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Participatory budgeting campaign has launched in Portland: Here’s what you need to know
(Jonathan Maus / BikePortland) What if you and your fellow Portlanders had a direct impact on what city funds were spent on? I’m not talking about lobbying politicians and then hoping they do what you want; I’m talking about true direct democracy where you come up with a project idea, work with your peers to flesh it out, get support for it from a
Last week Jonathan texted me that he “would really love to see more women using our comments section.” Little did he know that men and women communicating is something I, for decades, have spent a lot of time thinking about. It probably started with that 1981 Gloria Steinem piece, Men and Women Talking, and continued with the excellent 1990 book by
From a road safety protest on SE Division in December 2016. (Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) I’m still going through the recent bicycle count report published by the Portland Bureau of Transportation this week and there’s something I need to make very clear: The reason more people aren’t biking is not because of some flaw in the idea of bicycling itsel
Conceptual drawing of cap looking southwest from NE Tillamook toward the river. (Source: ODOT) Just two days after the Biden Administration announced a $450 million grant to construct highway caps above I-5 through the Rose Quarter, the advisory committee that is largely responsible for making it happen held a meeting. Members of the Oregon Departm
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, finding new routes can refresh your cycling routine and bring new challenges. In this blog, we’ll explore some effective ways to plan new cycling routes that are both enjoyable and safe. Here are 10 top tips to consider! 1. Define Your Ride Objectives Before you start […] The post Discovering Ne
A TPU inner tube refers to an inner tube made from Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). TPU is a type of plastic that features the characteristics of rubber and plastic, making it flexible, durable, and resistant to abrasion, oil, and chemicals. Why you should consider TPU inner Tubes: Examples of TPU Inner Tubes: Pirelli P Zero Smart […] The post Wha
(Portland Bureau of Transportation) Bike-friendly speed bumps have felt like something of an underdog since they burst onto the scene in 2017. But that would change if Portland’s head bike planner has any say in the matter. Speed bumps with channels cut through them to ease the way for bicycle riders have elicited a variety of opinions over the yea
Few people in Portland know more about our city’s bicycle parking policy than Chris Smith. During my chat with him yesterday he shared a history of the issue and we talked about recent efforts by the City of Portland and State of Oregon to roll back code requirements that encourage more bicycle parking. You can watch our conversation above (along w
Bikepacking curious? (Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Here are some fun things to do for bike lovers this weekend… Singing Through the Gorge – 12:00 noon at Ankeny Rainbow Road Plaza (SE)Join Bike Happy Hour regular and musician Steve “Chezz” Cheseborough on a ride to the Gorge to attend the annual retreat of the Portland Folkmusic Society. (More info
(Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) A few days ago a reader emailed to share that a person riding a bike shouted at them for running on Southeast Clinton Street. “I was yelled at by a cyclist to run on the sidewalk,” the person (who also rides bikes) shared. “I responded that no, I would not run on the sidewalk because it was a neighborhood greenway.” Aft
ODOT concept drawing of the new intersection. West Linn, a city about 20 miles south of Portland, will be one of the first places in the state where the Oregon Department of Transportation builds a protected intersection. Protected intersections are considered the gold standard of protection for bicycle riders and walkers because they come with rai
New visualization released yesterday. The folks working on a new Interstate Bridge and expansion of I-5 between Portland and Vancouver released new visualizations yesterday, including our best view yet of the potential new bike path. The new drawings were released at a meeting of the Executive Steering Group, one of several committees formed to gar
Here are 5 solid options of Road Cycling shoes we have on our shelves at Merlin HQ, all for under £100. But be quick, because these won’t stick around for long! In price order, here is our top picks for Spring 2024… Starting with: Merlin RC1 Road Bike Shoes Priced at: £27.50 Our Merlin RC1 […] The post The Top 5 Road Cycling Shoes for Under £100… a
Flyer by Portland for All Hope everyone’s having a good Tuesday and enjoying a bit of sunshine and dry skies. This is just a quick post to share a thing I’m doing on March 19th with some great folks on an important topic. I’ll be on a three-person “Policy Talks” panel hosted by local nonprofit Portland for All. The title of the panel is, “Creating
A runner takes advantage of the new path. View is looking north onto NE 72nd Drive from NE Tillamook. (Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) PBOT graphic. After its first iteration was destroyed by driving advocates, the newly hardened carfree path through Rose City Golf Course (built as a key section of the 70s Neighborhood Greenway project) has sur
The homeless camp on SE Belmont where Bentley was hit. (Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) A friend of David “Dino” Bentley, the man killed in a violent vehicular rampage on Southeast Belmont Street on February 25th, says the incident was the result of a disagreement between the driver and people who lived at a street encampment. According to a BikePortla
Michael and I outside the Shed. The one and only Michael Andersen rolled over to The Shed on Friday and I’m excited to share our 50-minute conversation with you. If things would have gone differently, Michael and I might have been working together here in my backyard. Seven years ago, Michael was BikePortland’s news editor, a position he held from
