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Bikes Cut Through Construction Congestion
This morning’s O features a cover story (“Navigating the maze“) on coping strategies for commuters facing downtown construction projects. Who fared best: the two-wheeled set.
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BTA Pushes Boulevard Agenda
You’ll recall that earlier this year the BTA announced a shift in strategy to emphasing bike boulevards rather than bike lanes. This strategy has now moved to the tactical level with a strong push for boulevard projects in this years MTIP and TE (Transportation Enhancements) processes. From a recent e-mail alert: 1. Metro MTIP Funding…
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Bike Paramedics
An interesting piece yesterday on NPR’s “Day to Day” about deploying EMTs on bikes. The biggest obstacle? Insurance reimbursement practices.
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KBOO Bike Show: The Metal Cowboy
Listen to the show (mp3, 12.6M) Featuring Joe Kurmaskie, also known as the Metal Cowboy, on how touring across the country with his kids brought him to a new point in his life. Jerden Freeauf talks about a solo cross country trip. And … the new THEME SONG.
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Crossing Bikes with Rail
Via the SHIFT list, this is an interesting way to mix modes, especially for all the rail fans in the readership: Monthly Small Museums tour by Bike – Trainspotting! Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave Sat 11/4, 1:00p (Tour will last at least 3 hours, more if interest)) Contact: Carye Bye, 503-248-4454, bathtublady[at]gmail.com Details: This…