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Human Powered News Since 2005. Tipline 503-706-8804 threads.net/@bikeportland

Joined August 2007
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We're back on X... Just to say that we aren't coming back and that we're on Bluesky Find BikePortland on Bluesky here ->>> bsky.app/profile/bikeportlan…

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ICYMI, I'm regrettably shutting down this account and will be using Threads to share our daily stories and other updates. Please find us @bikeportland over there. Of course our OG location at bikeportland.org is always available.

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I've spent 1000s of hours posting on here and deeply appreciate what Twitter/X did for media & democracy... I even like the folks who disagree w me! I hate this decision, but it's time. Musk has gone too far & I don't feel good being a part of something he so actively owns.
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Have worked many years and hours to build a following on this platform only to have one dude come and ruin it. Seriously considering letting this account die and moving to Threads. If we go quiet soon on here, you'll know why.
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More problems on paths as driver smashes onto Springwater and man slashes trail user bikeportland.org/2024/08/12/…

More problems on paths as driver smashes onto Springwater and man slashes trail user

More incursions of violence into what should be safe public spaces.

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This week at Bike Happy Hour: 2nd Annual Show & Shine - Free fun, all bikes and people welcome. Collab with MADE.bike bikeportland.org/2024/08/12/…
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Monday Roundup: Sideshow solution, concrete, cargo bikes, and more bikeportland.org/2024/08/12/…

Monday Roundup: Sideshow solution, concrete, cargo bikes, and more

The most notable items we came across in the past seven days.

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Dispatch from Beaverton's inaugural Farmers Market Ride (inspired by Portland's ride of the same name!) - The latest sign of a budding bike culture in the 'Tron. bikeportland.org/2024/08/01/…

Dispatch from Beaverton's inaugural Farmers Market Ride

More signs of life from Beaverton's budding bike scene.

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A note from the publisher bikeportland.org/2024/07/31/…

A note from the publisher

Adjust your expectations because I'm on a family trip for the next 10 days.

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In 2017, Portland's ABC affiliate station @KATUNews had BP editor/publisher @Jonathan_Maus on their "Your Voice, Your Vote" interview show to talk about Oregon's (just passed) $15 tax on new bikes. The host asked "What abt people who say cyclists don't pay for roads?"
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Here's what you need to know about upcoming Springwater path closure bikeportland.org/2024/07/31/…

Here's what you need to know about upcoming Springwater path closure

New dates and closure details confirmed.

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Here's a video version of the story about PBOT removing some concrete "Slow Street" planters bikeportland.org/2024/07/30/…
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Concrete planters for calming traffic removed after frequent collisions - @PBOTinfo thought 2,500 pound planters would do the trick. So did we! bikeportland.org/2024/07/30/…

Concrete planters for calming traffic removed after frequent collisions

Some might think they worked as intended.

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Street trees that create a perfect shady canopy for on-street bike parking in front of a bar. This is peak portland summer.  🌳🚲
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In case the confusion/inaccurate comms from @PDXParksandRec and @portlandgeneral threw you off: There will be a closure of Springwater Corridor 8/5 - 6 & on 8/29-30. Partial closures will occur Monday, 8/26 - Wednesday, 8/28. bikeportland.org/2024/07/26/…

PGE sign announces five day Springwater Trail closure

No official word or confirmation from PGE, but the sign looks legit.

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'Bike canopy' at new PPS building offers covered, solar-powered bike parking bikeportland.org/2024/07/29/…

'Bike canopy' at new PPS building offers covered, solar-powered bike parking

This one checks almost all the boxes.

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Solar-powered, covered bike parking at the new PPS Multiple Pathways to Graduation bldg on NE 16th and Glisan 😲👀
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Comment of the Week: How a $100 bike changed one person's life bikeportland.org/2024/07/29/…

Comment of the Week: How a $100 bike changed one person's life

An e-bike can be a public health intervention.

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Monday Roundup: Climate Kamala, 70-plus cyclists, freedom to speed, and more - The best stories we came across in the past 7 days. bikeportland.org/2024/07/29/…

Monday Roundup: VP Harris on climate, 70-plus cyclists, freedom to speed, and more

The most notable items we came across in the past seven days.

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