Podcast appearances and mentions of jonathan maus

Co-hosts Jonathan Maus and Eva Frazier are back with another fun chat about all things bikes and Portland. In this episode, Eva and I talk about:My recent total knee replacement surgeryCycle Oregon Block PartyBike Summer for newbies and veteransWhy we need wildlife cameras but for Portland cyclistsRecent Portland City Council debatesWhy it's time for Portland to empower citizen volunteers to improve our streetsUnhinged Nextdoor posts about Rose City Golf Course trail planHow it's nearly impossible to ride a reverse steering bike... and the challenges of super tall bikes.and more!

Portland's Piedmont residents are surrounded by some of our city's best neighborhood business districts, but can they claim them as their own? We're continuing our neighborhood guide series with a trip through the restaurants, parks, and bikeways of this neighborhood straddling North and Northeast Portland. Today we're talking with longtime Piedmont resident and BikePortland publisher and editor Jonathan Maus. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special Thursday edition, since I'll (Jonathan Maus) be gone tomorrow!Such a fun chat with the wonderful Eva Frazier. Here's a taste of what we touched on this episode:Update on BikeLoud's Bike Buddy program (they hired someone!)Route finding from NE 156th and Halsey to Bike Happy HourTrump coming into office and what it means locallyThe need for more events to build a more resilient communityEva's visit to Lloyd Center (and Portland's skate culture)Fareless Square historyNew bike brand Primos Cycles Local media rant (and how KATU plagiarized a BikePortland story)Why I was annoyed by the Justin Timberlake on the Bike Bus thingWhat consequence for the Springwater drunk driver from last May?Cool event alert: City of Possibility and more!Thanks so much for your support and for listening. Please tell a friend and contact us if you've got something to say or want us to explore a specific topic.

I (BikePortland editor Jonathan Maus) caught up with Joshua Force, a former Portlander who's now 15,000 or so miles into what he calls the Worldwide Bike Ride. He joined me from Quito, Ecuador and I asked him about how he adjusts to so many new places, what it's like creating his really cool puzzles and writings on the road, where he got his inspiration for the ride, why he loads most all his weight on front racks, and more!Follow Joshua on IG https://www.instagram.com/ukodus.8/Substack https://worldwidebikeride.substack.com/ You can support his work via GoFundMe

Brock Dittus from the Sprocket Podcast joined Eva Frazier and Jonathan Maus for the first episode of 2025! The conversation ranged from cycling on Sauvie Island to the popular "How'd she get there?" segment where Eva had to share a good bike route from PCC Southeast to the forthcoming In-N-Out Burger near the airport. Tune in, hang out, and get cozy in the shed.*BikePortland: Community Journalism Since 2005*- Latest news on our website (aka "blog"): https://bikeportland.org/ - Subscribe and support: https://bikeportland.org/support- Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bikeportland/ - Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bikeportland.bsky.social - Listen to our podcast: https://bikeportland.org/cats/podcast

Notable bike bus leader and co-founder of nonprofit Bike Bus World Sam "Coach" Balto is our guest this episode. He and BikePortland's Jonathan Maus talked all things bike bus, including: Sam's motivation to get into this work, how his background as a camp counselor is such an asset to leading kids on bike rides, barriers faced by some bike bus leaders, how to respond to concerns about equity, the path toward bike bus global domination, and more.Links:Balto's "Red Cup Project" tactical urbanism work in Portland (BikePortland 2019)Video and recap of his first-ever bike bus in Portland on Earth Day 2022 (BikePortland)Bike Bus World Federal grant for bike buses in north Portland (BikePortland, 11/15/24)###*BikePortland: Community Journalism Since 2005*Latest news on our website (aka "blog"): https://bikeportland.org/ Subscribe and support: https://bikeportland.org/supportFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bikeportland/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bikeportland.bsky.social Listen to our podcast: https://bikeportland.org/cats/podcast

Eva Frazier and Jonathan Maus are back with another fun and illuminating weekly chat. This week:Eva shared her experience leading a vigil and meeting the mother of Damon Cousins, who was killed while bicycling on October 21st in northeast Portland.We talk a little about the election and my intention to lean into local.I share my experience at Mayor-elect Keith Wilson's acceptance speechWhy it's OK to critique memes about old white men winning Portland elections."How'd She Get There?" segment - Peninsula Park to Roosevelt HS and how I got there in just 12 minutes!I rode to Hillsdale and lived to tell about it.Update on BikeLoud's Bike Lane Sweeper and why we both think bike lane sweeping should be privatized. Come on someone, make it a business!I get mad about Forest Park and how terrible it is for biking and how it should be better. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Ballot Banter! A new series where we talk about each city council district (and the Mayor's race) in depth with me, your BikePortland Podcast host Jonathan Maus, and a special guest.For District 3, I welcomed none other than author, CEO, bike planner, and community leader Mia Birk into the Shed. Mia put Portland on the map as a cycling city with her work at the City of Portland in the 1990s, then went on to found Alta Planning, Alta Bike Share and now works as coach and consultant for founders. Mia has lived in D3 for over 30 years.Mia is also part of 12 For PDX, a group of advocates who vetted city council candidates and produced a voters guide and made endorsements that appear in the official Multnomah County Voters Pamphlet. Mia and I talked about all the viable candidates in D3 and she shared who they endorsed in the race.Remember this is now a video podcast, so you can watch it on our YouTube channel or in your podcast player if it supports video.Links:Rose City Reform D3 Candidate PageD3 endorsements from The OregonianD3 endorsements from The Willamette WeekD3 endorsements from The Portland MercurySmall Donor Elections D3 funding and contributions databaseBikePortland 2024 Election CoverageBikePortland is community journalism. We need community support to survive. Please become a paid subscriber today! Mentioned in this episode:Episode SponsorCity of Portland reminds you to Rank Your Vote! Ranked Choice Voting is here. Learn more at www.Portland.gov/vote

Welcome to Ballot Banter! A new series of episodes where we talk about each city council district (and the Mayor's race) in depth with me, your BikePortland Podcast host Jonathan Maus, and a special guest.For District 2, I invited business owner and cycling advocate Kiel Johnson into the Shed to talk about this intriguing district. We recorded this episode October 23rd.Remember this is now a video podcast, so you can watch it on our YouTube channel or in your podcast player if it supports video.Links:Small Donor Elections D2 databaseRose City Reform D2 Candidate PageD2 endorsements from The OregonianD2 endorsements from The Willamette WeekD2 endorsements from The Portland MercuryBikePortland 2024 Election CoverageBikePortland is community journalism. We need community support to survive. Please become a paid subscriber today! Mentioned in this episode:Episode SponsorCity of Portland reminds you to Rank Your Vote! Ranked Choice Voting is here. Learn more at www.Portland.gov/vote

Welcome to Ballot Banter! A new series of episodes where we talk about each city council district (and the Mayor's race!) in depth with me, your BikePortland Podcast host Jonathan Maus, and a special guest.For District 4, I invited Lisa Caballero into the Shed to dish and debate about this intriguing district. We recorded this episode October 17th.Links:Small Donor Elections D4 databaseRose City Reform D4 Candidate PageD4 endorsements from The OregonianD4 endorsements from The Willamette WeekD4 endorsements from The Portland MercuryBikePortland 2024 Election CoverageBikePortland is community journalism. We need community support to survive. Please become a paid subscriber today!

