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• Alison Graves named new leader of Community Cycling Center

  Alison Graves.(Photo © J. Maus) Alison Graves is the new executive director of the Community Cycling Center. Former executive director Susan Remmers, who took over leadership of the non-profit four years ago, has been on medical leave for the past month... Posted Mar 10 2010, 12:46 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, alison graves

• Tonight: BTA holds first in series of Member Forums

  A breakout group at a BTA Advocacy Forum held in August.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 in Northwest Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will hold the first of seven Member Forums. The BTA says this members-only event will allow... Posted Feb 25 2010, 11:38 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Rides/Events, BTA

• People’s DOT issues call to action for 82nd Avenue event

  People’s DOT logo. - Watch video below - As a follow-up to their video and reporting on a new wall erected by the Oregon Department of Transportation on 82nd Avenue in Northeast Portland, fledgling activist group The People’s Department of... Posted Feb 24 2010, 02:51 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, people's dot

• Save the Date: Oregon Bike Summit is June 4th

  In 2008, Summit attendees asked for a website. In 2009, they got it!(Photo © J. Maus) Speaking of bike tourism promotion… The fifth annual Oregon Bike Summit has been scheduled for June 4th. Organized by Cycle Oregon, this Summit has become the... Posted Feb 23 2010, 10:30 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Rides/Events

• It’s official: Poyourow is leaving the BTA

  Confirming a rumor first published by the Portland Mecury on Wednesday, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance has announced that Advocacy Manager Michelle Poyourow is leaving the organization. In a blog post published today, the BTA wrote: “BTA Advocacy... Posted Feb 05 2010, 04:57 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, michelle poyourow

• Former environmental organizer is BTA’s new Advocacy Campaign Manager

  Gerik Kransky(Photo: OLCV) The Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has hired Gerik Kransky to be their new Advocacy Campaign Manager. Kransky, age 30, was previously outreach director for the non-profit land use group 1000 Friends of... Posted Feb 02 2010, 12:08 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, BTA

• 127 businesses sign letter in support of 2030 bike plan

  Bikes and business in peaceful coexistence.(Photo © J. Maus) Today, the Bicycle Business League and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance delivered a letter to Portland Mayor Sam Adams in support of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 signed by 127 local... Posted Feb 01 2010, 04:13 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Advocacy, pbot budget

• All set for the Summit

  The Oregon contingent and Congressman Peter DeFazio in 2009. (Photos © J. Maus) Earlier this week I bought my plane ticket and officially registered for the 2010 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.. With a transportation bill in limbo, “livable... Posted Jan 29 2010, 11:08 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy

• Alice Awards in June, vehicular homicide, and other updates from BTA Board Chair

  BTA legislative committee chair Doug Parrow.(Photo © J. Maus) The BTA’s Board Chair Mary Roberts sent out a letter via email today with updates on “major initiatives” they’re working on. Here are a few bits from the letter that... Posted Jan 27 2010, 02:43 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, BTA, vehicular homicide bill

• Update on Tigard Get Together (it’s Wednesday!)

  Trails and how they (don’t) cross bigroads is likely to be one of many topics we’ll discuss.(Photos © J. Maus) Our Get Together in Tigard this Wednesday (1/27) is shaping up quite nicely. We’ve got a slew of interesting folks joining... Posted Jan 25 2010, 04:03 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Advocacy, Rides/Events, West Side, get together, tigard

• A new bike safety effort that just might stick

  Notice that little sticker? It just might help people be a bit more vigilant when turning.(Photo: VigilantVelo.com) It’s always nice to hear from old bike industry acquaintances, especially when they’ve crossed over into the non-profit advocacy... Posted Jan 25 2010, 02:23 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy

• Powell Butte open house tonight: Weigh in on future of trails

  “We are not opposed to expanding the wildlife area, but feel strongly Pioneer Orchard trail should remain open.” — Tom Archer, director of advocacy for the Northwest Trail Alliance The Portland Parks and Recreation Bureau will hold a... Posted Jan 25 2010, 01:19 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, projects, powell butte, portland parks and recreation

• BTA launches “Build It” social media campaign

  BTA Advocacy DirectorMichelle Poyouorow at thecampaign launch.(Photo © J. Maus) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has launched a new campaign to hasten progress on the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. The campaign is called “Build It,”... Posted Jan 21 2010, 02:14 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, BTA, bicycle transportation alliance

• Guest Editorial from the BTA: Together, we can get this thing built

  [Publisher's note: This op-ed was written the staff and board of directors of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance to kick off their new "Build It" campaign that was launched this morning in downtown Portland (stay tuned for more coverage... Posted Jan 21 2010, 12:58 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Advocacy, Editorial, BTA, bicycle transportation alliance, build it

• 2010: The Year of Transportation Safety in Portland (and beyond)

  Tell City leaders your top safety concerns at upcoming summit.(Photo © J. Maus) 2010 is shaping up to be the Year of Transportation in Portland (and beyond). In December, we shared news that ODOT’s top guy in our region, Jason Tell, was pushing... Posted Jan 14 2010, 05:21 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Safety, Advocacy, Rides/Events