April 18, 2008 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Beth Sorensen, Public Information Officer 503.823.5300; cell 503.823.6634 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Share your ideas for the Cathedral Park Master Plan at a community open house on May 21 What: Cathedral Park Master Plan Open House When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 Where: Bureau of […]
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Amsterdam Cyclists have Same Fear as Portlanders
From: “News from Amsterdam“Exaggerated fear of blind spot accidents 9 april 2008 – Improving traffic safety has suddenly become a top priority for Amsterdam cyclists, a recent study reveals. The municipality suspects that the media hype on blind spot accidents is to blame. In this year’s bicycle monitor, one in three cyclists say improving traffic […]
Greenways article in United Airlines Magazine
Thanks to Matt Picio on the ‘Shift List’ for pointing out this article in Hemispheres Magazine – the inflight magazine of United Airlines. Roads Less Traveled By David Butwin / Illustration by Gina Triplett An international car-free revolution is under way, as travelers are won over to greenways, those scenic and serviceable corridors that link […]
My favorite Bike Costume yet! seen at Filmed by Bike
Filmed by Bike 08-44.jpgOriginally uploaded by BikePortland.org Filmed by Bike is happening this weekend. I wish I was able to attend, but I will have to settle for watching the DVD again this year. I love this photo that Jonathan Maus took. He has some great coverage here: http://bikeportland.org/2008/04/11/photos-from-filmed-by-bike/
Minneapolis Greenway Ride
Minneapolis Greenway Ride Originally uploaded by npGREENWAY I was in Minneapolis this week for business and had the pleasure of taking a Bike Friday tikit folding bike with me. Minneapolis has a great network of trails and greenways and is something that Portland can aspire to. If you click on the link below, you can […]
Peninsula Crossing Trail Annual SOLV-IT Cleanup Day
Route to Kelley Point Park on Penninsula Crossing Trail Originally uploaded by npGREENWAY We need your help! This is a great family activity and opportunity to get together with others who are interested in North Portland Trails. Saturday, April 19th, 20089:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet at the Lombard Trailheadon Lombard between the RR cut […]
Bike Box Press Conference Video & Pics
The following video was ‘filmed’ at Clever Cycles:
from the bta blog: Cycling Community Seeks Support for Re-using Sauvie Island Bridge in NW Portland
Move the Council to Support Moving the Sauvie Island Bridge Posted by: Karl Apr 01 2008, 3:17 pm Mayor Potter has decided to oppose a proposal put forth by Commissioner Sam Adams that would greatly enhance bicycling in Portland. This time it’s the proposal to reuse the Sauvie Island Bridge for a landmark bicycle and […]
G R E E L E Y gauntlet (bike lane commute)
This Video attempts to document the poor cycling conditions where Greeley Avenue splits to the Interstate 5 Southbound on-ramp and the intersection of North Interstate Avenue. Rather than write a completely new post about this subject, I have compiled commentary from a BikePortland post and the npGREENWAY flickr page below the video. commenter #1 says: […]
An Inspirational Story from the BTA blog about family bike commuting
From the bta blog: An inspirational article from Angela. Please read and comment on the bta blog website. We need greenway trails, but we also need more bikes on the roads for a safer city for our children. I need your help to keep my daughter safe Posted by: AngelaMar 28 2008, 12:23 pm I […]
