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My “Dump the Pump” Competition Entries
Back in march, Chris alerted us to the American Public Transportation Association’s Dump the Pump Competition, where volunteer video makers could show their reasons for making the switch away from using gas/personal motor vehicles. First off, the title of this post could “our” rather than “my” — so many great people volunteered their skills as…
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Unclear on the Concept
These folks attending the PSU Farmer’s Market on Saturday apparently couldn’t discern the purpose of the cycle track striping. Interestingly, it only occurred on one block, and they were all gone 45 minutes later, but not before getting ticketed.
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KBOO Bike Show: Bicycle-based Vendors
Listen to the show (mp3, 27.0MB) Bicycle-based vendors are making their mark on Portland’s street culture and business landscape. Elly and Sara host a discussion with local two- and three-wheeled shopkeepers. Can you fit an entire convenience store onto a bike? What does it feel like to pedal a coffee shop over the Hawthorne Bridge?…
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The Second Age of Portland Cycling Infrastructure Begins
Our new Cycle Track In my view Portland became North America’s premier cycling city based on a combination of factors, many of which are cultural and social. But an undeniable ingredient was one key piece of infrastructure – the bike lane. While bike boulevards (quieter low traffic streets) acted as feeders to the bike lane…
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What Will It Take for Bike Sharing to Succeed in Portland?
A few weekends ago, we were treated to demos by four bike sharing vendors. You can find my photos and notes after the jump, and Willamette Week has a nice roundup. The common factor among all the vendors is that they won’t espouse a preference for a business model – they all say that’s up…