Today on City Cast Portland, we're kicking off our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland's fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. First up is transportation. BikePortland publisher Jonathan Maus is here to help us sort it all out. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 20th episode: BPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss all the latest banter between BikePortland founder & editor Jonathan Maus (hi, that's me!) and BikeLoud PDX board member and retired bike shop owner Eva Frazier. Here are just some of the tangents we explored...Hating on planes and "freeways in the sky"... and are trains even eco-friendly?My trip to California and cul-de-sac life laments (and I'm leaving again on Tuesday for another family visit to Hungary).PBOT's hardening plan for paint-and-plastic bike lanes.Recap of the 2nd Annual Bike Happy Hour Show & ShineEva recaps the Future Sandy bike ride along, "the perfect hypotenuse of the triangle of Portland."My big personal and professional news about my exciting new job.That weird and wonky fake PBOT sign on NE 7th.The 82nd Avenue project and sharing the lane with buses.How all our (we, the community's!) work on candidates has made transportation a big campaign issue.BikePortland should bring back weekly political cartoons. (Here are the old ones)Why I left Twitter/X and moved to Threads.Eva's affinity for western wear and riding in a cowboy hat.The problem with salty chips and our favorite bike-camping snacks.and more!!Thanks for listening.

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about why you have to wait even longer for a MAX ride when it's hot out, the newest plan for the Lloyd Center, and the merger that might bring big changes to your local grocery store. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday's news roundup are BikePortland publisher and editor Jonathan Maus and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland City Council District Map Tool Portland Music Org Founder Details Proposed Lloyd Center Venue [Portland Business Journal

In the Shed and chill with retired bike shop owner and BikeLoud PDX Board Member Eva Frazier and I — BikePortland publisher and me editor Jonathan Maus. We had a wonderful chat and I debuted our first News Quiz. Eva shared about her cross-town box truck adventure, we talked about the big stories of the past week, Eva's ride downtown for First Thursday, we Googled Shaquille O'Neal's massive bike, dished on the bike bus, NY Gov Hochul's horrible decision on congestion pricing, and more.

With me (BikePortland founder and publisher Jonathan Maus) being unexpectedly away from Portland for two weeks helping my dad in the hospital (he'll be fine), my In the Shed co-host Eva Frazier got antsy and decided to record a conversation with our friends Armando Luna and Shawne Martinez. This trio packs a whollop of bike fun between them and this fun chat will have you smiling and looking forward to summer. Here's a taste of what they talked about...Why Armando insists he's the Bike Fun Mayor, not the Bike Mayor.How basketball can help you become a safer bike riderFender etiquettePedalpalooza ride memoriesWhy Armando isn't a Naked Bike Ride guyLeaf blower noise and how gas lawnmowers support kids riding bikes in Oregonand more!!

Bend, Oregon-based nonprofit Dirty Freehub has become one of the best route resources on the web with its over 300 detailed ride guides. Its founder, Linda English talked to BikePortland founder Jonathan Maus about why she created the site over a decade ago, what Dirty Freehub offers, and the cool projects she's working on to make it even better.In this episode you'll learn how Dirty Freehub has become not just a great place to find gravel route information, but an economic development tool for rural Oregon towns, a partner for tourism agencies, and a spot where beginners and folks with disabilities can find "all access" routes that suit their needs.Gravel riding has exploded in the past decade, and the value of English's work has grown right along with it. Links:DirtyFreehub.orgBikePortland gravel riding story archivesSpecial thanks to Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for our theme music and to all of our financial supporters and paid subscribers for making this podcast possible!

Sellwood neighborhood resident Eli Arnold is running for Portland City Council District 4 (Sellwood, Eastmoreland, West of Willamette). His day job is a Portland Police Officer on the Central City Bike Squad. He and BikePortland founder Jonathan Maus talked about a wide range of issues, including:His experience on the bike squad.Why he started a community garden in his Savannah, GA neighborhood in 2014.How he can be trusted to lead with only Army and police experience.What he thinks about Former City Councilor Jo Ann Hardesty's violence prevention tactics.Policing in Portland and Arnold's ideas for improving it.What he'd do to save lives on our streets.Why I'm skeptical of his candidacy and Portland Police in general.and much more!Links from the episode:Kickstarter for community garden project in 2014"Portland Police officer admits no traffic enforcement messaging was politically motivated" (BikePortland, August 8th, 2023)PPB Central Bike Squad on Instagram"Beloved Portland Police Officer Robert Pickett moves on" (BikePortland, May 10th, 2011)Arnold's campaign websiteEli For Portland InstagramThanks to Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for our theme music. And thanks for listening.

Cycling was up 5% last year compared to 2022 numbers, according to the latest bike count from the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The 2022 report showed that from 2019 to 2022, ridership fell almost 35%. Jonathan Maus is the editor and publisher of Bike Portland. He joins us to share more on what these numbers say about the current bike trends in Portland.

Eva Frazier and Jonathan Maus are back. This episode was recorded January 26th in the BikePortland Shed in the beautiful Piedmont neighborhood of north Portland as rain tapped on the roof and Eva dried out from her ride over.As per usual, we had a fun chat about a wide range of stuff:New Bike Fun app in development by Aaron Corsi We have the technology to offer listener call-ins! Gravel clean-up gossipEva's fascination with traffic signalsDiversion on greenways and propagandizing to political candidatesFixing Our Streets 3 (local gas tax) quiz Good answers to the question: No one is biking, so why should we spend money on it?Bad faith BP commenters pushing narratives for political gain have been uncovered by Lisa Caballero. Does Jonathan prefer internal hubs or derailleurs? Find out in the lightning round.Travel in the BP time machine to 2014 when a railroad official bullied a Portland bike rider on the fabled "Cement Road" of Swan Island, The Oregonian was wrong about bike share, we made our first-ever mention of Green Loop. What do the Unipiper and former mayor Bud Clark (R.I.P.) have in common? And more! Thanks to Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for our fantastic theme music. Listen in the player above or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Eva Frazier and Jonathan Maus are back. This episode was recorded January 19th in the BikePortland Shed, as we just barely began to thaw from the Big Deep Freeze of the past week. As per usual, we had a fun chat about a wide range of stuff:The Deep Freeze of 2024Why are people still on the roads?Eva brought me an amazing beer she and a friend made (dubbed the "Overlooked") with hops and barley grown in their backyards!Jonathan has started reading the famous book on Robert Moses, The Power BrokerFood trucks in downtown PortlandIs Portland even a real big city?The best view to enter Portland fromWhy Eva loves freeway overpasses with peeling paintHow cities are like "free jazz" musicUpdate on Eva's "30 days of minimalism" challengeGetting the bike lane complaint tone right in light of PBOT crewsJesse Cornett interviewJohn the Johnster's wild ice rideBike Happy Hour One Year Anniversary is April 3rd!YouTuber urbanist Ray "CityNerd" Delahanty coming to Portland for a big event April 9thPortland Winter Light Festival is comingEva reads the excellent satirical Comment of the WeekWhat's it's like riding in southwestEva's opinion of the BikePortland comment sectionExciting new off-road trails in Cascade Locks in the worksThanks to Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for our fantastic theme music. Listen in the player above or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

BikePortland's Jonathan Maus sits down in The Shed with Jesse Cornett to learn more about this intriguing candidate. Cornett worked with US Senator Bernie Sanders for two years, including one as his personal assistant. He's also held leadership positions at local nonprofits, was head of government relations for Portland State University, and was once almost elected to the Oregon State Senate. Links:2010 BikePortland interview with Jesse during his previous run for council.Jesse Cornett campaign websiteSpecial thanks to Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for our theme music and to all our paid supporters who make BikePortland possible. If you aren't one yet, please sign up today.

