| Weekend Open Thread: Let it snow! [BikePortland] Posted: 20 Dec 2008 12:00 PM CST Bike lane snow angel. (Photo © J. Maus Wow. Lots of fresh and fluffy snow out there this morning. Please use this post to report what your plans are and what the riding conditions are like in... (click through to website for more) |
| As cuts loom, PBOT asks for help to prioritize [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 04:31 PM CST [Note: You'll notice I've begun using the acronym PBOT instead of PDOT. That's because the Portland Department of Transportation (which actually is the Office of Transportation but no one ever called... (click through to website for more) |
| Obama at press conference: LaHood has “created opportunities for bikers” [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 03:42 PM CST "He has not only helped rebuild our landscape, he's helped beautify it by creating opportunities for bikers and runners to enjoy our great outdoors." — Obama on... (click through to website for more) |
| Now available: The new BikePortland.org T-shirt [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 02:51 PM CST $20 and in bike box green. How can you resist?! Our fantastic new shirts are here and they're ready for general consumption. The design is pretty simple; a pack of riders and the words... (click through to website for more) |
| Happy Holidays and See You Soon [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 01:25 PM CST Dear Streetsbloggers, First off, Happy Holidays to you and yours. I appreciate it everytime you decide to type in la.streetsblog.org or link to one of our stories from another... (click through to website for more) |
| Riverfront land purchase seen as “new era” for future trail [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 01:20 PM CST The University of Portland has just acquired the property outlined in yellow. Supporters of a transportation trail along the river see this as a major step forward. (Image courtesy U of... (click through to website for more) |
| Streetsblog.Net Looks at Bike Rider’s Bill of Rights [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 12:57 PM CST (editor's note: I more than understand that the whole point of Streetsblog.net is to help local transportation reform activists see what's going on in other parts of the country. Even so, it's... (click through to website for more) |
| Local riding club looks to raise money for fellow Wheelman [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 12:48 PM CST Keith Ticknor The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club are rallying support for Keith Ticknor, who suffers from a brain tumor, with a benefit ride and a Christmas tree sale on Saturday. Ticknor has been... (click through to website for more) |
| Guest Article: Erik Tonkin on why he joined the FPC [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 11:52 AM CST Erik Tonkin (Photos © J. Maus) [Publisher's note: This article was written by Sellwood Cycle Repair co-owner, community advocate, and beloved off-road racer, Erik Tonkin. Erik writes about an issue... (click through to website for more) |
| Bike Coalition Looks to Bring Safer Streets to Glendale [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 11:05 AM CST One of Glendale's Better Streets for Pedestrians Sometimes when you live in place as large as Los Angeles, you can forget that there are other relatively large cities that are almost literally next... (click through to website for more) |
| Open Thread for riding conditions (12/19) [BikePortland] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 10:31 AM CST Dee from Magpie Messenger Collective says the harsh weather hasn't slowed down his business. (Photo © J. Maus) From the look of things so far this morning, this might be one of most... (click through to website for more) |
| Bush Administration Rejects O.C. Toll Road Plan [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 10:27 AM CST Rendering of Project Produced by the Save San Onofre Coalition Yesterday, the United States Commerce Department surprised both detractors and supporters of the plan to build a $1.3 billion, six to... (click through to website for more) |
| Today’s Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 19 Dec 2008 09:23 AM CST CPUC Punts Expo Ruling...Again (LA Now) Bush Admin May Pursue Managed Bankruptcy for Car Makers (NYT) Obama Team Rushing to Draft Stimulus Package of Up to $1 Trillion (NYT, Politico) Current... (click through to website for more) |
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