section of new path along the Willamette in the South Waterfront area is almost complete.
New TriMet path carves better route to South Waterfront, but PSU link still awkward
Almost everybody who bikes into the South Waterfront should probably be using this path now.
Business booms for bike valet in South Waterfront
Photo taken last week at the Go By Bike shop under the Aerial Tram. “Only” 175 bikes parked that day.(Photo: Kiel Johnson)
How one intersection in South Waterfront is working (for everyone)
Bikes are just one small part of the picture in South Waterfront.(Video still – Watch video below) Our friend (and BTA Alice Award winner, Bike Train superstar and bike shop entrepreneur) Kiel Johnson is a close observer of how people are getting around in the South Waterfront area near the tram and OHSU. Kiel runs … Read more
Riverfront condo owners install gate to restrict bike access
New gate up at The Strand to prevent people from “racing through” on bikes. (Photo: Gretchin Lair) Owners at The Strand, a multi-tower condominium complex just south of the Riverplace marina, have erected a gate to prevent people from bicycling through their courtyard. The Strand’s courtyard makes for convenient and safe access from SW Montgomery … Read more
Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge nearing completion (photos)
The sign (on the Moody cycle track) is done, and the bridge itself is coming along nicely.-More photos below-(Photos © J. Maus) It’s been just about 16 months since the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge broke ground. And lo and behold, it’s set to open late next month. I took a ride in the Aerial Tram … Read more
Lacking funds, City pauses on new South Waterfront path
A new path with separated space for biking and walking was set to begin construction here this summer. But a lack of funds has changed that plan. The City of Portland Parks & Recreation bureau announced this morning that a $2 million funding gap has put their plans for the South Waterfront Greenway project on … Read more
New mobile bike shop opens in South Waterfront near the tram
Go By Bike shop owner Kiel Johnson (center) shakes hands with customer (and friend) Owen Walz while shop staffer Eric Phelan looks on.(Photos © J. Maus)
LaHood and other bigwigs to hold press event for SW Moody project
Detail of SW Moody cross-section. As we noted recently, US DOT Sec. Ray LaHood is making a visit to Portland next week. While here, LaHood will join Mayor Adams, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer, David Wu, Kurt Schrader, and regional transportation bigwigs in the South Waterfront District.
City acquires land for South Waterfront Greenway Trail
The South Waterfront Greenway Trail will feature separate paths for biking and walking.