Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • The Portland Bicycle: Could it Actually be a Service?

    A lot of the commentary on past posts about the Portland Bicycle (a locally manufactured entry-level commuter bike) has opined that we can’t get the quality we want at the price point ($300 or under) that we’re aiming for, and what we could produce for that price isn’t anything anyone would want to ride for…

  • A Milestone!

    Yesterday Portland Transport had its 10,000th visitor. We are still a relatively young site. How are we doing? What are your suggestions for how to make this blog more relevant or useful?

  • Report from Portland Pedestrian Summit II

    My experience of Ped Summit II began when I boarded the #45 bus in downtown Portland. Over the next few blocks, 3 or 4 more transportation advocates boarded the bus, and on the way to Multnomah Village, the driver regaled us with the comparative advantages of the #44 versus his #45 to get us to…

  • Portland Traffic and Transportation Class Fall Term, 2005

    My own transportation advocacy was greatly enhanced when I took the PDOT/PSU traffic and transportation class almost 10 years ago. Offered every spring and fall, I would recommend this course to anyone interested in improving transportation in their neighborhood, city or region. Here’s the info on the fall class… Neighborhood traffic, alternative transportation and how…

  • Bookshelf: Urban Cycling

    We have two similar but very different books on the topic of urban cycling! Urban Bikers’ Tricks and Tips Link to book at Amazon.com Link to book at Powell’s Link to book at Multnomah County Library List Price: This book is the ultimate practical guide. All kinds of situations that a cyclist may run into…