Last Wednesday Glencoe Bike Bus leader was assaulted by a driver who was outraged that he had to drive behind Rob and a group of kids biking to school. I know, right?! Who does that?In this episode, Jonathan Maus and Rob talk about what happened on SE 61st & Burnside, and more importantly, how Rob de-escalated the situation. You'll learn what goes into leading a bike bus and why training for leaders is so important to making sure kids have a good experience. Rob's insights, advice, and general vibe are something I think all ride leaders should pay attention to.Links:Glencoe Bike Bus on InstagramVideo of this interview on BikePortlandThanks to Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for our theme music and to all our paid supporters! If you want to become one, visit BikePortland.org/support today.Thanks for listening!

North Portland resident Perrin Smith has done something extraordinary. In a quest that was part of his life for nearly three years, he walked every single street and alleyway in the City of Portland. That's about 2,100 miles of pavement, gravel, grass, mud, and sidewalks.In this episode, BikePortland's Jonathan Maus sits down with Smith in The Shed for a chat about this extraordinary accomplishment. Links: Perrin's InstagramMore about the Every Single Street movement@Slipoker on Instagram, another Portlander working on the challengeBikePortland story on 72-year-old Alan Koch, who biked every street in the region!Thanks to Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for our theme music and to all our paid supporters who make BikePortland possible. If you aren't one yet, please sign up today.

Jonathan Maus and Eva Frazier are back with another fun chat. Topics and links:Book: The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New YorkSnow is coming?!The legendary Devin Bailley, the guy who biked on Hwy 26 in a snowstormDe Ronde PDXLightning Round questions thanks to listener Paige!Jonathan on riding MTB trails at nightEva on riding in the city on july 4thAll types of Bike Happy Hour gossip and newsBike Loud looking to hire a bike lane ambassador?All 64 of BikePortland's stories on N Williams AvenueWhy Council District 2 candidate Joseph Emerson scored pointstony's stickers https://urbanist-online.square.site/ People who park badlyPBOT's daylighting promisesShould women drink free at Bike Happy Hour?Breathalyzers in carsStreet takeovers on NYE and an idea to prevent themComing soon: The Portland who has walked every street in the cityNew paved bike paths being built in Troutdale near Sandy RiverAnd more!Thanks for listening. And thanks Brock Dittus of Sprocket Podcast fame for creating our theme music!

A holiday edition of "In the Shed" featuring Jonathan Maus and Eva Frazier. This week they chat about the latest twist in the BikeLoud PDX v City of Portland lawsuit, whether or not memorial events make an impact, what Eva thinks about the "Vision Zero is failing" narrative, the Portland Trail Blazers' new G-League team, and more.

In this episode, host Jonathan Maus takes you to the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event that was held in Portland on Sunday, November 19th. You'll hear interviews recorded while walking from Lloyd Center to a memorial and speeches at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, speeches made at the demonstration, and an interview about safe streets funding and policy with The Street Trust Executive Director Sarah Iannarone. The event was organized by The Street Trust, Oregon Walks, and Families for Safe Streets OR/WA.People in this episode (in order of appearance):Jonathan Maus (host), founder/editor/publisher, BikePortlandLena Wiley (unnamed in the episode, sorry!), pedestrian and march participantBrendon Haggerty, Healthy Homes and Communities Manager, Multnomah CountyClaire Vlach, Oregon WalksJackie Yerby, bike advocate and member of the board, The Street Trust and Cycle Oregon Sarah Iannarone, executive director, The Street TrustMichelle DuBarry, member, Families for Safe Streets OR/WA (also interviewed in episode 16)Wendy Serrano, equity and inclusion manager, Portland Bureau of TransportationCharlene McGee, director of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Multnomah County Sarah Iannarone, executive director, The Street Trust executive directorLinks: BikePortland recap and photo gallery from eventBikePortland coverage of Multnomah County Public Health report on traffic crash deaths and Safe Systems approach (August 2023)PBOT Safe Systems webpage Families for Safe Streets OR/WA Oregon Walks The Street Trust World Day of Remembrance national site BikePortland Fatality Tracker

The Portland Bureau of Transportation recently made the news for its plans to alter — and in some cases even remove — some major city bike lanes. Commissioner Mingus Mapps, who oversees the bureau, offered multiple explanations, none of them adding up. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with the editor of BikePortland, Jonathan Maus. He's not only been following the story since its inception, he broke the news himself when he published information from whistleblowers who work inside PBOT.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal at the Aladdin Theater Nov. 24 & 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eva Frazier (Clever Cycles co-owner and BikeLoud PDX board member) and I (BikePortland founder/publisher/editor Jonathan Maus) are back with another fun episode of "In The Shed"! This one was recorded November 10th. Here's what we talked about:Our favorite musicalsMy interview with City Council candidate Steph Routh.Quiz on the new Portland City Council District Map Congressman Earl Blumenauer's retirement announcement Fashion: How we stay warm in winter.Shop news: Eva makes house calls for Clever Cycles customers. Eva's pitch for why you should invest in generator lights.Those damn bumps on the Eastbank Esplanade floating ramps. WTH happened on 33rd Ave?Thoughts on Portland's lack of protected bike lanes.Hami Ramani and the importance of lovely infrastructure. Eva's friend hosted a mushroom potluck!Thanks for listening! And tell your friends how much fun we're having "In the Shed."

Back for another chat in the BikePortland Shed, it's Eva Frazier and Jonathan Maus! Eva is a bike mechanic, art school grad, and bike shop co-owner. Jonathan is founder and editor of BikePortland. They sit in the shed and talk about random stuff. In this episode, they touched on:Portland city council race and candidate Angelita Morillo What's better: Fenders or rain pants?Why Eva doesn't ride an e-bike.Eva's latest "nerd overlap" Venn diagram and how it explains why Brompton riders love ponchos. A pedal-powered pipe organ (Jonathan's TikTok vid)Verboort Sausage FestReflections on Jonathan's NYC TripWhy Portland Trophy Cup is so amazing.and more!!

In this episode, your host Jonathan Maus takes you on the 14th annual Bike Town Hall Ride that took place in southeast Portland on Sunday, October 8th. You'll hear remarks from Oregon Senator Michael Dembrow and House representatives Khanh Pham and Thuy Tran. In addition, you'll ride along and hear about community projects like the Arleta Triangle Square, 70s Greenway, and more. Jonathan Maus provides narration along the way.For a full recap and photo gallery from the ride, see this story on BikePortland.

