State scenic bikeways are meant toDo you have a favorite ride that you feel deserves recognition as an official State Scenic Bikeway? If so, you’ve got from now until January 31st to [...]
Sara Stout is busy creatingI recently paid a visit to Sara Stout in the treehouse where she lives, paints, and tends to her bike fleet and aging dog Betty (a longtime fixture [...]
The first BikePortland social in 2008What is the state of bicycle advocacy in the nation’s most bicycle-friendly city?
Join us this Thursday for an informal discussion of just that. Come talk and learn about recent staffing shake-ups at [...]
Hit and run on a bike; bike laws (pro- and anti-); how to save the bus system; high speed rail; seat belts on the motorcoach; Rosa Parks revisited; the art of bike safety
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
- Prominent medical journal The Lancet has published a study [...]
“This new position proved to be my most challenging professional venture.”
— Scott Bricker
On November 18th, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) announced that Scott Bricker would no longer be their leader. The firing was effective immediately, and it caught some in the community off guard. After all, [...]
(Photo © J. Maus)
Because I know many of you would love to pedal before you eat, here’s a quick notice about two rides happening in Portland tomorrow (Thanksgiving) morning.
9:00am: Thanksgiving Morning Fixed-Gear Food ‘n Ride
This ride is being led by local racing legend David [...]
Brian Campbell is selling this trailer home. The Thanksgiving holiday is all about home for many people. For Brian Campbell, home has been a bicycle for [...]
A “Rider of Yule” at your service.Portlander Max Kirchoff plans to spread holiday cheer around the city in a novel way this year. He’s launched TreesByBike.com, a new service that will deliver locally grown Christmas trees by bike.
Max, a.k.a. the “Yule Dispatcher”, says the [...]
A scene from the Tweed Run in London.Grab your tweed and your steed because the Tweed Ride is coming to Portland. The date has been set for January 30th.
Portlander Jocelyn Gaudi is organizing the ride. She says it will include tea [...]
Paul Steely White in a still from video.Since many of us in Portland’s bike advocacy sphere are wondering who will take the reins of our state’s largest bike advocacy organization, I thought I’d share a short video (which I found via Intersection 911) featuring [...]
Scaled-back CRC plans have not Last week, Columbia River Crossing project staff and state DOT officials from Oregon and Washington pitched a kinder, gentler version of the controversial project to [...]
A snipped cable lock spotted a fewFor some reason there seems to be a rash of bike thefts happening in Portland right now. I just noticed that we’ve had [...]
Tired of waiting for innovation.An exciting new coalition of America’s largest cities has joined together to push for more innovative bikeway design guidelines. Cities for Cycling, which will formally launch in Washington D.C. on [...]
“To support, promote, and actively participate in bicycle-powered commerce for a healthier world.”
— Mission statement of the Bicycle Business League
Back in May, we reported from the first meeting of a group of local bike-based business owners who came together to discuss the formation of a new organization. The [...]
The Broadway/Williams intersection is in [Adams Carroll contributed reporting to this story.]
The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has known for years that the intersection of NE Broadway and Williams is one of the most dangerous [...]
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
- Over one third of US young people between the ages of 17 and 24 are unfit for military service — primarily due to obesity and poor health.
- The Netherlands may soon become the first European country to [...]
[This story was co-written by Elly Blue and Jonathan Maus]
Scott BrickerLast week the Board of Directors of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) — Oregon’s largest bicycle advocacy organization — fired Scott Bricker after he served just two years as the organization’s executive [...]
North Portland resident Joe Hagedorn rides a cargo bike from Joe Bike with his son and friends aboard.Last month, as part of the six-week Oregon Manifest event, Portland families got a chance to get up-close and personal with the latest bikes, [...]
This week’s job opportunity puts the candidate deep into the push for developing active transportation options. Are you detail oriented? Do you geek out over maps and transit schedules? Check out the BikePortland Job Listings for details on this and other gigs.
Public transportation information consulting data engineer — [...]
Gordon Price addresses the crowdAbout 60 people gathered in the Portland Building last night to hear professor and former Vancouver B.C. city councilor Gordon Price share his insights on transportation, land use, and urban planning. Price’s presentation, which was part of [...]
An issue that has been simmering since April 2006 has finally reached some resolution. The River View Cemetery Association Board of Trustees has met several times in the last few weeks to address the issue of bicycle traffic going through their property. The issue reached a boiling point in [...]
