Jonathan Maus
@jonathanmaus.bsky.social
Father of four: 3 kids and BikePortland.org - https://bsky.app/profile/bikeportland.org 🚲 - North Portlander.
Yeah not cool at all. Says a lot about him.
Oregon’s richest man again donating record $$ to Republican candidates for state offices www.opb.org/article/2025...
Phil Knight is once again rooting for Oregon Republicans next year
A recent $3 million donation to back GOP candidates is the largest single contribution by an individual in state history.
www.opb.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Yeah not cool at all. Says a lot about him.
As expected, the “we don’t want to pay for transportation services” coalition has all the signatures they need to put taxes/fees on the ballot.
Big FAFO moment for #orleg Dems and Republicans!!
Big FAFO moment for #orleg Dems and Republicans!!
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
As expected, the “we don’t want to pay for transportation services” coalition has all the signatures they need to put taxes/fees on the ballot.
Big FAFO moment for #orleg Dems and Republicans!!
Big FAFO moment for #orleg Dems and Republicans!!
More mainstreaming of the bike bus thanks to Portland's very own Sam Balto. Pushing bikes into the consciousness of young people is so important!
"Something happened between the '80s and now... and the bike bus is working on reconnecting those core moments created with bikes and your friends. And so it was just really amazing that the Stranger Things/Netflix group saw that connection as well." - Sam Balto
youtu.be/E_M13w97ko4?...
youtu.be/E_M13w97ko4?...
Sam Balto on the Bike Bus / Stranger Things Collab
YouTube video by BikePortland
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November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
More mainstreaming of the bike bus thanks to Portland's very own Sam Balto. Pushing bikes into the consciousness of young people is so important!
Was checking out latest @copenhagenizers.bsky.social bike friendly city rankings and noticed they used my bike bus image in the lead of their report. This has become the most widely circulated image in my entire archive. Cool to see it travel so far and wide.
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Was checking out latest @copenhagenizers.bsky.social bike friendly city rankings and noticed they used my bike bus image in the lead of their report. This has become the most widely circulated image in my entire archive. Cool to see it travel so far and wide.
We're going to have a special Bike Happy Hour next week 11/26 (Thanksgiving eve). If you're in town, join us for a Friendsgiving Dinner. I'll set the tables and Migration Brewing will cook up a special, $20 burger/side/drink meal for us. Dinner bell rings at 5:30. See you there!
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We're going to have a special Bike Happy Hour next week 11/26 (Thanksgiving eve). If you're in town, join us for a Friendsgiving Dinner. I'll set the tables and Migration Brewing will cook up a special, $20 burger/side/drink meal for us. Dinner bell rings at 5:30. See you there!
To clarify:
- For people signing the petition, it's about not wanting to pay more taxes.
- But for the pols and their supportive online media ecosystem, it's about boosting Republican voter rolls ahead of the Nov gubernatorial election. It's tailor-made for them & will give Rs big election boost.
- For people signing the petition, it's about not wanting to pay more taxes.
- But for the pols and their supportive online media ecosystem, it's about boosting Republican voter rolls ahead of the Nov gubernatorial election. It's tailor-made for them & will give Rs big election boost.
Based on Republicans' actions during the session and their push to repeal HB 3991, it's clear their stance on transportation policy isn't about policy at all. It's about politics and power. Democrats have it, Republicans want it.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/19/o...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion: Oregon faces dead end if Republicans lead transportation conversation
With paltry gains likely headed for the ballot, it's time for Democrats to stand up and fight back.
bikeportland.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
To clarify:
- For people signing the petition, it's about not wanting to pay more taxes.
- But for the pols and their supportive online media ecosystem, it's about boosting Republican voter rolls ahead of the Nov gubernatorial election. It's tailor-made for them & will give Rs big election boost.
- For people signing the petition, it's about not wanting to pay more taxes.
- But for the pols and their supportive online media ecosystem, it's about boosting Republican voter rolls ahead of the Nov gubernatorial election. It's tailor-made for them & will give Rs big election boost.
this is amazing!!
It's open, and it's an absolute triumph.
I never thought we'd get our own little version of Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum tunnel! I had to see it to believe it.
youtu.be/zKqKCWsSOcU
I never thought we'd get our own little version of Amsterdam's famous Rijksmuseum tunnel! I had to see it to believe it.
youtu.be/zKqKCWsSOcU
New Bike Path Through Portland Art Museum
YouTube video by BikePortland
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
this is amazing!!
PBOT getting their groove back? Could be.
It's all happening! From downtown to the eastern city limits, PBOT has a lot of cool stuff in the hopper.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/20/n...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/20/n...
N Willamette, Broadway, Montavilla and more: PBOT shares exciting project updates
2026 is going to be a great year for Portland's bike network.
bikeportland.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
PBOT getting their groove back? Could be.
