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| Oregon ranks fourth in new Bike Friendly State rankings [BikePortland] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 09:33 PM CDT A dream deferred.(Photo © J. Maus) Oregon placed fourth in a new ranking of Bike Friendly States that was released tonight by the League of American Bicyclists. Washington took top honors, followed... |
| In Seattle: An update on the U.S. Bicycle Route System [BikePortland] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 07:10 PM CDT Ginny Sullivan, routes coordinator for the Adventure Cycling Association.(Photo © J. Maus) During a morning poster session (where bike and ped professionals offer up their latest research in... |
| DA drops Reckless Driving charge in Stark Street collision [BikePortland] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 05:37 PM CDT "We couldn't support the mental state required for a criminal prosecution." – Gresham DA Ben O'Glasser on his decision to not seek a Reckless Driving charge against... |
| Feuer's Office Confident that Governor Will Sign A.B. 2321 [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 04:37 PM CDT Earlier this morning, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer held a public hearing on Los Angeles' needs from the federal government in terms of transportation dollars. Streetsblog will have complete... |
| Palin to RNC: It's Drill or "Do Nothing at All" [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 04:07 PM CDT If there was any question as to where a John McCain-Sarah Palin White House would stand on transportation, the prospective VP's speech to the Republican National Convention left little room for... |
| Share Your Green Urban Story [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 04:03 PM CDT SustainLane, known for its ranking of greenest US cities, is looking for short essays on sustainable urban living. Here are a few ideas from the contest guidelines: Tell us the story about... |
| Clear Channel wants to work with bike community [BikePortland] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 01:42 PM CDT Clear Channel has 20 of these billboards up in the Portland area.(Photo © J. Maus) A few days ago, I shared a story about the new "Share the Road" billboard campaign in Portland. As I... |
| Seattle rolls out on-street bike parking [BikePortland] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 10:37 AM CDT On-street bike parking in downtown Seattle.(Photos © J. Maus) I spotted a nifty on-street bike parking facility outside of the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle (site of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike... |
| LaBonge Rallies the Troops Against "Metro Universal" [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 09:49 AM CDT Outspoken Westside City Councilman Tom LaBonge is taking a stand against the massive planned development at the Universal City Metro stop. Citing concerns about traffic and whether the... |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 04 Sep 2008 08:55 AM CDT Measure R Spends Enough on Highways for AAA (Bottleneck Blog) Police Chase Suspect. Suspect Runs Down Ped. (LAist) Some "Bike Routes" Don't Make Any Sense (Times) Cycling Booming Around the... |
| Looking for a team? Rides help you decide [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 10:47 PM CDT Wanna race? Meet the Team rides are a great way to start.(Photo © J. Maus) If you're new to Portland's bike racing scene and you want to ride with a team, you should consider hooking up... |
| In Seattle: Conference opens with a golden moment and overdue recognition [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 10:08 PM CDT Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels (L) and Andy Clarke at the opening of the Pro Walk/Pro Bike conference this morning.(Photos © J. Maus) Today at the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle was the official... |
| Phil Sano found guilty for traffic violations in taser incident [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 08:39 PM CDT Photo from the scene on June 10th, 2008.(Photo: Ian Stude) Phil Sano was in court today to fight two traffic violations related to an incident that occurred back on June 10th. Also in the courtroom... |
| Metro Opens Website to Explain Measure R [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 02:51 PM CDT Now that it appears almost certain that that Measure R, Metro's proposed sales tax plan, the agency is beginning what should be a long campaign to explain to voters why Measure R is a necesary and... |
| Oregon Manifest bike show announces venues, exhibitors, and more [BikePortland] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 02:38 PM CDT Coming to Portland October 10-12. The Oregon Manifest show has come a long way since I last reported about it back in May. Organizers have nailed down exciting venues, a new presenting sponsor, and... |
| Wiki Wednesday: Complete Streets [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 02:29 PM CDT With all the brouhaha over Broadway Boulevard lately, we thought it would be a good time to revisit the concept of Complete Streets. In a recent StreetsWiki entry, Andy Hamilton gets back to the... |