Even though Portland has recently seen a significant drop in cycling, our city still has the highest number of bike commuters in the country. But with 43 traffic fatalities this year and 70 last year, many cyclists say riding has felt more dangerous than ever. Today we're talking with BikePortland editor Jonathan Maus—he's giving us some tips on how both drivers and pedestrians can stay safe on our streets. Bike resources mentioned on the show: Metro “Bike There!” Map  City of Portland Bike Map  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, a 15-year-old boy riding an electric bike died following a collision with a vehicle at an intersection on Highway 20 in Bend. The teen was not wearing a helmet and wasn’t legally allowed to operate the e-bike since he was under 16 years of age. It was the first fatality involving an e-bike in Bend, according to a recent article in the Bend Bulletin, which also described concerns that some adolescents on e-bikes are not following the rules of the road and engaging in risky or illegal behaviors such as not wearing a helmet and texting while riding. At a city council meeting last Wednesday, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler said the council would explore updating laws on bike safety, “including accounting for newer, faster e-bike models that have become more popular,” while taking additional actions to make cycling in the city safer. Michael Kohn, an environment and public lands reporter at the Bend Bulletin, and Jonathan Maus, editor and publisher of Bike Portland, join us to talk about this issue.   

In this episode, host Jonathan Maus talks with Billy Sinkford, a bicycle industry insider and VP of PR and marketing firm, Echos Communications. Billy lives in Portland and is the man behind MADE, a major bike show coming to Zidell Yards in the South Waterfront August 24th-27th that will feature over 200 custom bike builders and other companies in what he calls the largest handmade bike show North America has ever seen. I've known Billy for years, but have never been able to sit down and have a chat with him, so I was really excited he was able to swing by The Shed for this interview. We talk about his interesting past, how he got into the bike industry, the work he does with Echos, why he's such a big fan of handmade bikes, and more. Oh, and he was also nice enough to share the strange — and I'll just say, very personal, story — of how he got his nickname, "Souphorse" - the name many people know him by and the name that's tattooed across his neck.Links:MADE Bike ShowEchos CommunicationsFull text transcription

Get a front seat to all the wild drama at the TriMet Board Meeting on May 24th where they voted to increase transit fares for the first time in 11 years. Activists stormed into the meeting and made the board so uncomfortable they retreated to a private meeting room. In this episode, host Jonathan Maus takes us through the meeting and the protest rally organized by OPAL Environment Justice Oregon. You've read the headlines, now go into the meeting with exclusive audio footage!***Links:BikePortland recap and photo gallery from the meetingOPAL Op-ed against the fare increaseTriMet statement on the fare increase

The city and state are looking at offering rebates for people who purchase bikes with pedal-assisted electric motors. They can help you get across town without breaking a sweat and, hopefully, reduce your car dependence. Will Portland embrace the possible new influx of e-bikes zipping through our bike lanes? Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Bike Portland editor Jonathan Maus about the future of e-bike incentives and how they could radically change our city. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a journey into the heart of Portland's amazing cycling community in this episode where host Jonathan Maus and BikePortland reporter Taylor Griggs wade into the thick crowds at Ladds 500 to chat with the assembled characters.Links:BikePortland coverage of Ladds 500Ladds 500 page on the Shift website

In this episode, host Jonathan Maus welcomes members of Timberwolves Cycle Recovery into he Shed. Also known as the Sith Lord Vader Squadron Timberwolves, they're a grassroots group of Portlanders who are taking the law into their own hands to recover stolen bicycles. They are led by Royal Johnson, who is the main voice you'll hear in the episode. Royal and Jonathan were joined by Laura Dallago, the group's treasurer, and Rich Baker, who coordinates their events and rides. Royal started the group in Austin, Texas in 2011 and he maintains a chapter of the group there, as well as one in Los Angeles, Colorado, and Houston. Their MO is to enlist people to help them spot stolen bikes, research online to find out of it the bike is indeed stolen, and then if it is, they hit the streets and try to recover it. On March 18th, Royal went on a recovery mission in the South Waterfront district that was first reported as a robbery by gunpoint. Alarmed by the initial reports, we did a story immediately based on details from an OHSU campus alert and a police report that said someone flashed a gun and robbed someone of a blue electric bike near the intersection of SW Sheridan and Moody. It was only after we published that we figured out Royal was involved and that perhaps the person who reported the gun wasn't telling the truth. It all turned into a mess, so Royal and I agreed he should come over to the shed so we could hash everything out. Links:What really happened with that bike theft confrontation in South Waterfront? - (BikePortland, 3/22/23)Updated: Stolen bike recovery leads to confrontation in South Waterfront (BikePortland, 3/18/23)‘Timberwolves' look to hunt down and recover stolen bikes (BikePortland, 10/24/22)SLVS Timberwolves on Instagram

In this episode, host Jonathan Maus shares clips from a recent meeting of the Metro Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT). He highlights an exchange between county commissioners that was spurred by the "reading the of the names" - an increasingly common practice at meetings where someone reads names of people killed in traffic crashes at the outset of a meeting in order to add urgency to road safety efforts.Jonathan shares why he thinks this practice is so important — and how it can gain even more value when it spurs an exchange like the one between two commissioners and a Metro staff person in this episode.Links:Nafisa Fai - Washington County Commission websitePaul Savas - Clackamas County Commission websiteJuan Carlos Gonzalez - Metro Council websiteMetro JPACT home pageDetails on Metro's $2.4 million road safety planning grant (BikePortland)

In this episode, host Jonathan Maus will take you on a tour and ride with Tegan Valo from B-Line Urban Delivery. B-Line is a Portland company that was founded in 2008 and they have carved out a great little niche for their innovative approach to last mile freight logistics.If you're a BikePortland reader, you'll recall several stories we've written about them over the years because of this simple fact: they use pedal-powered electric cargo trikes for their delivery fleet. B-Line has replaced well over 320,000 truck miles with these trikes in over 42,000 deliveries in the past 15 years. And while they're much smaller and safer than a truck or a van, B-Line trikes can still carry up to 700 pounds of cargo. A few days ago, Jonathan met Tegan at their large warehouse in the Central Eastside to learn more about the company, get a rundown of what a typical day looks like. They then hit the road for a few deliveries.

For this episode, host Jonathan Maus rode down to City Hall and recorded an interview with Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps. Mapps has served as one of Portland's five council members since 2020, and was recently named the commissioner-in-charge of the transportation bureau. Mapps is a graduate of Reed College, he has a PhD in government from Cornell and is a former political science professor. Prior to ousting former Commissioner Chloe Eudaly from her seat in 2019, Mapps worked for the City of Portland's office of civic life.Jonathan and Commissioner Mapps covered a lot of ground in this interview. They talked about the type of person he's looking to hire as the next director of PBOT, how he thinks transportation policy and projects can help revitalize Portland, why he thinks the 2030 bike plan is outdated, his rationale for wanting more police officers patrolling Portland streets, his position on the I-5 Rose Quarter project, and much more.LINKS:LA Times article on Portland's problems and progressivismNovember 2020 BikePortland interview with Mingus Mapps

Go deeper into the lawsuit filed Friday (11/18) by BikeLoud PDX against the City of Portland in this informative conversation between host Jonathan Maus and Oregon lawyer Scott Kocher of Forum Law Group.***LINKS:Coverage of the lawsuit on BikePortlandOfficial complaint filed filed in Multnomah County 11/18/22 (PDF)ODOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Bill Screening Process (PDF)ORS 366.514 (the "Bike Bill")BikePortland stories written by Scott Kocher Our Podcast music was provided by The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

Portland voted for a new form of government. It's a huge deal and bike advocates need to understand why — and more importantly — how to take advantage of it. In this episode, host Jonathan Maus talks to two people with important insights into what lies ahead: former policy advisor for City Commissioner Mingus Mapps Matt Glazewski (who was interviewed in ep. 18), and researcher/writer at Sightline Institute and former BikeLoud PDX leader Catie Gould.***LINKS:Charter reform coverage on BikePortlandOur Podcast music was provided by The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