Vancouver gives plenty of space andTonight, Portland is set to get schooled once again by the highly engaging and sharp [...]
Riding along the river on whatThe North Portland Greenway Trail is on the cover of the “InPortland” section of The Oregonian today. The exposure for the project is an important boost to the project — whose [...]
It’s time to gear up and hunker down — this weekend, take a ride to a nice, warm, indoor location. Build up your repair and riding skills, learn to make informed investments in winter gear, or have a warm drink while enthusiastically debating the big picture.
Or take the opportunities [...]
Should cyclists pay a road tax?Back in July a local web marketing company Webtrends wrapped a MAX train with the question, “Should cyclists pay a road tax?” I wasn’t too [...]
Roger and me.Thanks to everyone who packed into Plan B tonight to listen to my interview with City of Portland Bicycle Coordinator Roger Geller. As a special bonus, we also streamed the event live [...]
Metro is getting heat forMetro’s update to the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) — which will guide $20 billion of investments in our regional transportation infrastructure over the next 25 years — is coming under fire from advocacy groups, Portland Mayor Sam [...]
Scott Bricker.Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Board Chair Mary Roberts has announced that Scott Bricker has “left his post” as Executive Director of the organization.
Here’s the intro to the statement just released by the BTA:
“The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Board Chair Mary Roberts announced today the [...]
Backpedal Cycleworks now open for biz!Story and photos by BikePortland news intern Adams Carroll
Rick Shaputis, owner of SE Portland’s newest bike shop, Backpedal Cycleworks, knew it was crazy to open a bike store in the middle [...]
Bikes will soon have a lane of their own on the Morrison Bridge.The Morrison Bridge project is getting ever so close to completion. Once complete, it will have a separated lane for two-way bicycle traffic and a completely new ramp down [...]
Show up to a workshop and let the
Screenshot of Cycle Tracks.This morning I learned about a new iPhone app called Cycle Tracks. Created by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, the app uses GPS to record bicycle trips, display maps of rides, and most importantly, logs all the information with transportation [...]
What makes Mr. Geller tick?Whether he’s dancing in the streets, rallying troops for a ride, or looking for money on Capitol Hill, [...]
Rapid flash beacons, which have been very effective in evaluations in Florida, will help Portlanders cross busy streets.The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is finishing up installation of the Portland’s first “rapid flash beacon.” The crossing treatment, coming soon on SE 82nd at SE [...]
PBOT is looking into a new cycleThe Portland Bureau of Transportation is fleshing out a list of bicycle [...]
A little something to fight the chill.BikeCraft V is right around the corner. The daylong affair on Saturday, December 5 from 10am to 5pm, will be an unprecedented gathering of bike-themed, Portland-made arts and crafts.
Since [...]
(Photo © J. Maus)
The Obama Administration has taken a solid step in matching their “livable communities” rhetoric with action. A new proposal from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) would increase the radius [...]
Portland-based Blind Pilot, shown Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
- The US government is [...]
Mud at Barton Park.In a thrilling final race of the 2009 Cross Crusade series yesterday, Molly Cameron (Portland Bicycle Studio) took her one point series lead over Sean Babcock (Team S&M) into the end of the final lap.
Molly Cameron (in foreground) willThe final race in the 2009 Cross Crusade will happen Sunday at Barton Park in Estacada. For [...]
We’re glad you’re home Aaron.
Aaron Tarfman, who had been missing since Tuesday has returned to his home in Southeast Portland. He’s safe and sound and was not aware of the extreme amount of concern that his absence caused among many in the community.
Aaron had written a “Farewell letter” [...]
Another interesting bike-related job opportunity has been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. This one looks like a flexible part time gig for enthusiastic cycling writers. Check out the details below.
Bike Bloggers — ZOTTA For a complete list of available jobs, click here. If you’d like [...]
900 miles of bikewaysHere are some interesting numbers to help put the funding for bicycle infrastructure in Portland — as laid out in the Bicycle Plan for 2030 [...]
How fast is your dog?If you’ve attended a cyclocross race in or around Portland, you probably noticed that there are nearly as many dogs as bikes. For some reason, there’s a huge cross over between dog lovers and [...]
Get to know Mr. Geller.We’re excited to announce the latest in our occasional “An Evening With…” series of live interviews. Next week, on Wednesday November 18th, we’ll host PBOT’s #1 bike guy Roger [...]