| San Fernando Valley Critical Mass Celebrates 2nd Anniversary [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 01:38 PM CDT (This article appears as part of a monthly series on Critical Mass in the Greater Los Angeles area. Previously Streetsblog has dodged the police with Santa Monica Critical Mass, cruised with... |
| Sarah Palin, Transit Advocate? [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 10:41 AM CDT John McCain may not be big on public transportation, but as mayor of a small town in Alaska, his running mate Sarah Palin secured millions in federal earmarks for rail and bus projects. The... |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 03 Sep 2008 10:34 AM CDT Subway to the Sea Moving Forward, Two Routes Being Studied (Times, Daily News, LAist) Hop on Dodgers Shuttle and Hang out with Tommy Lasorda (Dodgers) Orange Line Is So Crowded Nobody Rides It... |
| Two medals for Team Zoobomb at gravity championships [BikePortland] Posted: 02 Sep 2008 05:40 PM CDT Aaron Truman of Team Zoobomb shows fine form during a semifinal heat at the Gravity Sports World Championships held in Maryhill, Washington over the weekend.(Photo Gallery — Slideshow below -... |
| Cartoon Tuesday: Back to School [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 02 Sep 2008 03:59 PM CDT With rising gas prices crippling school bus fleets across the U.S., Clarion-Ledger editorial cartoonist Marshall Ramsay offers an intriguing new school transportation idea. Click through to see it. |
| Should City Embrace Better Way of Car Sharing? [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 02 Sep 2008 03:27 PM CDT Angelenos that find themselves dependent on a car for whatever reason have found themselves with few options since the Zipcar and Flexcar merged together and basically ended service for everyone that... |
| New Share the Road billboards spring up [BikePortland] Posted: 02 Sep 2008 10:59 AM CDT Several of these billboards (this one is on SE Grand just south of Belmont) have sprouted up around Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) Over the weekend, I noticed several new "Share the Road"... |
| Rail Advocate: Biden Ascension Wouldn't Necessarily Help Amtrak [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 02 Sep 2008 10:57 AM CDT The Washington Post today has a piece summing up Joe Biden's ties to Amtrak. There's not a lot of new material in the story (Biden takes the train between Delaware and DC, he has a pro-rail record in... |
| Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Anti-Sprawl Measure [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 02 Sep 2008 10:46 AM CDT In addition to passing legislation authorizing Metro to begin a "Congestion Pricing" program and allowing Metro to place a half cent sales tax proposition on the fall ballot, the legislature also... |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 02 Sep 2008 09:13 AM CDT Metro Sales Tax Bill Passes Senate, Assembly (Times) SGV Papers Blame Villaraigosa for Sales Tax Troubles (Star-News) Metrolink on Google Transit. What's Taking so Long, Metro? (LAist, Experience... |
| Posted: 01 Sep 2008 01:00 PM CDT Monday, September 01, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette By Alan W. Petrucelli Let's chew the fat. Actually, that's the problem. I do chew the fat. Then I swallow it. No wonder I've... |
| Weekend Update: Assembly Joins Senate, Passes Ammended A.B. 2321 [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 31 Aug 2008 03:08 PM CDT I just received an email from Assemblyman Feuer's office, that the California Assembly passed A.B. 2121 as amended by the State Senate. That means that unless Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes the... |
Holiday weekend open thread: Share your bike fun [BikePortland] Posted: 30 Aug 2008 01:11 AM CDT Danica Maus, biker. What are your plans for the long weekend? Will you get out on the open road for a little bike-camping? Or perhaps take part in the "slow and easy" Old Apple Tree Park... |
An opening night thanks [BikePortland] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 04:01 PM CDT The crowd at Breeze Block last night.(Photo © J. Maus) Just want to say thanks to everyone who came out last night for the opening party of the Sprockettes-themed art and photo show at Breeze Block... |
"I don't hate bikes"; Rose Quarter petitioner reaches out [BikePortland] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 03:40 PM CDT (Photo © J. Maus) The TriMet bus operator who started a petition hoping to stop a plan to allow bike access through the Rose Quarter Transit Center has just left a comment here on BikePortland.org... |
Streetfilms: PARK(ing) Day 2007 NYC (en español) [Streetsblog LAñol)] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 02:21 PM CDT The geniuses at Streetfilms have begun taking some of their films and translating them to Spanish. As we rapidly approach Parking Day both here and in New York, it makes sense that the fist... |
Posted: 29 Aug 2008 02:20 PM CDT I'm headed to the 2008 Pro Walk/Pro Bike conference in Seattle next week along with a large contingent from Portland. Among the highlights will be the unveiling of the first-ever Bike Friendly... |
San Gabriel Members of Congress Still Clamoring for Gold Line Extension [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 02:11 PM CDT Earlier this week, members of the San Gabriel Valley Congressional Caucus reignited their push to get funding for a Gold Line extension to east San Gabriel and the Inland Valley. First,... |