This week we delve into the topic of carfree streets, plazas and great public spaces in Portland. You might have read our recent story about the big announcement Monday morning from the City of Portland that https://bikeportland.org/2022/03/14/pbot-wants-to-make-carfree-healthy-business-plaza-program-permanent-350236 (they want to double down on their outdoor dining patios, plazas and carfree public space programs).  In this episode, host Jonathan Maus shares clips from remarks made at the press conference (which was held on Pride Plaza, a 2-block section of carfree street on SW Harvey Milk Street) as well as several interviews with people at the event. You'll hear from PBOT Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, PBOT Director Chris Warner, Portland restaurant co-owner Eli Johnson, Friends of Green Loop Executive Director Keith Jones, and others. Links: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/news/2022/3/14/pbot-news-release-pbot-extends-healthy-businesses-portland-public (PBOT press release about Healthy Business and Vibrant Community Spaces program) "https://bikeportland.org/2021/01/12/commissioner-hardesty-wants-more-carfree-streets-in-downtown-portland-324741 (Commissioner Hardesty wants more carfree streets in downtown Portland)" (BikePortland, 1/12/2021) Theme music: https://www.kevinhartnell.com/ (Kevin Hartnell)

For this episode, host Jonathan Maus caught up with veteran advocate and recent Portland transplant Cathy Tuttle. Cathy has been an activist for climate change, transportation, and healthy cities for over 30 years and has long list of accomplishments and awards for her work as a community organizer, nonprofit founder (https://seattlegreenways.org/ (Seattle Neighborhood Greenways)) and city staffer. In 2019 she ran for a seat on Seattle City Council and tied for third in a crowded race. Last summer, this 65-year-old, self-described "climate warrior" decided to move to Portland, currently lives downtown, and uses a bike as her main way to get around. While some people in Cathy's shoes might consider slowing down after working so hard for so long on these issues, Cathy is just as committed as ever to make an impact and was just voted to the board of https://bikeloudpdx.org/ (Bike Loud PDX), a local nonprofit whose main goal is to push Portland into being a city where 25% of all trips are made by bike by 2030. In this interview, you'll hear why Cathy chose to move to Portland, how her bike has become her personal mobility device, and how she's avoided burnout after more than three decades of advocacy. We also talked about how being a bureaucrat has helped her become a better advocate. Cathy and I also traded thoughts about the state of bicycling and transportation reform in Portland, whether current PBOT Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty is — or can be — a real champion for the cause, and how Cathy's recently completed Car Master Plan unlocks important clues on how to help us reach that exciting 25% cycling goal. Links from the episode: Cathy on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CathyTuttle (@CathyTuttle) https://bikeportland.org/2014/07/30/seattles-friendliest-insurgent-group-visits-portland-eager-wisdom-dispensing-109485 (BikePortland coverage of a research trip to Portland with Seattle policymakers organized by Cathy in 2014). Car Master Plan Research Project: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H6il2Gh1-EEEKkKcFyqtevJHk4ZkI-zn/view?usp=sharing (Asphalt), https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ze4ipSn9QilPsi-9ydxW4FbP4yJnRkXB/view?usp=sharing (Car Budgets), https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqW5zJVCQFtLPNF6V2YPwTTKqyA5cZ_W/view?usp=sharing (Parking Cars) This episode was recorded on January 11th. Due to Covid concerns, Cathy joined us virtually. This podcast is a production of Pedaltown Media Inc., and is made possible by listeners like you. If you're not a subscriber yet, please become one today at http://bikeportland.org/support (bikeportland.org/support). You can listen to more episodes and find out how to subscribe at http://bikeportland.org/podcast (bikeportland.org/podcast). Our theme music is by https://www.kevinhartnell.com/ (Kevin Hartnell).

In this episode, we hear from Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty. Hardesty was elected in 2018 and became the first Black woman to ever sit on Portland's five-member city council. In January of this year Mayor Ted Wheeler put her in charge of the transportation bureau. It was a surprising choice, given that Hardesty had never expressed an interest in the bureau and up until that time was mostly known for her politics and activism around policing, government accountability, and racial and social justice issues. Now, with almost a year under her belt, she's gone from having no experience in city transportation policy to being - what she referred to in this interview as, "the big dog when it comes to the city of Portland transportation". This episode was recorded in the commissioner's office in city hall where we had a wide-ranging conversation about everything from automated enforcement cameras to the decline of biking in Portland, the role of police in transportation safety, her feelings about a new "civilian traffic force", what she considers an ideal street design, and much more. --- Links & Notes: Host Jonathan Maus (founder and editor of BikePortland, https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Maus (@jonathan_maus) on Twitter) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OZOg-_lcrLZykIGf9k0KG6xNvCfQ55LJ/view?usp=sharing (Full episode transcript) (PDF) https://twitter.com/JoAnnPDX (Jo Ann Hardesty on Twitter) (official account) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Ann_Hardesty (Jo Ann Hardesty on Wikipedia) https://www.portland.gov/hardesty (City of Portland official website) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJBOaRlsoFs9YkIxDUOvIZThHjZJotAu/view?usp=sharing (2019 Bike Year in Review), report by PBOT Bicycle Coordinator Roger Geller https://bikeportland.org/2021/10/08/tools-to-address-gun-violence-and-traffic-violence-come-together-in-mt-scott-arleta-neighborhood-339642 (Tools to address gun violence and traffic violence come together in Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood) (BikePortland story 10/8/21) --- This podcast is a production of Pedaltown Media Inc., and is made possible by listeners like you. If you're not a subscriber yet, please become one today at http://bikeportland.org/support (bikeportland.org/support). You can listen to more episodes and find out how to subscribe to our podcast http://bikeportland.org/podcast (bikeportland.org/podcast). Our theme music is by https://www.kevinhartnell.com/ (Kevin Hartnell). Support this podcast

In this episode, we hear the story of Portlander Felipe Nystrom. Please be advised of this content warning: This episode includes mentions of physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and descriptions of excessive drug and alcohol use. We first first heard about Felipe's story in fall of 2019 and he and our host, BikePortland founder and editor Jonathan Maus, got together for an interview in July of that year. For various reasons, we never shared the story on BikePortland and it's been nagging us ever since, so we're very excited to finally bring it to you. We're also grateful that Felipe trusted us with personal details about his childhood he's never shared publicly before. Some of you might know Felipe as an elite competitor on the regional racing circuit whose had a meteoric rise through the ranks who in just a few seasons has gone from beginner in 2015, to Costa Rican National Champion in 2019 and a World Cup competitor this year. But his cycling success is just a tiny part of his life story. The first 30 years of his life were a struggle for survival. Before he went into rehab and ultimately moved to Portland in 2013, Felipe was hopeless and homeless, living on the streets of San Jose after after a life filled with traumatic experiences and after several attempts to commit suicide. Suffice it to say, Felipe's life has gone through a remarkable transformation. --- Links: https://www.instagram.com/puravida_watts/ (Felipe on Instagram) https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-get-felipe-to-the-cyclocross-world-cup?utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet (World Cup fundraiser on GoFundMe) --- This podcast is a production of Pedaltown Media Inc., and is made possible by listeners like you. If you're not a subscriber yet, please become one today at http://bikeportland.org/support (bikeportland.org/support). You can listen to more episodes and find out how to subscribe to our podcast http://bikeportland.org/podcast (bikeportland.org/podcast). Our theme music is by https://www.kevinhartnell.com/ (Kevin Hartnell). Support this podcast