"maybe it's time to pick a f'ing side."
yeah. Past time. Every Republican needs to answer for this shit.
yeah. Past time. Every Republican needs to answer for this shit.
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
"maybe it's time to pick a f'ing side."
yeah. Past time. Every Republican needs to answer for this shit.
yeah. Past time. Every Republican needs to answer for this shit.
wherein i wax poetic about that first magical bikecraft in 2005 and what the event means to me. I hope you can join us on the 17th.
First held in 2005 and last held in 2019, we're bringing it back at Bike Happy Hour on December 17th.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/19/b...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/19/b...
BikeCraft is back! Get ready for a bike-inspired holiday gift faire
Save the date: December 17th at Migration Brewing.
bikeportland.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
wherein i wax poetic about that first magical bikecraft in 2005 and what the event means to me. I hope you can join us on the 17th.
This is not bad for a pre-Canva era event flyer.
Who remembers the first BikeCraft? And why'd Shift ever stop doing their Winter Social.
So excited to be bringing it back again this year. More details coming soon, but save 12/17 on your calendar!
Who remembers the first BikeCraft? And why'd Shift ever stop doing their Winter Social.
So excited to be bringing it back again this year. More details coming soon, but save 12/17 on your calendar!
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This is not bad for a pre-Canva era event flyer.
Who remembers the first BikeCraft? And why'd Shift ever stop doing their Winter Social.
So excited to be bringing it back again this year. More details coming soon, but save 12/17 on your calendar!
Who remembers the first BikeCraft? And why'd Shift ever stop doing their Winter Social.
So excited to be bringing it back again this year. More details coming soon, but save 12/17 on your calendar!
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"Rutilo was a close friend of my family... a hard working man, responsible, always working 2 jobs. I’m guessing he was coming back from work. His funeral service will be this Sunday Nov 23. Rutilo's family will be sending him to Mexico." - a commenter just now
bikeportland.org/2025/11/18/v...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/18/v...
Video: Scary conditions on Highway 43 where man was killed while cycling
It's a death trap, and it's the only way for bicycle riders to connect between Sellwood and Lake Oswego.
bikeportland.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"Rutilo was a close friend of my family... a hard working man, responsible, always working 2 jobs. I’m guessing he was coming back from work. His funeral service will be this Sunday Nov 23. Rutilo's family will be sending him to Mexico." - a commenter just now
bikeportland.org/2025/11/18/v...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/18/v...
Kind of perfect that the largest business financial donor to the effort to refer the Oregon transportation bill to the ballot comes from a chain of gas stations.
Jacksons gas stations/food stores have given $15,000 so far to No Tax Oregon.
Jacksons gas stations/food stores have given $15,000 so far to No Tax Oregon.
November 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Kind of perfect that the largest business financial donor to the effort to refer the Oregon transportation bill to the ballot comes from a chain of gas stations.
Jacksons gas stations/food stores have given $15,000 so far to No Tax Oregon.
Jacksons gas stations/food stores have given $15,000 so far to No Tax Oregon.
Would probably be better if I had an editorial board to write stuff like this and keep it separate from my straight-up news reporting. But sometimes I have thoughts and feel like certain things just need to be said!
Based on Republicans' actions during the session and their push to repeal HB 3991, it's clear their stance on transportation policy isn't about policy at all. It's about politics and power. Democrats have it, Republicans want it.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/19/o...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion: Oregon faces dead end if Republicans lead transportation conversation
With paltry gains likely headed for the ballot, it's time for Democrats to stand up and fight back.
bikeportland.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Would probably be better if I had an editorial board to write stuff like this and keep it separate from my straight-up news reporting. But sometimes I have thoughts and feel like certain things just need to be said!
I think a lot of folks are misreading Ryan's post. I have a strong hunch he was just trying to say "national socialist" as in, the platform of the national DSA group. I just don't think Ryan is politically astute enough to even have known that the term "national socialist" = Nazi. I wasn't!
Disagreement on policy is welcome and reasonable, but calling me a Nazi for cosponsoring an ordinance to ban price-fixing is completely unacceptable. Councilor Ryan edited his post, but did not disclose the edit and explain the nature of the substantive change, so it’s here for posterity.
November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I think a lot of folks are misreading Ryan's post. I have a strong hunch he was just trying to say "national socialist" as in, the platform of the national DSA group. I just don't think Ryan is politically astute enough to even have known that the term "national socialist" = Nazi. I wasn't!
This photo is so inspiring. I might get it framed for the Shed.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This photo is so inspiring. I might get it framed for the Shed.
Lots of talk abt leaves in bike lanes (yet again, it's an annual tradition here in Portland)... And PBOT just shared this slide at their monthly Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting.
"Appreciate your patience - the leaf drop is early this year" 🤣
"Appreciate your patience - the leaf drop is early this year" 🤣
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Lots of talk abt leaves in bike lanes (yet again, it's an annual tradition here in Portland)... And PBOT just shared this slide at their monthly Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting.
