Over the past month or so, bike traffic seems to have skyrocketed around Portland. Streets were already packed with bikes through the summer months and now (especially with the Bike Commute Challenge going full steam) it's getting ridiculous out there.

The first of four bike corrals slated for downtown Portland has already been installed. The location is SW 3rd and Pine street in front of Stumptown Coffee (a very busy bike destination, especially for Portland bike messengers) and Bijou Cafe.