For this short and sweet episode, host Jonathan Maus (founder and editor of BikePortland) tried something new: On-the-bike interviews with random riders. He grabbed his recorder and a mic, hopped on his trusty Tern HSD e-bike and rode up alongside complete strangers to ask one basic question: What about biking in Portland are you grateful for?  Almost every person stopped and smiled and was happy to chat. He talked to people of all ages and riding styles. "I've gotten pretty cynical from my work over the years," Jonathan said about this episode, "so it was great to get out from my activist and online Twitter bubbles to hear from folks in real life. Maybe it was just because both days I did the interviews the sun was out and it was absolutely wonderful biking weather - but there was no negativity to be heard. And there was lots of gratitude. It reminded me about the vital role bicycling plays in so many people's lives." All the interviews were recorded while biking on either N Willamette Blvd, NE Ainsworth, on the Eastbank Esplanade, or in Waterfront Park. If you have a question you want me to ask folks, please just get in touch. Speaking of which, please make sure to rate and review our podcast and tell your friends about it. This podcast is a production of Pedaltown Media Inc., and is made possible by listeners like you. If you're not a subscriber yet, please become one today at http://bikeportland.org/support (bikeportland.org/support). You can listen to more episodes and find out how to subscribe to our podcast http://bikeportland.org/podcast (bikeportland.org/podcast). Our theme music is by https://www.kevinhartnell.com/ (Kevin Hartnell). Support this podcast

In this episode, BikePortland editor and publisher Jonathan Maus talks with Matt Glazewski about the politics of climate change in Portland. Matt is a climate expert with 15 years of government experience who's worked on disaster resiliency projects at the local, regional and federal levels. He's worked with the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the National Weather Service where he once briefed a U.S. cabinet secretary. He also helped draft the first Climate Action Plan for Clackamas County, and most recently was a senior policy advisor for Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps. I wanted to share Matt's perspective because earlier this summer he left his position out of frustration with the lack of urgency at the City of Portland around climate change. And in his final days as a City Hall staffer, he shared his concerns publicly in testimony at a city council meeting ____ Matt's website - https://www.tamarackconsultingnw.com/ (https://www.tamarackconsultingnw.com/) Follow Matt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sentencesrunon (@sentencesrunon) Matt's testimony at Portland City Council, 6/21/21 - https://youtu.be/0m0oxn7xEAI?t=882 (https://youtu.be/0m0oxn7xEAI?t=882) ____ This podcast is a production of Pedaltown Media Inc., and is made possible by listeners like you. If you're not a subscriber yet, please become one today at http://bikeportland.org/support (bikeportland.org/support). You can listen to more episodes and find out how to subscribe to our podcast http://bikeportland.org/podcast (bikeportland.org/podcast). Our theme music is by https://www.kevinhartnell.com/ (Kevin Hartnell). Support this podcast

Sunset 4 All is crowdfunding a protected bike lane design for Sunset Boulevard, with traffic engineer Rock Miller doing the design for free. https://www.sunset4all.com/ https://twitter.com/rockmiller Rock talks with Jonathan Maus, who's seen the evolution of Portland as a bike friendly city over the past two decades in his role as the editor and founder of Bike Portland. https://bikeportland.org/ https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Maus With an update on Los Angeles City Council motions by Streets For All founder Michael Schneider. https://streetsforall.org/ Edited by Kevin Burton.

BikePortland's Jonathan Maus attended a recent protest in front of ODOT headquarters. In this episode he interviews several of the participants, one of whom is a 15-year-old activist and another is a candidate for Oregon governor. https://bikeportland.org/2021/08/19/which-side-are-you-on-youth-activists-blame-odot-for-heat-wave-deaths-336865 (Don't miss the full report and images from the event on BikePortland). Support this podcast

15th August 2021 The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast EPISODE 279: Bike Portland's Jonathan Maus SPONSOR: Jenson USA HOST: Carlton Reid GUEST: Jonathan Maus TOPICS: 16 years of Bike Portland LINKS: https://www.Jensonusa.com/thespokesmen https://www.the-spokesmen.com http://bikeportland.org http://twitter.com/BikePortland http://instagram.com/bikeportland

Welcome to the relaunch of the BikePortland Podcast. In our first episode since 2016 (!), BikePortland editor and publisher Jonathan Maus talks with Molly Cameron, the Portland-based professional cycling team manager and newly-minted transgender rights advocate who just founded https://www.ridegroup.org/ (RIDE), (Riders Inspiring Diversity & Equality). In this wide-ranging interview, Molly shares her views on anti-transgender legislation sweeping the US and how the cycling industry should respond to it. She also shares her personal story of being discriminated against when she first arrived in Portland, how she balances community expectations, and the deep sense of duty she feels to help transgender people and other marginalized groups. Support this podcast

Today on The Local:Emily's here and she's brought the Quick Six!Then, a conversation with Jonathan Maus about enjoying Portland from a bike. Tips, tricks, and suggestions!

A love for Scripture is a much needed rhythm in the life of the believer. Looking ahead (along the theme of Living in Babylon) it is important to learn that passion from others. Dr. Amy Anderson is my guest in this episode, along with some former students: Jonathan Maus, Daniel Shoemake, Ian Devaney, Samuel Keefe, and Michael Woods. Dr. Amy talks about her lifelong love for teaching and hunger for learning. Her former students then give witness to how that love for Scripture developed in them, and Dr. Amy played an important role during that development. It is a marvelous conversation worth your time. Follow me at Apprentice2Jesus.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/apprentice2jesus/support

Today on The Local: Emily's here and she brought the Quick Six headlines! Then, DJ Ambush & Morgan Jones talk with Jonathan Maus about keeping non-car commuters safe on 82nd.

Today on The Local:Emily's got the Quick Six news rundown, then Ambush and Morgan Jones interview Jonathan Maus of Bike Portland.

Today on The Local:We've got the Quick Six headlines, hitting the most important stories for Portlanders. Then, we're joined by Jonathan Maus of Bike Portland for an update on issues impacting bikes in PDX.

News With Friends with Christine and Belinda, an interview with Ken Kolosh, and Bike Portland's monthly segment with Jonathan Maus.

With gyms temporarily closed due to the coronavirus, the best way for many people to exercise is to run or bike around their neighborhoods. But those activities come with their own set of questions: Should cyclists and runners wear masks? What is a safe distance from others when you’re moving quickly and breathing hard? We dig into current best practices for running and biking with Jonathan Maus, editor and publisher of Bike Portland, and Aubri Juhasz, a runner and a producer for NPR’s “All Things Considered” who recently wrote about running safely during the pandemic.

