BikePortland
20 years of independent journalism for our community. Jonathan Maus is editor & publisher (https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanmaus.bsky.social). News tips 503-706-8804 or maus.jonathan@gmail.com
- More good news for Cesar Chavez Blvd. Earmark in latest federal budget bill includes $250,000 to “improve safety” on one mile section between Hawthorne & Powell Blvd. Likely to include road diet. www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
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- Another thing this bill would do is make it illegal to sell an "impostor vehicle" — which is when a retailer sells an e-motorcycle but the label says "e-bike". bikeportland.org/2026/02/03/o...
- Featuring accounts of several folks who biked to the event and photographs from Geoffrey Hiller. bikeportland.org/2026/02/03/j...
- New #Job Listing: Job: Shop Manager & Lead Mechanic - bike works by p:ear bikeportland.org/2026/02/03/j...
- Get caught up in this roundup of transportation stories from around the web bikeportland.org/2026/02/02/m...
- Bike lanes die in darkness
- New #Job Listing: Communications/Social Media Intern (Paid) - Safe Routes Partnership bikeportland.org/2026/02/02/j...
- Have we ever had a TriMet board that was this good?? youtu.be/0kOM0dFcFUU?...
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- Reposted by BikePortlandIf your children got tear gassed today I want to hear from you, even if you don’t live in my district. You can contact my office at councilor.green@portlandoregon.gov
- Video from Saturday’s ride now posted youtu.be/Nuwda-PjAwE?...
- Full photo gallery from today's massive protest ride now up bikeportland.org/2026/01/31/p...
- Full photo gallery from today's massive protest ride now up bikeportland.org/2026/01/31/p...
- Reposted by BikePortlandThere are FIVE Solidarity Bike Rides on Saturday Jan 31, most linking up with the 2PM Irving Park Vigil Ride for those murdered by ICE. From Milwaukie, Westside, Woodstock, Ladds We are stronger together. Find details about all at shift2bikes.org @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social @bikeportland.org
- We Ride In Unity Saturday Jan 31 2PM meet, 2:30 roll Irving Park NE 7th & Fremont slow roll to Waterfront Esplanade a Vigil for Those Murdered by ICE @shift2bikes.bsky.social @pdxoregon50501.bsky.social @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social @pnwelcome.bsky.social www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...
- PBOT Bike Coordinator Roger Geller got to lay out his 'Bikeable Portland' plan, which now has some healthy competition. bikeportland.org/2026/01/29/c...
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- The city is marching closer to asking Portlanders to pay more for using roads. Here's how much you might pay in new fees... bikeportland.org/2026/01/29/c...
- Thanks for coming out to Bike Happy Hour everyone. So many great conversations. Cool to meet D3 Council candidate Tom Sollitt and hear from PBOT bike coordinator Roger Geller.
- Today (weds) at Bike Happy Hour: - Grab a free 'ICE OUT' whistle - Meet D3 City Council Candidate Tom Sollitt www.tomforpdx.com - Eat and drink yummy things with nice people. - Build community, meet new folks. - Share/learn during open mic at 5:30. *3-6:00 pm Migration Brewing on N Williams Ave*
- Join us at Bike Happy Hour tomorrow (Weds) and come home with one of these free "ICE OUT" whistles made by BHH regulars Eric Ivy and Lady Max. 3-6 pm at Migration Brewing on N Williams Ave.
- Well over a dozen rides are already planned nationwide. Portland's ride happens at 2:00 from Irving Park in Northeast bikeportland.org/2026/01/27/p...
- Here's the fleshed-out version of the concept plan I reported on last week. It's been developed by City Bike Coordinator Roger Geller, and it's got support from key advocates and Councilor Steve Novick bikeportland.org/2026/01/27/b...
- “We Ride in Unity” Ride planned for Alex Pretti and all victims of ICE. Saturday, January 31st at Irving Park (NE). Meet 1:00, ride 2:00. Hosted by Golden Pliers Bike Shop.
- At an event for downtown business owners and tourism officials last week, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson told the crowd that Portland needs to be the best bicycling city in America and that multimodal infrastructure needs to be "front and center of all decisions" youtu.be/jjtsOgIgseQ
- With a note about the national nightmare unfolding in Minneapolis. bikeportland.org/2026/01/26/m...
- See you Wednesday! ❤️
- Feeling the need to connect with neighbors who care about each other? Bike Happy Hour every Wednesday, 3-6 Migration Brewing 3947 N Williams Family friendly, warm conversation, and a caring community. @bikeportland.org @shift2bikes.bsky.social www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...
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- "If those numbers are correct, we can't build this project. There's no way you're going to get the money to do it at this point." - Lee Beyer, OTC vice-chair and former Oregon legislator bikeportland.org/2026/01/23/t...
- "We thought Safe Routes to School was safe." - Zachary Lauritzen, Oregon Walks bikeportland.org/2026/01/22/l...
- Great news! bikeportland.org/2026/01/22/r...
- Momentum is gathering to put real funding behind a plan first hatched by PBOT bike coordinator Roger Geller in 2024 bikeportland.org/2026/01/22/w...
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- Business owners have tamped down their opposition and talks have moved in a slightly BAT-ward direction; but the debate is far from over. bikeportland.org/2026/01/21/o...
- This plan can be a powerful tool for community leaders and should help hasten road safety interventions and investments in East Multnomah County. bikeportland.org/2026/01/21/c...
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- Come for the community and conversations about bike theft with a public safety officer. Stay for the bike touring slide shows! bikeportland.org/2026/01/20/w...
- A roundup of the most notable stories that came across my desk in the past week bikeportland.org/2026/01/20/m...
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- "The team recommended the addition of warning signs as an immediate measure that can be done with available funds." - David House, ODOT Public Affairs bikeportland.org/2026/01/16/o...
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- In the long term, I believe there's no escaping the fact that the city must invest more to update the fleet and add bikes. Hopefully this survey encourages PBOT to find that funding! bikeportland.org/2026/01/16/c...
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- Updated story w comment from PCEF. They say the pilot pumped over $250,000 into local bike shops!
- 138 rebates were issued during the pilot. Now the city will ramp up for the full launch in late March bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/c...
- Seems like a sad irony that a concern about car drivers getting backed up near a freeway could tank the dream of dedicated bus lanes bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/t...
- Just updated with statement from TriMet explaining much more about why and how they plan to close on the sale of this building by this summer.
- TriMet GM announced the plans at a Metro transportation committee meeting this morning. The sale isn't final AFAIK, but TriMet has about $12 million set aside for it and the list price is $10 million. bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/t...
- 138 rebates were issued during the pilot. Now the city will ramp up for the full launch in late March bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/c...
- More dry and sunny weather is coming. If you can get over the persistent existential dread of the climate change causing that, you might as well ride your bike. bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/w...
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- TriMet GM announced the plans at a Metro transportation committee meeting this morning. The sale isn't final AFAIK, but TriMet has about $12 million set aside for it and the list price is $10 million. bikeportland.org/2026/01/15/t...
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- New #Job Listing: Shipping Specialist - Velotech, Inc. bikeportland.org/2026/01/14/j...
