Oregon’s bike tax receipts reflect pandemic-era boom
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
12h ago
New bikes on the showroom at Trek Bicycle Store. (Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) The amount of revenue collected by the State of Oregon from the bicycle excise tax was over $1 million for the first time ever in 2022. And the total amount of new bikes sold in the state have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Those are two insights we can glean from Oregon Department of Revenue data that has been kept since the bike tax went into effect on January 1st, 2018. The bike tax was a part of House Bill 2017, the landmark, $5.3 billion transportation package passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2017. In addit ..read more
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Weekend Event Guide: Kidical Mass, Arleta Triangle Square, trail building and more
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
12h ago
What better way to mark Easter than with a Kidical Mass ride? (Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) The clouds should break just in time for the weekend, so make sure to take full advantage by checking out one of the fun rides below… Saturday, March 30th BIPOC Dig Day – 8:30 am at Rocky Point Central Trailhead (Scappoose)Join Warpaint Mag in partnership with NW Trail Alliance on this exciting trail-building project that will result in the Portland area’s first POC (person of color) designed and built mountain bike trail. More info here. Arleta Triangle Square Winter Work Party – 10:00 am in the Plaza ..read more
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Remember: Be courteous when riding on SW Terwilliger sidewalk
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
20h ago
This 2013 photo shows why some riders might opt to use the path adjacent to SW Terwilliger instead of the unprotected bike lanes. (Jonathan Maus – BikePortland) Terwilliger Parkway is an iconic Portland bike route. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the winding road with interesting inclines is shrouded in lush greenery and offers memorable views of the Willamette River. For some it’s a route to and from southwest neighborhoods into downtown Portland, and for others it’s a perfect warm-up to challenging, hilltop destinations in the west hills like Council Crest Park. The same ..read more
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Interview with Cassie Wilson, author of a new report that’s required reading for transportation advocates
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
20h ago
As transportation advocates of all stripes gird for what’s going to be a very intense session of the Oregon Legislature next year, there’s a new report that I think should required reading: Oregon in Motion: The development and impacts of HB 2017 and recommendations for a 2025 transportation package (PDF). As the title says, all eyes are on 2025 because lawmakers are expected to craft and (try to) pass another massive spending and policy plan, the likes of which haven’t been seen since the $5.3 billion package passed in 2017. The importance of this moment needs to be understood — that’s why I ..read more
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Get crafty, toast our co-host, and be a movie star at Bike Happy Hour this week
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
3d ago
Just some of last week’s crowd on the Gorges Beer Co patio. (Jonathan Maus – BikePortland) I hope you’ll consider joining us at Bike Happy Hour tomorrow (Weds, 3/27). I realize it’s Spring Break and lots of folks are not on their normal schedules, but BHH will continue on as per usual. And we’ve got a great night planned! As you might have seen on Instagram this week, BHH regular “Lady Max” Nash is bringing her kit and caboodle of craftyness to share with all of us. Max and her Flat Tire Creations have made several appearances at BHH over the past year and you might have seen her really cool ..read more
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Sneak peek at new carfree path entrance to Mt. Tabor Park
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
3d ago
Looking south toward Division. (Photos: Jonathan Maus – BikePortland) Mische’s plan. On Monday, April 1st, the Portland Parks & Recreation bureau will realize a 113-year-old vision when they open a new southern entrance to Mt. Tabor Park.  The year was 1911 when a plan for Mt. Tabor was drawn up by Emmanuel Mische, who worked for the Olmsted landscape architecture firm and went on to become superintendent of Portland Parks. Mische’s plan shows a “Maple Entrance” between what is now Southeast Division Street and SE Lincoln. Fast forward to the Mt. Tabor Park Master Plan, which was upda ..read more
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Comment of the Week: The problems with bespoke funding
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by Lisa Caballero (Assistant Editor)
4d ago
In a week of strong comments, Charley’s stood out for its even tone and thoughtful analysis. Writing in response to last week’s post about the political tightrope the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) walks because of unexpected revenue windfalls, Charley broadened his critique beyond PCEF to include a certain type of ballot measure. This comment is so polished, it’s almost as if Charley was angling for Comment of the Week. And you know something? that’s OK. Put some effort into it, write a short op-ed, that’s what we’re here for. Here’s what Charley wrote: PCEF is one example of a taxing an ..read more
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Monday Roundup: Cost of cars, call for bollards, cougar attack, and more
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
4d ago
Welcome to the week. Hope you are able to enjoy “spring break” even though it doesn’t feel that spring-y out right now. Here’s what our community has been talking about for the past seven days… ‘Hell on earth’: It was striking to me how similar the anti-urban cycling arguments are in Paris to the ones we hear in America. (The Telegraph) Trails momentum: A new US DOT program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will give a boost to carfree path projects nationwide — it’s just a shame that so far only $45 million is on offer. (Associated Press) The woes of car ownership: It’s truly ..read more
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Podcast: In the Shed with Eva & Jonathan – Ep 16
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
1w ago
It’s Friday, and you know what that means… Yes it is time for our weekly podcast featuring the wonderful Eva Frazier and I! We were graced with Eva’s presence before she jets off once again — this time to beautiful Kearny, Nebraska where she’s got a date with a few thousand sandhill cranes. In addition to amazing bird migrations, here’s what else we talked about: Eva’s wife’s Robitussin-induced fever dream. What is Eva’s favorite place to ride? Albina Vision Trust and the highway caps. Eva’s idea to charge property tax for on-street parking spots. Sunday Parkways: The good, the bad, and the ..read more
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Man hit while bicycling downtown has died from injuries
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by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
1w ago
Henderson’s bike was found in the bike lane on this section of SW Alder just east of 3rd Ave. 40-year-old Johnathan Henderson moved to Portland four years ago and spent most of his time riding his beloved singlespeed “fixie” on downtown streets — filling one delivery order after another. Around 9:30 pm on March 12th, he was involved in a collision with the driver of a Land Rover SUV near the intersection of Southwest Alder and 3rd. The impact with the SUV knocked Henderson to the ground and he was taken to the hospital in a coma. He died on March 18th at 3:02 pm. Police have yet to release an ..read more
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