At the start of the De Ronde.Oregon Public Broadcasting will air coverage of Portland’s cult ride the De Ronde van Oeste Portlandia on their Oregon Field Guide program [...]
Party with Metropolis to celebrate We’ve been wondering when the bike event season would start winding down, and with only three events popping out at us on the calendar this weekend, it looks [...]
(Photo © J. Maus)
The City of Portland Auditor’s Office has released their annual Resident Survey and the results show that the number of respondents who drive-alone to work has increased while bike use fell one percent [...]
AARON HAS BEEN FOUND. He’s safe and sound. Details here.
[Please scroll down for latest updates]
Aaron Tarfman, seen here atFriends of Southeast Portland resident Aaron Tarfman are concerned tonight because he [...]
Still from video.When The Flaming Lips announced they were looking for naked biking extras for their new music video, Portlanders responded in droves.
Lips front man Wayne Coyne got the idea after being inspired by the massive turnout and resulting media coverage of Portland World Naked [...]
Concerned citizens and traffic safety advocates held signs on SE Foster last night at a notorious crossing just east of 80th.Last night on SE Foster Road near 80th about 35 people, including Portland Mayor Sam Adams, gathered with homemade signs to draw attention to a [...]
Planning Commissioner Chris Smith tried someYesterday, the Portland Planning Commission voted 5-0 to endorse the Portland Bicycle Plan for [...]
Still from Papergirl Portland video.I just heard about an interesting project, Papergirl, that combines several of my favorite things: art, the streets and people of Portland, and bicycles.
Papergirl started in Berlin and was brought to Portland by artist Abe Ingle. Over 200 artists donated original, [...]
Mayor Sam Adams.As we hinted at yesterday, Mayor Adams has released a statement in response the fatal collision on SE Foster last week.
Adams was expected to share plans for “immediate changes” to a crossing [...]
[This is the first of several vendor profiles we'll share in the next month as we prepare to entice you to attend our super-excellent BikeCraft V event coming up on December 5th.]
Bike Cozy’s “Toe Cozies to Keep Feet Dry”
TerraCycle owner Pat Franz shows off his Cargo Monster rear end attached to a Catrike recumbent.Southeast Portland-based recumbent parts and accessories manufacturer TerraCycle wants to bring the Xtracycle revolution to a whole new segment of the bicycle world — recumbent trikes, folders, and other [...]
“We ask that an immediate analysis, reevaluation and reallocation of transportation dollars spent by the City of Portland become an action item in this Plan.”
— The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, in a letter to PBOT
In their official comments on the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030, the Bicycle Transportation [...]
A woman crossing SE Foster at 80th.Responding to a week where several Portlanders were injured and one woman was killed while walking across SE Foster Blvd, Portland Mayor Sam Adams visited the site this morning. His visit [...]
Racers roll through the Thunderdome.There was a full menu of Portland-style cyclocross celebration out at Portland International Raceway (PIR) yesterday. In typical Cross Crusade fashion bustling expo area and team village, thick mud, an exciting race course (for both spectators and athletes), and [...]
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
- Warren Buffett has made his largest investment ever: $34 billion to purchase the BNSF rail company. He eloquently praises the promise of rail freight transportation, calls the move “a bet on the country.”
- An interesting article about how politically [...]
The vision by 2030.
If you have something to say about the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 (a.k.a. the Bicycle Master Plan), Sunday (11/8) is your last chance to do it.
PBOT will take all comments received by Sunday night and try to work them into revisions of the Plan [...]
Raingear comes in all styles, formsNow that the rain has arrived in earnest, it’s time to get the daily wet weather riding routine down pat.
For many of us, that isn’t [...]
Portlanders like to take care of their beloved bikes. Here are a few locally made examples; some by an entrepreneurial builder and one sent in by a reader who did it DIY style.
Local artist and craftsman Brennan Conaway has found yet another niche to serve in Portland’s fast-growing population [...]
“The sheer number of serious collisions between pedestrians and cars this past week demonstrates that our traffic safety deficit is not found in one person’s error.”
— Steph Routh, Director of Willamette Pedestrian Coalition
On Sunday night, two young women were struck by a car while attempting to cross [...]
Two excellent bike-related job opportunities have been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. Check out the details below and good luck if you apply!
Lead Mechanic — Portland State University Bike Hub Advertising Sales Account Manager — Momentum Magazine For a complete list of available jobs, click [...]