Could Para-Transit Work in Los Angeles? [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 01:25 PM CDT This week, New York Streetsblog featured a five part series about the potential benefits of investing in a para-transit system written by Streetsblog publisher Mark Gorton. Anyone looking for... |
New Alberta eatery goes big for bike parking [BikePortland] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 01:06 PM CDT While riding down NE Alberta Street yesterday I noticed a new cafe with some fantastic bike parking. The Radio Room has devoted a considerable portion of their property at NE 11th and Alberta to bike... |
Real estate pedalers from Boulder will open office in Portland [BikePortland] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 12:19 PM CDT (Photo: PedaltoProperties.com) Pedal to Properties, a Boulder, Colorado-based real estate company that shows homes by bike, plans to open up an office in Portland. Co-founder Chris Sweeney told me... |
How Do We Make Clean Transportation Part of the National Discussion? [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 12:13 PM CDT Like Joe Biden, Barack Obama also mentioned Amtrak in his acceptance speech to the Democratic National Convention, but only in reference to his running mate's preferred mode of transportation. There... |
Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 29 Aug 2008 10:10 AM CDT Obama Lays Out Energy Plan (Grist) Coexistence 3: Bikes on the Sidewalk? (Gary Rides Bikes) Will Pay as You Drive Insurance Result in Less Driving? (Times) State Insurance Commissioner Says... |
| Reminder: Tonight on Alberta; Sprockettes, photos, and more [BikePortland] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 03:10 PM CDT See this and other shots from my road trip with the Sprockettes.(Photo © J. Maus) Just a reminder to stop by the Breeze Block Gallery (NE 10th and Alberta) tonight for a special, Sprockette-themed... |
| From Denver: Dems Discuss Funding Woes; Biden Says "Amtrak"[Streetsblog LA] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 02:32 PM CDT Last night saw what might one day qualify as an historic moment in transportation circles, as vice presidential candidate Joe Biden used the "A"-word during his speech to the Democratic National... |
| Metro to Cyclists: How Can We Make the Bus-Bike Relationship Better? [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 02:26 PM CDT This Picture Isn't from LA County, It's from Our Sister City, Vancouver In response to some high-profile incidents between cyclists and buses in recent months, Metro has put together a task force... |
| Portland mountain bikers pumped about Sandy River Basin project [BikePortland] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 01:39 PM CDT (Photos © J. Maus) A plan to develop close to 15,000 acres of public land for recreational use in and around the Sandy River ("Located in Portland's backyard") has local mountain... |
| Bike-sharing at the DNC exceeds expectations [BikePortland] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 12:05 PM CDT A Freewheelin' station in Denver.(Photo: Freewheelin/Flickr) A bike-sharing program that started as an employee perk for Lousville, Kentucky-based Humana Corporation has taken the national... |
| Before Next Week's CPUC Hearings, a New Player Enters Expo Debate [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 11:55 AM CDT The Expo Construction Authority must really be feeling the heat these days. KPFK's Francisco Martinez reports that Dakota Communications, the same firm hired to promote the proposed Home... |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 10:17 AM CDT 10 Things You Don't Know About Universal City Project (Bottleneck Blog) Judge Overturns Supes Decision. Taco Trucks Can Park for More Than an Hour (Times) Without Legislation by... |
| Helmet, Hot Dogs, and Hops [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 28 Aug 2008 09:12 AM CDT Cyclists Happy Hour Today, Thursday, August 28 at Buffalo Blues Meet other Pittsburgh cyclists at Buffalo Blues for a monthly Happy Hour. Bring your Bike Pittsburgh Membership card for a half price... |
| BTA responds to TriMet operators' Rose Quarter petition [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 07:29 PM CDT BTA's Michelle Poyourow.(Photo © J. Maus) Michelle Poyourow of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) will issue a statement later today about a recent petition and document that has... |
| TriMet drivers say "No" to Rose Quarter bike access [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 05:30 PM CDT "We have no political axe to grind and are not in opposition to bicycles in general. But we are in opposition to bicycles in the Rose Quarter Transit Center."– from a letter and... |
| Wiki Wednesday: Quartier Vauban, Freiburg, Germany [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 04:43 PM CDT This week's StreetsWiki feature takes us to the Quartier Vauban in Freiburg, Germany. With an area of 84 acres, the Quartier Vauban is a neighborhood of 5,000 people, designed and built as a... |
