| Weekend Guide and Open Thread [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 05:13 PM PDT It's the weekend! I've been largely without a working computer this week — my laptop will be out of the shop on Monday afternoon — and I'm looking forward to having a... (click through to website for more) |
| Oregonian slams BTA’s new stance on CRC [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 03:52 PM PDT An anti-12 lane CRC sign (Photo © J. Maus) An editorial in this morning's Oregonian criticizes Bicycle Transportation Alliance leaders for their recently stated opposition of the plan to... (click through to website for more) |
| Posted: 27 Mar 2009 01:25 PM PDT Remember when we told you that the League of American Bicycliststs ranked Pennsylvania as 38th out of 50 states on their Bike Friendly States list? Well that's not as low as we can go. Another... (click through to website for more) |
| Sneak preview of Filmed by Bike movies [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 10:33 AM PDT This year, the street will be officially carfree for opening night crowds (Photos © J. Maus) Filmed by Bike, Portland's legendary bike film festival now in its seventh year, is gearing up to... (click through to website for more) |
| Another homegrown bike craft: Duct tape handlebar bags [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:58 AM PDT Yes that's duct tape, with a reflective star. (Photos © J. Maus) Tomas Quinones can be seen frequently on Shift bike fun rides, Cycle Wild camping trips, and other bike cultural events. He... (click through to website for more) |
| The World’s Best Music Videos Featuring Bicycles [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:18 AM PDT Dave Burdick yesterday offered up his choices for the Top 5 videos featuring a bicycle on the Huffington Post. While it's nice to see the mainstream blogosphere types showing some love for... (click through to website for more) |
| Bill Rosendahl, Unplugged in Del Rey [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:12 AM PDT Photo:UWEC Last night, Westside Councilman Bill Rosendahl held a forum for residents of Del Rey to discuss their traffic concerns with officials with Caltrans and LADOT. At first, I wondered... (click through to website for more) |
| Letter from the editor: Greetings from Florida [BikePortland] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 08:27 AM PDT Our little beach on Anna Maria Island. Howdy folks. Hope all is well in Portland. My girls and I are enjoying a bit of sun and fun on Anna Maria Island on the Gulf Coast of Florida (just south of... (click through to website for more) |
| Introducing Livable Streets Education [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 07:56 AM PDT The newest member of the Livable Streets Initiative, Livable Streets Education (LSE), partners with schools, cultural institutions and community-based organizations working for improved urban... (click through to website for more) |
| The Headlines: 3.27.09 [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 07:54 AM PDT slow news day The Headlines Birmingham Bridge traffic restricted tomorrow, work progresses PG The Car-nage Spilled gasoline fouling McKees Rocks sewers PG Five women hurt in Downtown car-SUV crash... (click through to website for more) |
| Passenger Rail Isn't Just for "Rail Buffs" [Streetsblog LA"Rail Buffs"] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 07:52 AM PDT I just returned from an overnight train trip on Amtrak a couple of days ago, riding the Crescent from Meridian, Mississippi, into Penn Station, after completing the southbound trip a week earlier.... (click through to website for more) |
| Today’s Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 27 Mar 2009 07:51 AM PDT Ansaldo Breda Makes Its Pitch to Angelenos (Times) Bottleneck Blog and Print Times Takes a Look at Yesterday's Metro Meeting Metro Board Says Hello Huizar and Robinson, Bye-bye Snoble (Daily News) ... (click through to website for more) |
| Metro Board Wrap: New Members, Delayed Rail Car Decision and 2001 LRTP [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 04:47 PM PDT There was a strong union presence at today's meeting, and most weren't wearing yellow shirts. When I arrived at this morning's Metro Board meeting, I was surprised that the line to get in the board... (click through to website for more) |
| Back to the Grid: John Norquist on How to Fix National Transpo Policy [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 03:34 PM PDT The news coming out of Washington last week jacked up expectations for national transportation policy to new heights. Cabinet members Ray LaHood and Shaun Donovan announced a partnership to connect... (click through to website for more) |
| “Bridge Cures Cancer,” announces CRC opposition group [BikePortland] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:30 PM PDT The grassroots group that is forming to oppose plans for a new 12-lane Columbia River Crossing (CRC) bridge project on I-5 has released the second in their series of mock sales pitches. In the... (click through to website for more) |
| Suspect arrested in Pearl bike thefts [BikePortland] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 11:03 AM PDT Jason Charles Bush (Photo: Portland Police) We recently reported on a high-end bike theft from a Pearl District condo. This theft occurred during a period in which there seem to have been an... (click through to website for more) |
| The Headlines: 3.26.09 [Bike Pittsburgh] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 08:49 AM PDT The Headlines U.S. infrastructure is deplored, gets a D grade PG State voters back car cell phone ban, poll shows PG Post Gazette Poll: Should PA Ban cell phones while driving? IRS Issues Direction... (click through to website for more) |
| Thanks Gov., Even with Prop A City Facing Long-Term Transit Cuts [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 08:14 AM PDT Photo: Divwerf/Flickr It may be 16 months away, but thanks in large part to the Governor's and legislature's complete victory over transit riders when they re-worked the budget and completely... (click through to website for more) |
| As Transit Is Gutted in Orange County, Freeways Set to Expand [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 08:11 AM PDT Communities around the country are bracing for the impact of fare hikes and transit cuts, as jury-rigged funding mechanisms for vital local transportation systems crumble under the strain of the... (click through to website for more) |
| Today’s Headlines [Streetsblog LA] Posted: 26 Mar 2009 07:29 AM PDT "Budget Crisis" Ballot Measure in Trouble (Times) Fasana and Other Measure R Opponents Lobby for Measure R Funds (Star-News) Santa Monica Residents Opposed to Expo Yard at Art Complex (Times) ... (click through to website for more) |
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