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Judge throws out charges in naked biking case, says it???s a ???well-established tradition??? in Portland [BikePortland]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 10:23 PM CST

Riding naked is a "well-established tradition". (Photo ?? J. Maus) The Oregonian reports that a Multnomah County Judge has thrown out indecent exposure charges in a naked biking case...

Bike/ped bridge part of Sellwood Bridge possibilities [BikePortland]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 07:56 PM CST

Let's help the county pick a better bridge. (Photo ?? J. Maus) Multnomah County has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Sellwood Bridge Project. Included in the...

Who&#8217;s coming to BikeCraft IV? [BikePortland]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 06:45 PM CST

Liz Dickey will return this year with her fantastic bike-inspired clocks. (Photo ??? J. Maus) BikeCraft IV is just around the corner! Wednesday, December 10th, at Roots Organic Brewing (on SE 7th,...

Wiki Wednesday: Bike Bus [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 03:33 PM CST

Today's Streetswiki entry comes from Josh, a Livable Streets member based in San Francisco, who writes: A Bike Bus is a group of cyclists riding together to a specific destination on a schedule...

Metro, BTA support bike tax concept [updated] [BikePortland[updated]]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 12:57 PM CST

*[UPDATE: I have edited this story to clarify that the bike tax is not, at this time, a part of Governor Kulongoski's Jobs and Transportation Act.] The BTA's Karl Rohde (in red) says he...

AIA Asks: Is It Time to Ban Billboards? [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 12:47 PM CST

This evening,the American Institute of Architects will host a forum debating whether Los Angeles should consider banning new billboards.  In the event announcement the AIA notes: Even as the...

Pop City Bike Forum: In Sum [Bike Pittsburgh]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 11:49 AM CST

The Basics On Thursday, October 23, Pop City organized the first ever public bicycle forum with the the newly appointed Bicyclist/Pedestrian Coordinator, Stephen Patchan. Before a crowd of around 125...

Slip slidin&#8217; away? Check out these tips and free workshops [BikePortland]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 11:43 AM CST

This woman stays dry and visible with a poncho. (Photos ? J. Maus) Monsoon season is upon us in Portland. When you jump on your bike these days, you never know what awaits you; wind, rain,...

Shocker: Speed Limits Are Useless Without Enforcement [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 10:42 AM CST

If drivers don't acknowledge the risk of speeding, street designs and enforcement practices have to do it for them. New research from Purdue University highlights the futility of controlling drivers'...

Obama Wants Car Czar to Accompany Big Three Aid [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 10:37 AM CST

More details of a possible Obama administration-led auto industry bailout emerged yesterday when Politico reported that the president-elect wants a "high-profile point person to oversee reforms"...

Today&#8217;s Headlines [Streetsblog LA]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 10:28 AM CST

California "Budget Expert" Calls for Increased Vehicle License Fee (Times) Mayor Claims Victory as Red Light Waits Drop (KNBC) Dems Pledge to Aid Detroit in Lame Duck Session; Obama Wants Auto...

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