| Site LA Hosts Workshop on Future of Transportation [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 04:40 PM CDT An Urban Planner of the Future Explains the Virtue of Density Last night Site LA hosted a workshop where invitees were invited to plan for the ideal city of the future. Attendees were... |
| With community's support, Team Zoobomb focuses on Maryhill [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 12:51 PM CDT Team Zoobomb's Gabe Tiller after a training run in the West Hillslast Sunday night.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland's Team Zoobomb will vie for the crown of fastest gravity bikers in the world... |
| Good News for Metro? Most Americans Want More Transit Investment [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:35 AM CDT A new Pew Research Center study on political preferences includes polling data that show almost three-fourths of Americans favor more spending on public transportation: Column one indicates... |
| When It Comes to Safety on Bike Trails, Cyclists Are "Not on the Map" [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:21 AM CDT To Build Your Own Crime Map, Click Here Last week, when Streetsblog reported on a cyclist being attacked on the Ballona Creek Bike Trail, one commenter noted that the attack wasn't being shown on... |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Aug 2008 10:13 AM CDT Co-existance: Why Cyclists Don't Go to the Sidewalk (Gary Rides Bikes) Legislators Still Opposed to Toll Plan, I Guess They Haven't Read It (Times,Daily Bulletin) NBC Studios $800 Million... |
| U.S. Senate hopeful Merkley looks to Portland's cycling community [BikePortland] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 04:03 PM CDT Jeff Merkley(Photo: JeffMerkley.com) Jeff Merkley (D-Portland), the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, is turning to Portland's bike community for help in his race to grab a seat... |
| Cartoon Tuesday: Conventional Wisdom [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 03:48 PM CDT As the Democratic convention convenes in Denver, Matt Davies of the Journal News drills down on the national energy policy debate. Click through for the punchline. |
| TriMet work narrows Steel Bridge sidewalk [BikePortland] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:40 PM CDT A rider on the narrow Steel Bridge sidewalk (view is facing west on the north side of the bridge).(Photos © J. Maus) TriMet recently completed a construction project on the Steel Bridge and the... |
| Breaking News: Governor Agrees to Sign High-Speed Rail Bill [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 02:07 PM CDT As we continue to await word on whether we'll be able to vote on Metro's sales tax proposal, alternative transportation advocates did get some good news out of Sacramento earlier today. ... |
| CyclingEdinburgh in The Scotsman [Cycling Edinborough] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:53 PM CDT CyclingEdinburgh was asked to comment on cycling provision in relation to the recent success of Chris Hoy. It's in today's paper - on-line (if you have a Premium account). and here... |
| Last Thursday: Carfree Alberta and a special bike event [BikePortland] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 01:33 PM CDT One of my photos from an exhibition that will open Thursday night at The Breeze Block Gallery. I hope you haven't made plans for this Thursday night. Besides the usual fun of Last Thursday on... |
| Clinton Street road-rager pleads insanity to attempted murder, assault charges [BikePortland] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 12:35 PM CDT The stretch of SE Clinton where the incident occurred.(Photo © J. Maus) Johnny Eschweiler, the man who intentionally drove his car into Ben Ramsdell as he biked down SE Clinton Street nearly one year... |
| Suit-wearing thief nabs bike from City of Portland building [BikePortland] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 12:08 PM CDT Thief surveys his target.See more photos below.(Photos: PDOT) Central Precinct officers are on the lookout for a suit-wearing thief that nabbed an unsecured bike from the racks in front of the City... |
| Trib: Oakland, PennDOT eye pedestrian safety [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 11:51 AM CDT By Justin Vellucci TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Anup Aryal knows how disorienting Oakland crosswalks can seem: the throngs of students crossing at red lights, the alternate-direction bus... |
| Judge Rules Against BRU and NRDC. Fare Hikes Don’t Require EIS. [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 11:22 AM CDT The Bottleneck Blog reports that yesterday a Superior Court Judge ruled that Metro did not violate any laws when they raised fares last July without first completing an environmental review. ... |
| Obama Builds Rail Cred With Biden Pick [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 10:55 AM CDT Barack Obama's standing as an advocate for investment in US commuter rail looks to have gotten a boost with his selection of Joe Biden as his running mate. Whereas John McCain is the Senate's sworn... |
| Today's Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Aug 2008 09:39 AM CDT NBC Super Project Will Create 14,000 Trips in the Valley (Daily News) Denver Police Issue Bike Threat Alert (TIME/Swampland) OC Tollway Extension Project Hearing Scheduled for Sept. 22... |