(Graphic: Transportation For America) Yesterday, in cities across the country, Transportation For America launched their "Build for America" campaign. The Build for America effort is focused on lobbying congress for increased federal investment in a "21st century transportation system" that will create new jobs via the construction of a world-class rail system, upkeep of [...]

[Note: I've updated the slideshow with captions.] Freak bikes were part of the show at the Oregon Manifest.- Slideshow below - The first annual Oregon Manifest Bike Show is now in the history books. I've got more coverage to come — including a full report on last night's Roller Races, updates on several local builders, [...]

[Editor's note: This story was originally posted on Friday 10/10 but has been re-posted after a server outage.] Joe Doebele in front of the future home of Portland's first bike industry incubator.(Photos © J. Maus) Joe Doebele's big idea is to help other Portlanders with theirs. The 44-year-old Doebele, who grew up in Chicago and moved to [...]

[Editor's note: This story was originally posted on Friday 10/10 but has been re-posted after a server outage.] Commissioner Leonard on his ride home from City Hall in May 2007.(Photo © J. Maus) According to an article by Amy Ruiz in this week's Portland Mercury, Commissioner Randy Leonard is "intrigued" by carfree public spaces ? something [...]

Tonight in southeast Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) will toast another successful Bike Commute Challenge. The event, which has been held every September since 1995, is a friendly competition between workplaces to see who bike to work more. All participants log their commutes online to compete for bragging rights and awards. This year, the Bike [...]