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Monday Roundup: Cargo e-bike buying guide, bike lane lawsuit, Tokyo, and more

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Hi again everyone! I know it’s Tuesday, but I wasn’t feeling up to working yesterday. I had my total knee replacement surgery Friday and after a really great first day, I had two hard days of pain and pill fog. I’m feeling better today so, fingers-crossed, I should make only forward progress from here on out.
Why I stopped riding, and how I’ll start again

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

On October 4th, 2020 I crested an eight-mile climb, high above the village of Spitzenberg on a dirt road in a rural part of Columbia County about 10 miles northwest of downtown Scappoose when I stopped and had an epiphany. I was 30 miles from home at that point and was just about to descend even deeper into the woods and logging roads between Highway 30 and Highway 47. With the “bullshit miles” behind me, the ride was just getting good. But something didn’t feel right.
A bike shop owner’s view on tariffs and market uncertainty

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Yesterday I shared how Trump’s tariff policies are impacting a Portland-based bike company that imports its apparel and bicycles from China and other markets overseas. But what about local bike shops? For that perspective I called Brad Parker, owner of Metropolis Cycles on North Williams Avenue. Here’s a slightly edited version of our conversation:How has all the Trump tariff news impacted your business so far?
Weekend Event Guide: Ladds 500, tres Roubaix, Gold Sprints and more

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Portland is so back! This is one of the best event and ride lineups I’ve shared since last summer. You are going to have such a great weekend! The only downside is that I’ll be on a couch the entire time, nursing my knee after total joint replacement surgery which I’m having tomorrow.
City outlines plan to bolster bike buses with signage and infrastructure upgrades

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

The bike bus movement has been a decidedly grassroots phenomenon. Moms and dads have stepped up to organize rides at local schools and families have shown up to ride together. But as the trend matures and looks to expand beyond early adopters and reach its true potential, it needs a stronger foundation that must include help from local government to keep roads safe and welcoming for everyone. “We’re saying, ‘Bring it on!’ Let’s figure out how to do this even better.
Local bike company hangs on for dear life as Trump tariffs take hold

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

As President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to run roughshod over the economy, one local company has gone into survival mode to weather the storm. Kyle Ranson, CEO of southeast Portland-based apparel company Showers Pass and founder of electric bike brand Vvolt says he may be forced to close as the weight of tariffs suffocate his business. “Obviously we’re going to hold as long as we can. But basically it’s a complete holding pattern,” Ranson shared with BikePortland this morning.
Portland Senator a lone voice against highway widening

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Oregon Senator Khanh Pham has planted a flag this legislative session on the idea that repairing and maintaining existing highways is more important than expanding them or building new ones. On Monday, Senator Pham, a Democrat who represents outer southeast and northeast Portland, was the sole “no” vote on a bill that originally sought to give the Oregon Department of Transportation a blank check to widen a highway.
TriMet wants to know if they should go bigger for transit on 82nd

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Because TriMet and the City of Portland won’t do more to prevent people from driving cars on 82nd Avenue in the future, a $320 million transit upgrade might not be enough to significantly improve bus service. TriMet 82nd Avenue Transit Project will bring their high-capacity FX bus service to 10 miles of 82nd Avenue between Clackamas Town Center and northeast Portland.
Avalos: Public safety and police accountability needs more transportation voices

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos says a new City of Portland governing body with strong police oversight needs representation from transportation advocates. And with applications to serve on the Community Board for Police Accountability due before April 15th, Councilor Avalos believes now is a golden opportunity to make sure Portland’s definition of public safety includes safe streets.
‘Hands Off’ march video and perspective of a volunteer corker

2 weeks ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

If you saw my photo gallery from Saturday’s “Hands Off” rally and protest and you want a different perspective on the event, check out this video. It’s short and features scenes of the crowd and the march, and is mostly accompanied by audio and video from the speech by Portland City Councilor Angelita Morillo. *And I need to remind everyone that being featured in a photo or video on BikePortland doesn’t not equal an endorsement.