Jonathan Maus has spent the last 14 years covering transportation issues on BikePortland.org.  Over the years it has transformed into a serious news site that has changed some aspects of cycling and transportation in Portland. We talk about how it started, how he keeps from burning out, what he would do different and whether or not bicycling is in decline in Portland. BikePortland.org:  https://bikeportland.org Supple Patches! http://pathlesspedaled.bigcartel.com PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/pathlesspedaled Supple Shirts: http://pathlesspedaled.spreadshirt.com Support via PayPal: http://paypal.me/pathlesspedaled

Oregon’s unique tax on bicycle sales has not brought in nearly as much revenue as lawmakers expected. Projections show that the $15 flat tax on some new bikes will bring in less than half of the $2.1 million originally projected for this biennium. BikePortland.org editor and publisher Jonathan Maus joins us to talk about the politics of bikes.

The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable Podcast Episode 200 Best-of episode celebrating 12 years of the show!  Sunday 16th September 2018 HOSTS: Carlton Reid and David Bernstein GUESTS: Tim Jackson, Donna Tocci, Rich Kelly, Neil Browne, Jim Moss, Anna Schwinn, Chris Garrison, Nicole Formosa, Jacquie Phelan, Julie Kelly, Ayesha McGowen, Laura Laker, Anna Luyten, Phil Liggett, Ned Boulting, Chris Boardman, Bob Roll, Floyd Landis, Christian Prudhomme, Jens Voigt, Gary Fisher, Joe Breeze, Charlie Kelly, Ed Zink, Peter Darke, Cerri Dipple, Jeremy Vaught, Tim Grahl, Jonathan Maus, Michael Colville-Anderson, Adrian Kokk, Dr Rachel Aldred, Professor Bert Blocken, Peter Norton, Melody Hoffman, Chris and Melissa Bruntlett, Donny Perry, Christian Wolmar, Rick Vosper, and Jay Townley. SPONSOR: Jenson USA • The Latest Gear. The Best Prices. All In One Place. TOPIC: This is our 200th show! The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable Podcast was first aired in August 2006. This episode is a compilation of some of the best bits from our first 12 years. SHOWNOTES: http://www.the-spokesmen.com

This week, more than 700 bicycling advocates converged in Washington -- despite a snowstorm that closed down the federal government on Monday and thousands of cancelled flights -- to learn from each other and compare notes from the past year in bicycling advocacy. Tuesday, as the summit wound down and participants started gearing up for Wednesday's Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, hosts Jeff and Tanya were joined by Doug Gordon of Brooklyn Spoke, Suepinda Keith of Triangle Bikeworks in Chapel Hill, and Jonathan Maus of Bike Portland for this very special Bike Summit episode of the podcast. The Women's Forum is in its third year. The League's Equity Advisory Council came into being just before last year's summit. These voices, historically not at the center of the national conversation about bicycling, are coming to the fore. The five of us talk in this, our lucky 13th episode, about how effectively the movement is transitioning to a more inclusive approach, and we share some of the highlights of the summit, including some truly incredible work happening everywhere from Memphis to LA to Afghanistan. Tell us in the comments about your personal highlights from the Summit. Subscribe to this podcast’s RSS feed or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.  

Why on earth would someone want to ride for days on the side of a road in the middle of nowhere? That's the question this shameless city slicker and utilitarian bike rider wanted to ask BikePortland's podcast producer Lillian Karabaic and publisher Jonathan Maus. So as the Pacific Northwest enjoys its fleeting annual glimpse of autumn, the three of us devoted our https://secure-ec.libsyn.com/p/2/4/6/2467041ed0118b49/Country_Road_Adventures__Bike_Touring.m4a?d13a76d516d9dec20c3d276ce028ed5089ab1ce3dae902ea1d01c08532d9c959bc1f&c_id=6310641 (half-hour monthly podcast) to discussing the fun, economics and safety of bike adventures on Oregon's rural roads. What are the best nearby destinations? Why is it so great? Is it actually that important to our economy? And how can we make it better? Lily and Jonathan had lots of thoughts, stories and advice to share. “The way to get to know a state, a town, is really by, like, the curves of the landscape,” Lillian said. “When you've sweated up a hill, you have a way different connection to it than you do if you were just in a car passing by it. … I can tell you the name of each of those hills.” We talked about policy, too. “Now that the state scenic bikeways are officially recognized in state law, it's pretty simple legislatively to attach things to that, like we did with neighborhood greenways,” Jonathan said. “For instance, you could say that on state scenic bikeways, certain traffic regulations have fines doubled.” Support this podcast

NOTE: This isn't a new episode! This is the second of 18 old episodes we recorded between 2013 and 2016 when the BikePortland Podcast was co-hosted by Jonathan Maus (https://twitter.com/jonathan_maus (@jonathan_maus)), Lillian Karabaic (https://twitter.com/anomalily (@anomalily)), and Michael Andersen (http://www.twitter.com/andersem (@andersem)). ___ Two months ago, after returning from Amsterdam, Jonathan https://bikeportland.org/2013/06/19/editorial-so-much-carnage-on-our-streets-yet-so-little-response-88703 (kicked off) what he described as a “mini advocacy campaign” by BikePortland to raise awareness of the traffic carnage on our streets. This is a delicate line for our news operation to walk. People read posts about crashes because they find them relevant, but they're the opposite of enjoyable to read. We received emails and comments from people who thought covering collisions too closely was sensationalism and would only scare people away from riding. Also, there's a widespread misperception among non-bikers that, hour-for-hour, biking is a generally dangerous way to get around. It isn't. (See p. 27 of https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/448401 (this PDF) for Portland's latest numbers.) But carnage ruins lives, and coverage of carnage helps fix streets. So we write about it. This month, podcast producer http://anomalily.net/ (Lillian Karabaic), Jonathan and I devoted the full half-hour of our monthly podcast to discussing this decision and the factors around it. ___ >> Find more episodes and subscription links at http://www.bikePortland.org/podcast (BikePortland.org/podcast ) Support this podcast

NOTE: This isn't a new episode! This is the first of 18 old episodes we recorded between 2013 and 2016 when the BikePortland Podcast was co-hosted by Jonathan Maus (https://twitter.com/jonathan_maus (@jonathan_maus)), Lillian Karabaic (https://twitter.com/anomalily (@anomalily)), and Michael Andersen (http://www.twitter.com/andersem (@andersem)). ___ This episode came out on July 5th, 2013. We talk about three topics, the death of the Columbia River Crossing Freeway Expansion Megaproject, our views on how newly-appointed PBOT Director Leah Treat and Commissioner Steve Novick will lead the Portland Bureau of Transportation, and the psychology and practice of stopping at red lights. Music is They're Going to Build a Motorway by the great http://www.leonrosselson.co.uk/ (Leon Rosselson). ___ Find more episodes and subscription links at http://www.bikeportland.org/podcast (BikePortland.org/podcast ) Support this podcast

PORTLAND, Ore.- This video is about a year old so the information about the National Hand Built Bicycle Show is out of date, everything else is pretty relevant. It features Natalie Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles (Portland, OR) and interview with Jonathan Maus of bikeportland.org. Video directed by Daniel Sharp, filmed by David McMurry, edited by Alden Morgan. I really like the commentary and shots.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Jason Turner and Greg Freddette's much anticipated documentary about Portland's cycling scene will soon be making it's debut. In the meantime we can watch the trailer for the movie Veer. Sign up for updates about the movie and screenings here. Jonathan Maus of BikePortland got to sneak peak of the movie and has some more background at his BikePortland Blog.