A ‘cross racer dressed up like a swamp monster riding through a huge wall of bubbly foam: It must be SSCXWC.Better late than never, here are your weekend bike events!
Friday, November 66:00pm: Vegan Dinner Ride
Meet under the brick shelter at Col. Summers Park [...]
Groups want to start theA coalition of five local non-profit groups are calling for “an immediate restart of the deadlocked I-5 planning process.”
The Coalition for a Livable Future, the Bicycle [...]
Next month’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is sure to attract protesters who feel global leaders aren’t acting quickly enough. One group plans to make their point with a massive bicycle sculpture infused with the bodies of activists.
That alone seemed like something Portlanders could get behind. [...]
Sunset Blvd like you’ve Two bits of news that came across my desk in the last 24 hours speak to the growing momentum (should we call it a revolution?) across America for carfree streets and more dedicated space for bike traffic.
According to [...]
Imagine riding through thisSince 1993, the Portland International Raceway (PIR) has hosted the holiday tradition known as Winter Wonderland. Each year, over 100,000 people drive their cars along the racetrack which is adorned with massive, holiday-themed light sculptures and animated displays accompanied by [...]
Bike parking at FranklinU.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer announced a new bill yesterday that would expand the existing Safe Routes to Schools program to [...]
Cover of new calendar that will For the past seven years, local bicycle component manufacturer Chris King has partnered with Komen for the Cure on a line of special edition products called “Pretty and Strong“.
This year, the partnership has expanded [...]
A scene from the SSCXWC last year.After the Cross Crusade rampaged all last weekend in Astoria (and a bit too much if this thread on the OBRA email list is any indication), the cyclocross action will [...]
Intersection of Willamette and Haven.Bryan Parman with the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division has just confirmed that the two people operating motor vehicles that struck and killed a [...]
Bikeways are a draw for Portland.There are many ways that being bike-friendly impacts a city’s bottom line. We might not always be able to quantify it with a study or whip out statistics to back it up, but [...]
A person on a bike attemptsI’m still awaiting more details from the Police about this morning’s fatal crash near University of Portland at N. Willamette [...]
- Latest updates posted here -
[I've just published a new story with photos, notes and a video of the area around the crash. -- Jonathan]
Street view of Willamette and HavenThe Portland Police Bureau has determined that a man' [...]
Commissioner Nick Fish talksIt’s been almost one year since citizen activist Frank Selker re-energized the issue of increased bicycle access in Forest Park. Since then his effort has sparked widespread momentum for the issue and now the City of Portland’s [...]
Blessing the bikes.A bagpiper stood outside welcoming the world into St Stephen’s Episcopal Parish at SW 13th and Clay last night for the dedication of the church’s new bicycle shrine. Inside, Halley Weaver played the harp; her [...]
The Oregon City BridgeAn ad-hoc working group formed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has decided that shuttle service is the “most feasible and reasonable” way to maintain non-motorized access between Oregon City and West Linn during an impending two-year closure of the bridge that [...]
Blumenauer (in green jacket) avoids U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer went for a ride with bike advocates in New York City over the weekend and Streetfilms was there to capture the action.
Blumenauer rolled down the bike lane on Sixth [...]
“Results to date suggest that sidewalks and multi-use trails pose the highest risk… and the presence of bicycle facilities (e.g. on-road bike routes, on-road marked bike lanes, and off-road bike paths) was associated with the lowest risk.”
There’s a constant chorus — sometimes soft, sometimes overpoweringly loud — in every conversation [...]
Map of location.
Two women who were crossing SE Foster Blvd at 80th Ave on foot last night were struck by a car. One woman, 23 year old Lindsay Leonard, died on the scene. The other, 29 23 year old Jessica Finlay, is in critical condition.
According to the Oregon [...]
Screen grab from ImagineJumptown.com.
The Portland Trail Blazers have released their vision of the Rose Quarter’s future. On ImagineJumptown.com they lay out ideas to create “a world-class mixed-use sports and entertainment district in one of Portland’s most vibrant neighborhoods.”
The Blazers are already giving a nod to the [...]
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week.
- On Tuesday, a cable on San Francisco’s Bay Bridge snapped. The bridge and its approaches have been closed since, resulting in transportation difficulties and rare photos of huge swathes of urban freeway completely empty of cars.
- In the [...]
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Some Portlanders will resort to
People came from far and wide to take in the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show last weekend.
