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After years of growth, organizers of tomorrow’s Naked Bike Ride …
WEBJul 29, 2022 · “We are trying to remind folks that this isn’t Bridge Pedal.” – WNBR organizer. After growing into Portland’s biggest free bike event, the World Naked Bike Ride wants to get back to its roots. Organizers of this year’s edition — which will embark from Peninsula Park Saturday night — say they want the ride to evolve from a massive party to a more manageable protest.
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WEB4 days ago · Portland Police will spend $500,000 on new bicycles. The funds will be used to purchase up to 238 new bicycles in the next five years. September 19, 2024. Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) 17 Comments.
Try these five great bike rides, curated by the City of Portland
WEBApr 22, 2021 · START/END: Gateway Discovery Park (NE 106th Ave and NE Halsey St). 6 miles; flat, some paved trails, short sections with bike lanes on busier streets. North Greeley and Greenways Ride. This 8-mile North Portland ride offers a little bit of everything. Discover Neighborhood Greenways of Albina and …
Biketown 2.0 is here and the electric bike share era has begun
WEBSep 9, 2020 · It's a big day for Portland's transportation system. Last night the transportation bureau flipped the switch on a long-awaited Biketown expansion. The Biketown app is now fully upgraded and 500 electric bikes are ready to be rented and currently spread over the expanded, 32 square-mile servic
New Safe Rest Village coming to Peninsula Crossing Trail in north ...
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · One of the village locations is a 62,250 square-foot parcel of land adjacent to the Peninsula Crossing Trail, a mutli-use path that’s part of the 40-Mile Loop that provides a carfree connection between N Willamette Blvd and N Columbia Blvd. The new Safe Rest Village location is just north of the Willamette Blvd entrance of N Princeton Street.
A sneak peek at Portland’s new protected bike lane design guide
WEBMay 23, 2018 · Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) May 23, 2018. 81. PBOT’s Roger Geller unveiled the new design guide last Thursday. (Photos: Jonathan Maus) Portland has been talking about physically protected bike lanes for years. The problem is, we’ve mostly just been talking — and not building. And when we have built them, the designs have been ...
Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen: Proof of concept that low-car …
WEBJun 12, 2013 · That large reduction in auto traffic is key to understanding why this — and many other streets like it — are a success. Fewer cars means more space, less noise, better air quality, and a safer, comfortable environment that fosters more business and social interactions.
Your guide to ride the Portland Winter Light Festival
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · Get your crew and hit some WLF exhibits! (Photos: Willamette Light Brigade/Amy Sakurai) Just in time to cure the long winter blues, the seventh annual Portland Winter Light Festival is here! And we’ve got the details on five group rides and three excellent custom-built routes you can do on your own.
Oregon bike tax revenue ticks up, but still short of expectations
WEBDec 17, 2019 · The bike tax was one of three new taxes passed in 2017. In total, the State of Oregon estimates they’ll bring in $343 million per biennium by 2025. A payroll tax to pay for transit is the largest source of new revenue and is estimated to provide $217 million in the 2019-2021 biennium. Taxes on new cars and trucks will chip in about $80 million.