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20 years of independent journalism for our community. Jonathan Maus is editor & publisher (https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanmaus.bsky.social). News tips 503-706-8804 or [email protected]

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 22h

Talk of carfree streets often assume they're only possible in the Central City; but thanks to visionary politicians, neighborhood advocates and supportive city policy, we are finally seeing plazas extend way beyond downtown.

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Roseway Plaza brings carfree street to NE 72nd

Permanent median barriers, heavy-duty furnishings, a vibrant mural (that will last a long time without car tires on it), and a basketball court welcome folks into a new plaza on NE Mason at 72nd. (Pho...

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Jonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 23h

Great news from Portland Parks. They've made it easier and cheaper for mobile vendors to set up at local parks!

Food trucks & other vendors make public spaces sticky & build community.

Hope this gives momentum to @councilorgreen.bsky.social hot dog ordinance. www.portland.gov/parks/news/2...

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 23h

PBOT made a first pass at cutting back vegetation w a maintenance truck. Volunteers with hand tools did the rest.

One of the event organizers believes this event should be a model of how city government works with community orgs in a time of tight budgets.

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Volunteers clear the shoulder for a safer climb to Rocky Butte

Part of a larger effort to make the area an urban recreation hub.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 1d

New #Job Listing: Walk N Roll Program Representative - Education & Events - Intercity Transit bikeportland.org/2025/10/07/j...

Job: Walk N Roll Program Representative - Education & Events - Intercity Transit

Job Title Walk N Roll Program Representative - Education & Events Company / Organization Intercity Transit Job Description Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll education program increases independence, i...

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 1d

It was last week. And whether it went well or not probably depends on how you feel about the protestors in general bikeportland.org/2025/10/02/a...

Anti-ICE activists return to Bike Happy Hour with a mic, not a megaphone

It felt like a very productive evening and I'm glad we got to give these relationships another chance.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 1d

good question. I'm not sure if they plan to post this on the Shift calendar, which is usually the best option for folks who don't use social media. I'll post it on the BP advocacy calendar if necessary and will also share details in blog posts like i did today bikeportland.org/2025/10/06/n...

Naked bike ride to protest Trump's invasion set for Sunday

The start location of the ride has not been announced but is expected Friday.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 1d

Parks, parks, parks, parks!

We need these amazing spaces now more than ever and there's a levy renewal on the ballot next month. Come out to Bike Happy Hour this week to get your questions answered, meet park advocates, and learn more.

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This week at Bike Happy Hour: Building great parks and paths

Parks are the backbone of the cycling community.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 1d

Being organized by the group that created a second naked bike ride in 2024 when Portland's original version took the year off.

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Naked bike ride to protest Trump's invasion set for Sunday

The start location of the ride has not been announced but is expected Friday.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 2d

Tension builds around the unsafe operation of e-bikes and e-motos with one WaPo columnist calling them a "menace"

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Monday Roundup: Strava lawsuit, AI and the green wave, and more

The most notable stories from the past seven days.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 2d

Looks like Emergency World Naked Bike Ride will happen Sunday October 12th at 2:30 pm. Start location is TBD. Check WorldNakedBikeRidePortland on IG (if they haven't blocked you!) for updates.

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 4d

Catch my conversation with Ride Westside leader Rob Lewis in that post or watch/listen directly on YouTube youtu.be/YB40UTci5Hc?...

Westside Critical Mass Pulled over By Cops

YouTube video by BikePortland

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 4d

"He had the typical holier than thou attitude and told us we were not allowed to block traffic, which I told him was incorrect." - One of the riders who got officer's business cards and followed up w HPD sergeant.

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Riders file complaint after Hillsboro PD pull over Westside Critical Mass

The riders were on a road with no bike lane and clearly had a legal right to be in the lane.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 5d

Weekend Event Guide: Big trees, Forest Park, pumpkin ride and more

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Weekend Event Guide: Big trees, Forest Park, pumpkin ride and more

My picks for the weekend.

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Jonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 5d

Just finished catching up with Washington County cycling activist Rob Lewis. He's the organizer of Westside Critical Mass, which was pulled over by Hillsboro PD on Saturday. Video of conversation up a bit later today.

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 5d

You’re welcome. Thanks for being there.

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 5d

We talked about what happened at the Mayor Wilson event, how bikes can help fight the Trump Administration's aggressive and unlawful use of federal forces in Portland, and we learned more about the work and motivations of a trio of activists on the front lines.

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Anti-ICE activists return to Bike Happy Hour with a mic, not a megaphone

It felt like a very productive evening and I'm glad we got to give these relationships another chance.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 5d

👀👀👀👀

Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 5d

I strongly support expanding TriMet and have started to call around to Metro Councilors about what the barriers are to Metro taking over TriMet so that local control can enable greater investment. The state cut TriMet funding, not the City, and regardless of who runs it, we need to expand it.

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 6d

The same folks who shouted down my interview with the Mayor at Hike Hapoy Hour a few weeks ago came back tonight… and it was great. Everyone shared and listened and made connections and learned. This is how we build a stronger community! 🙏🏻💪🏻❤️

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 6d

With Portland's program (soft) launching this week, I figured this new University of British Columbia study (with a PSU alum as co-author!) was worth highlighting.

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Research: E-bike rebates help people, planet, and profits

Good news for fans of using government subsidies to make e-bikes cheaper.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 6d

Come out tonight. Let's talk about how to respond to Trump's bullshit, learn more about the fight to keep immigrants safe from ICE, and whatever else you want to talk about.

Also, bring a jacket! We might have some indoor space available too. Either way, crowds > clouds.

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 8d

Hope you'll come out to the plaza this week! I'm looking forward to learning more from anti-ICE and immigrant justice activists about where our values and skills align and how we can help each other.

bikeportland.org/2025/09/29/t...

This week at Bike Happy Hour: Join us for a teach-in with anti-ICE advocates

Let's keep an open mind about how we can learn from each other.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 7d

"I escaped a direct hit by at most seven feet. It’s remarkable no other bikers/pedestrians were struck... After Tuesday’s incident, I hope I don’t lose my bike-commuting inertia." - Reader Andy F., who was riding on the bike path as it happened.

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Rider's account of near miss underscores persistent threat of reckless drivers

If there's a war on our streets, this is the closest thing to it.

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Jonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 7d

Watching councilors Morillo, Green, and others share timely videos that reach thousands of people & I'm remembering how some pundits would dismiss social media followings/skill as unserious (esp w Morillo). Now it seems to me like councilors without this ability are really paying the price.

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 7d

Instead of making their arguments stronger, or building coalitions and making compromises with fellow lawmakers, Republicans chose to do their politics on social media and in grandstanding floor and committee speeches.

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Democrats pass anemic transportation bill as Republicans grandstand to bitter end

It's not the transportation bill any Oregon Democrats wanted, but it's the only one they could pass.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 7d

If you prefer to get your news from YouTube, I made one of those too youtu.be/Mv18umWWEQM

Policymakers Ride East County and Troutdale

YouTube video by BikePortland

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 7d

The regional network of paths and bikeways is directly related to the regional network of humans who dream, plan, and build them. That’s the idea behind the Policymakers Ride.

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The networking that makes the network: Report and video from annual Policymakers Ride

The annual gathering and ride aims to stoke fires of collaboration that result in fixing network gaps.

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