PORTLAND, Ore.- Transportation activists gathered Friday to speak at a press conference promoting a Sautrday rally for transportation equality. The event was organized by Eleanor Blue and hosted by Jonathan Maus. Speakers included attorneys Bob Mionske and Ray Thomas, activists Scott Bricker, Jessica Roberts, Ellen Vanderslice, and author Joe Kurmaskie who also hosted the rally Saturday. Dozens including reporters from OPB, KEX, KPAM, KGW and many other attened the press conference, which in turn drew hundreds to the rally. My camera and microphone were too far from the speakers at Saturday's rally so I do not have good coverage of that event and the great speeches. Filmmaker Vincent Caldoni was able to capture some footage of a few of the speeches and posted them as part of a great article at the Portland Mercury and YouTube.

ESTACADA, OR - We set up a live feed from the Cyclocross Crusade Race #5 yesterday at Barton Park. Here is just a taste of what we got from our vantage point in the gravel pit. Jonathan Maus kindly wipes out in front of the camera and we get to see Shannon Skerrit and Carl Decker Battle for 2nd. Get your official race results at CrossCrusade.com. This video and the live feed we're brought to you by Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory.

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Patrick McHenry argues that promoting bicycles to help solve our energy crisis is naive and ridiculous. To me, he ends up coming across as a foolish tool. Thanks to Jonathan Maus of BikePortland.org for catching this story. Let your congressperson know how you feel about bicycles as part of our nation's energy plan. Patrick McHenry is a Republican who serves the 10th district or North Carolina in the United States Congress. Sorry, the audio is not synchronized well.

Report by Jonathan Maus of BikePortland.org PORTLAND, OR - Nearly 200 cyclists, well over twice the usual amount, joined city bike coordinator Roger Geller on his Bike Master Plan Ride last night. Riders of all stripes came out to show support for the embattled Master Plan, which Mayor Potter recently decided to cut from his proposed budget. As expected, Transportation Commissioner Sam Adams, flanked by his policy analyst Roland Chlapowski and his Chief of Staff Tom Miller, made an appearance. During interviews with the various media outlets he said, “I just think that this (the Bike Master Plan) is more important than some of the other items proposed in the Mayor’s proposed budget…It’s absolutely critical that we continue to be a leader in bike mobility and that comes by having a good plan…Bikes have never been more important to the mobility of this city. It’s an affordable way to get around; in some cases, it’s the most reliable way to get between two places; it’s good for your health; you burn fat instead of oil; and it’s good for the environment. The Bike Master Plan allows us to develop a bike system, not just do it piecemeal, but develop a system…As transportation commissioner I have a responsibility to get people around the city safely and bikes are a key part of my strategy. I think you can argue that we don’t spend enough money on bikes, not that we need to cut back on our spending.” After Adams’ remarks and brief words from Roger Geller, the ride began amid the chaotic cacophony of May Day Parade revelers, which passed by Terry Schrunk Plaza right as we rolled out. After a quick loop around the South Park Blocks, we made our way over the Willamette River (via the Hawthorne Bridge), up the Eastbank Esplanade, and onward through North Portland. As we made our way to our destination (Kenton Park), we experienced a diverse array of bikeways and environments; Bike Master Plan Ride #4 * We rode through the innovative, bike-only “scramble” signal near the Rose Garden Arena, * worked the sometimes tricky connection from Weidler to N. Williams, * enjoyed the serenity of residential streets near N. Ainsworth, * got a first-hand look at the new bike/ped refuge medias at N. Portland and Willamette Blvd., * shared a narrow bike lane with fast-moving motorists on N. Willamette near the University of Portland, * basked in the bucolic splendor and spring time aromas of the Peninsula Crossing Trail, * pedaled over the bike/ped bridge over the Columbia Slough, Bike Master Plan Ride #4 * rode next to nature along the Columbia Slough Trail while huge packs of lycra-clad racers careened through corners at Portland International Raceway, * and finally, we passed by Paul Bunyan at the entrance to up-and-coming Kenton. I talked to several people on the ride (unfortunately I can’t use the audio due to excessive wind noise), and they all expressed a deep concern about the Mayor’s decision to cut funding for the plan. Dave Sohigian was there with his wife and two kids. They live in Lair Hill, just south of Portland and as a carfree family, the continued improvement of Portland’s bikeway network is very important to them. Another women I spoke to said she moved to Portland (from Ohio) in large part because of it’s bike-friendly reputation and she wants to see that continue. Shamus Lynskey of St. Johns towed his young daughter along and said he has a vested interest in improving bikeway connections from that area to downtown. BTA volunteer Lee Hoffman lives in Tanasbourne and came out to show his support for the Master Plan. Once at Kenton Park, we re-assembled, filled out comment forms had a Q and A session with Roger Geller. It was a constructive, informative discussion that brought up a wide range of topics; from the potential of a bike-only lane on the Hawthorne Bridge (Geller said bikes were 16% of the total trips last summer), to problems with the new bike/ped refuge island at N. Willamette and Portland. It was inspiring to see both the large showing of support for the Bike Master Plan, and the high level of concern and engagement for improving the bikeway network.

The fifteenth episode of The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast included David from The FredCast Cycling Podcast, Carlton Reid from Bike Biz Magazine and QuickRelease.tv, Tim Jackson from Masi Bicycles and The Masi Guy blog, Tim Grahl from The Crooked Cog Network, and Jonathan Maus of Bike Portland. Among the topics we discussed: Taipei International Cycle ShowFSA's New Road and Mountain GroupsDancing GirlsJohn Burke's Speech (Video from Taipei / Audio from Washington DC) Cycling Advocacy DiscussionBike PortlandAlice B. Toeclips Awards Track World ChampionshipsTour of Utah PostponementNike Dropping Cycling Products?Cycling Tips of the Week Subscribe via iTunes (CLICK HERE), listen to the show directly (CLICK HERE) or subscribe to our feed (CLICK HERE).

Taipei, Taiwan - Video provided by QuickRelease.TV. This may seem like a typically dry trade show presentation. To cycle advocates though, Trek President, John Burke's, 23-minute video-taped speech is industry shaking. Burke's inspiring slide show (seen here at the Taipei International Cycle Show) earned him the title of the "Al Gore of the bike trade" from Jonathan Maus at BikePortland.org. He implores the bicycle industry to divert cash from marketing and R&D to help advocates and politicians create a 'bicycle friendly world' as a way to combat obesity, congestion, pollution and, of course, earn profits. Burke clearly shows how increased bicycle commuting has a direct impact on these issues and the bottom line of the cycling industry. Many thanks go to Carlton Reid ofquickrelease.tv for editing this video and adding graphs, photos and videos to the presentation.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Posted by Jonathan Maus at BikePortland.org Yesterday I got a sneak peak at how bikes mix with the gleaming and futuristic new Portland Aerial Tram. Built by a cooperative effort between PDOT and OHSU, the new tram carries people from a new OHSU health center on the South Waterfront up to OHSU’s Kohler Pavillion. I was joined by PDOT tram project manager Art Pearce, a rep from ODOT, PDOT bike coordinator Roger Geller, and volunteers from OHSU’s Bike Commuters Group. Read the rest of the story at http://www.BikePortland.org

PORTLAND, Ore. - Transportation Diversity, is short news colaboration of CrankMyChain! Cycle TV and Jonathan Maus of BikePortland.org. It covers the dedication of three new pedestrian bridges and has interviews with transportation movers and shakers. Let me know if you are interested in more segments like this.