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• Commissioner, Mayor hear mostly support for Last Thursday

  Positives outweigh negatives.(Photo © J. Maus) Last night, at a community meeting to hear feedback on the Last Thursday on Alberta event (read my analysis here), Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Sam Adams heard loud and clear that many people love... Posted Feb 09 2010, 03:32 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Neighborhoods, Northeast, last thursday, last thursday on alberta

• Meeting could decide fate of Last Thursday on Alberta

  Last Thursday on Alberta: A tough crowd.(Photos © J. Maus) A community meeting this Monday (2/8) being hosted by Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Sam Adams could have a major impact on the future of the Last Thursday on Alberta event... Posted Feb 05 2010, 11:10 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Neighborhoods, Rides/Events, Northeast, last thursday on alberta, alberta street

• Is our bike scene too white? Local non-profit tackles the issue

  “The people riding and making decisions about bicycles is a white, middle class group.” — Alison Graves, Community Cycling Center The staff at Community Cycling Center, a 15 year old Portland-based nonprofit that aims to increase access... Posted Oct 29 2009, 08:04 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Resources, North, Northeast, community cycling center, north portland, northeast portland, society, race, social justice

• On eve of grand jury hearing, family of assault victim releases statement

  “Mike Luther is a public transportation and safe biking advocate. His chosen method of transportation is his bicycle, and he taught his daughter and nieces and nephews how to navigate and enjoy Portland’s rich public bus and light-rail system. At... Posted Sep 04 2009, 01:51 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Northeast, Serious Crashes

• An in-depth look how bikes fare in the East Burnside Couch project

  PBOT Drawing of new streetscape on Burnside. Portland Mayor Sam Adams and a host of dignitaries and bureaucrats held a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Burnside-Couch couplet project yesterday. The $17.8 million project will transform the streetscape... Posted Aug 13 2009, 08:14 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Infrastructure, Northeast, projects

• Northeast neighborhoods shine in Sunday Parkways spotlight

  A cul-de-sac near Fernhill Park saw a lot of action Sunday.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus) On Sunday, thousands of Portlanders got a chance to explore Northeast Portland in a way they’ve never done so before. From the gorgeous homes... Posted Jul 20 2009, 10:05 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Neighborhoods, Rides/Events, Northeast, sunday parkways

• Sunday Parkways set for first foray into Northeast Portland

  Map detail of Northeast Sunday Parkways event planned for this Sunday. The Bureau of Transportation is gearing up for the second of their three Sunday Parkways events this year. On Sunday, the City will open up seven miles of streets in Northeast Portland... Posted Jul 15 2009, 07:41 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Northeast, sunday parkways

• Portlanders relish a warm, carfree Last Thursday on Alberta

  Nearby residents Gregg Lavender and Nikki Kress steal a kiss in the middle of Alberta Street last night.- Slideshow below -(Photos © J. Maus) Last night, warm weather and the onset of summer brought throngs of Portlanders out to enjoy their neighborhood... Posted May 29 2009, 06:01 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Neighborhoods, Northeast, carfree, last thursday

• Portland’s first cycle track proposed for Cully

  A cross-section detail of proposed design of NE Cully Street shows 8 1/2-foot wide cycle-track. Nearly two years ago, we wondered whether it was time to try physically separated bike lanes. Now, the City of Portland is poised to build its first-ever,... Posted Nov 20 2008, 08:59 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Infrastructure, Neighborhoods, Northeast, projects, cully boulevard project, cycle tracks

• Neighborhood support grows for Going St. bike boulevard

  A banner for the BTA’s campaign seenat an event this summer.(Photos © J. Maus) Back in August, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) announced that Going Street would be the focus of their first major effort to create a new bike boulevard in... Posted Nov 19 2008, 02:42 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Infrastructure, Neighborhoods, Northeast, Bicycle Boulevards, BTA, going street bike boulevard

• Effort to keep Colwood green would leave room for bikes

  “Loss of the Colwood open space could also result in a permanent gap in the 40-Mile Loop Bike and Pedestrian Trail.”– Tony Fuentes, NE Portland resident and member of the Keep Colwood Green! Coalition Citizen activists and a host of... Posted Sep 10 2008, 05:55 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Infrastructure, Neighborhoods, Northeast

• New Alberta eatery goes big for bike parking

  While riding down NE Alberta Street yesterday I noticed a new cafe with some fantastic bike parking. (Photos © J. Maus) The place is called the Radio Room (NE 11th and Alberta) and according to a posting on Portland Food and Drink it is owned by four... Posted Aug 29 2008, 01:06 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Infrastructure, Neighborhoods, Northeast, Bike Friendly Businesses, Bike Parking

• BTA: NE Going Street will be focus of bike boulevard effort

  Low-traffic, tree-lined conditions will help make NE Going a great bike boulevard.(Photo: Google Streetview) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has announced that NE Going Street will become the first street to receive funding for improvements... Posted Aug 14 2008, 03:26 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Infrastructure, Neighborhoods, Northeast, Bicycle Boulevards

• Northeast Portland bike shop calls it quits

  (Image: Google Maps Streetview) Gateway Bicycles, located at NE Halsey and 119th, has decided to close their doors. A reader forwarded me an email sent out by the shop’s owners. Here’s the message (also posted on their website): We are sorry... Posted Aug 10 2008, 05:15 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Neighborhoods, Northeast, Bike Shops

• It’s official: Last Thursday will be completely car-free

  Cars won’t be allowed on Alberta Street during future Last Thursday events.(Photos © J. Maus) The City of Portland has decided to work with neighborhood groups and a coalition of city agencies to close NE Alberta Street to car traffic for the monthly... Posted Aug 05 2008, 12:34 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Neighborhoods, Northeast