"Appreciate your patience - the leaf drop is early this year" 🤣
"Appreciate your patience - the leaf drop is early this year" 🤣
Also just FYI the Sheriff's Office has the driver's information and will pass it along to the DA once the investigation is complete. At that time, the DA will decide to prosecute on any traffic violations (like the unsafe passing/careless driving laws) or criminal charges.
After the death of Rutilo Jorge one week ago today, we must renew conversations for a safe bike facility on Hwy 43 between Sellwood and Lake Oswego.
I had never ridden it before Saturday and I was shocked and saddened by what I discovered.
youtu.be/VkuOQU67qig?...
I had never ridden it before Saturday and I was shocked and saddened by what I discovered.
youtu.be/VkuOQU67qig?...
Is This Fatal Crash Site the Scariest Place to Bike in Portland?
YouTube video by BikePortland
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Also just FYI the Sheriff's Office has the driver's information and will pass it along to the DA once the investigation is complete. At that time, the DA will decide to prosecute on any traffic violations (like the unsafe passing/careless driving laws) or criminal charges.
Go straight to the interview! youtu.be/wWNgJzeJqOw
November 17, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Go straight to the interview! youtu.be/wWNgJzeJqOw
as a bike culture nerd, there's something really neat about freezing the frame and taking a closer look at people riding bikes. Been doing this series for 14 years now!
Have a look at who was out on the Springwater Corridor path on a mild and dry fall day. What do you notice about: who's riding, what they're riding, how they're riding it, and what they're wearing while doing so?
bikeportland.org/2025/11/17/p...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/17/p...
People on Bikes: A mild fall day on Springwater Corridor
The latest in my long-running series of action portraits.
bikeportland.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
as a bike culture nerd, there's something really neat about freezing the frame and taking a closer look at people riding bikes. Been doing this series for 14 years now!
One finalist for Portland city administrator job is Maurice Henderson, a former PBOT manager and assistant director who served 4 months on Oregon Transportation Commission before leaving for a job at USDOT during Biden Admin. Also was CoO of TriMet.
2020 story -
bikeportland.org/2020/09/02/f...
2020 story -
bikeportland.org/2020/09/02/f...
Former PBOT assistant director nominated for seat on Oregon Transportation Commission
Maurice Henderson has been nominated for a seat on the Oregon Transportation Commission, the powerful, five-member body that oversees the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Oregon Governor Kate Br...
bikeportland.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
One finalist for Portland city administrator job is Maurice Henderson, a former PBOT manager and assistant director who served 4 months on Oregon Transportation Commission before leaving for a job at USDOT during Biden Admin. Also was CoO of TriMet.
2020 story -
bikeportland.org/2020/09/02/f...
2020 story -
bikeportland.org/2020/09/02/f...
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Chinese gov't is seriously considering limiting the acceleration of electric cars while one of America's largest bike brands might turn off the lights for good.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/17/m...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/17/m...
Monday Roundup: Anti-speed law in China, new velodrome, Rad Power blues, and more
The most notable stories from the past seven days.
bikeportland.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Chinese gov't is seriously considering limiting the acceleration of electric cars while one of America's largest bike brands might turn off the lights for good.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/17/m...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/17/m...
Was so cool having them in the Shed! Don't miss this highlight reel from our conversation.
Grab a spot on the couch and join Life After Cars co-authors Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and I for a chat in the Shed. It's a great intro to their book and the important work they're doing!
youtu.be/dfJmSIY1sDc
youtu.be/dfJmSIY1sDc
Life After Cars Authors in the BikePortland Shed
YouTube video by BikePortland
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Was so cool having them in the Shed! Don't miss this highlight reel from our conversation.
(i've lavished so much praise on this project that i'm just waiting for some problems to pop up with it and then have people come after me for not being hard enough on PBOT. See, this is what I've become after doing this for so long.)
This is such an exciting project. It’s the most complete and well-executed example of quality bike and bus infrastructure in the city and it shows what PBOT is capable of when given relative design freedom and ample funding.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/14/s...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/14/s...
SW 4th isn't just about bikes (it's a dream for buses too)
It's the most complete and well-executed example of quality bike and bus infrastructure in the city.
bikeportland.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
(i've lavished so much praise on this project that i'm just waiting for some problems to pop up with it and then have people come after me for not being hard enough on PBOT. See, this is what I've become after doing this for so long.)
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Any cape/poncho wearers out there? They're definitely a vibe. If you're cape-curious, there's a ride for you this weekend!
bikeportland.org/2025/11/14/w...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/14/w...
Weekend Event Guide: Rain capes, Day of Remembrance, and more
My picks for the weekend.
bikeportland.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Any cape/poncho wearers out there? They're definitely a vibe. If you're cape-curious, there's a ride for you this weekend!
bikeportland.org/2025/11/14/w...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/14/w...