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BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed Ep. 20In 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. 2024-06-0844 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Council Candidate Marnie GlickmanMarnie Glickman thinks she has the recipe for progressive political success in Portland. Glickman is a leading candidate for City Council District 2 (North/Northeast) and met up with her Tuesday for a bike ride and an interview to learn more about what we can expect if she's elected.Glickman has lived in Portland off-and-on since 1992 when she paid $175 a month for rent on SE 28th and Steele and biked all over the city. Now 53, and after three decades working in politics and organizing, Glickman is ready to commit to her favorite city. After meeting at her home...2024-05-2954 min
BikePortland PodcastIn The Shed, Ep 19Happy Friday and Welcome back to The Shed. Retired bike shop co-owner and BikeLoud PDX Board Member Eva Frazier and I (BikePortland Publisher & Editor Jonathan Maus) had a wonderful chat and I can't wait to share it with you. Here's what we talked about:That awful bumpy section on NE Tillamook between Rodney and MLK.How I keep track of so many meetings.Why Mayor Wheeler is a PCEF superfan (related BikePortland story)Eva's report back from Future Sandy open house (related BikePortland story)Who's lying, Commissioner Mapps or business leader Andrew Hoan? Why...2024-05-1844 min
BikePortland PodcastMegan Ramey, Hood River County Bicycling AdvocateMegan Ramey is doing so many cool things to make bicycling better in Hood River it was hard to decide on just one way to introduce her when we connected for an online interview this past Thursday.The main hat she wears is Safe Routes to School program manager for Hood River County. But if you’ve followed her on X or Instagram, you’ll know she’s up to all sorts of cool stuff — from lobbying for e-bike legislation and donating free used bikes, to leading afterschool bike clubs and getting grants for demonstration projects.During our...2024-05-1332 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed (Ep. 18)Eva Frazier and I (BikePortland Publisher & Editor Jonathan Maus) are back after a one-month hiatus. Here are links to some of the stuff you'll hear about on this week's show:Joshua and his amazing worldwide bike tour - @ukodus.8 on IGShawn Granton of Urban Adventure LeagueBike overnights and touring storiesBike buses in Portland PPB bike squad expanding Mitchell Point Tunnel section of Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail opening soon ODOT funding story I was ranting aboutWonderful TriMet bus driver story Eva raved about Thanks for listening, thanks to our paid subscribers, and thanks to Brock...2024-05-1146 minBikePortland PodcastEva, Armando, and Shawne Talk Bike SummerWith 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...2024-05-0131 min
BikePortland PodcastRay "CityNerd" Delahanty Live in PortlandThis is a recording from the Places for People: A Conversation with CityNerd event that took place April 9th at the Aladdin Theater in Portland. The event was the 2024 Ann Niles Active Transportation Lecture sponsored by Portland State University Transportation Research and Education Center. PSU Professor, noted researcher and TREC Director Jennifer Dill introduces interview host Lilian Karabaic (OPB Weekend Edition host) and guest Ray Delahanty, who has shot to urbanist fame for his popular CityNerd YouTube channel. This recording is shared with permission of PSU TREC and Delahanty. Links:2024-04-161h 38
BikePortland PodcastIn The Shed - Ep. 17Eva Frazier and I (Jonathan Maus) are back on our regular schedule. Yay! This was a really fun episode and it's the perfect listen for the weekend. There's even sound effects of sandhill cranes. Here's a taste of what we talked about:PDX Sidewalk Joy mapEva's report from her trip to Nebraska to see sandhill crane migrationBike Happy Hour Anniversary PartyEva's old commute route on Barbur from southeast Portland to TualatinMy ride with Chad LykinsNails in the bike lane story from 2019Eva's fear of riding over bridgesFood in New York CityOur review of the CityNerd event S...2024-04-1349 min
BikePortland PodcastRide Along With City Council Candidate Chad LykinsI met up with Portland City Council (D4) candidate Chad Lykins in Hillsdale today and we biked around southwest. In this episode you'll hear an interview-by-bike as we survey various bits of bike infrastructure and make several stops along the way. We talk about a lot more than just bike stuff! At a stop at a Safe Rest Village we talk about housing and homelessness and we talked about development and Portland politics while standing at the Alpenrose Dairy Site. Lykins is a leading candidate and sources say he's got a real shot at winning one of...2024-04-121h 21BikePortland PodcastLinda "Gravel Girl" English of Dirty FreehubBend, 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...2024-04-1022 min
BikePortland PodcastPolice Officer and City Council Candidate Eli ArnoldSellwood 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...2024-04-0254 min
BikePortland PodcastIn The Shed - Ep. 16In this episode:Eva's wife's Robitussin-induced fever dream.What is Eva's favorite place to ride?Albina Vision Trust and the highway caps.Eva's idea to charge property tax for on-street parking spots.Sunday Parkways: The good, the bad, and the should. Weekend lanes and automated bollards are the Next Big Thing.Our big ideas for that sweet, sweet PCEF grant funding.Thoughts about Jonathan's upcoming interview with Portland Police officer and city council candidate Eli Arnold. BikeLoud's women biking survey aftermath. Bike Happy Hour Birthday party planning2024-03-2255 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed Ep. 15Eva's back from Italy! She shares a bit about her magical time in the land of small cars, ancient roads, and wine tasting in Tuscany. Get this: Eva walked 98 miles in two weeks. That either sounds like a dream or a nightmare depending on if you have comfortable shoes.We talk about the latest Portland Bike Count report and I share the top 10 (actually 11) busiest bike intersections in the city. Eva shares her dream of operating bicycle vending machines on high traffic corridors and things devolved from there. We touched on tolling, freight...2024-03-1548 min
BikePortland PodcastParticipatory Budgeting With Maria SipinLet's talk about a new way to allocate resources for Portland. Maria Sipin is working with the Community Budgeting for All campaign and they just launched a petition drive to get participatory budgeting (PB) on the November 2024 ballot in Portland. They want to take 2% of the city's General Fund (about $15.6 million) and put it in the hands of everyday people. In this conversation, you'll learn what PB is and how it's different than the traditional, top-down budgeting process.Links:https://www.communitybudgetingforall.com/2024-03-1532 min
BikePortland PodcastBike Parking Policy Update With Chris SmithFew people in Portland know more about our city's bicycle parking policy than Chris Smith. In this conversation he shares a brief history of the issue and then explains why recent efforts by leaders in both Portland and Salem have rolled back recent bike parking code requirements. In this episode, you'll learn about the development of Portland's bike parking requirements from the inside, and we also talk about Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's big housing bills that passed just this week by the Oregon Legislature. One of them, Senate Bill 1537, included a relatively unknown provision that gives cities...2024-03-0832 min
BikePortland PodcastWhy Housing Policy Matters With Michael AndersenFormer BikePortland News Editor Michael Andersen returns! I have such fond memories of working with Michael. We broke lots of new ground as a "bike blog" together, we launched our subscription program, we won two awards from the Society of Professional Journalists together. OK, I'll stop.Now Michael is the senior researcher and transportation lead at Sightline, a well-respected think tank. He rolled over to the Shed and we had a wonderful chat about housing (of course!) and other fun stuff. Sorry this is coming out late on a Friday but there was a tech...2024-03-0250 min
BikePortland PodcastRoad Safety Advocate Sarah RisserSarah Risser is working on a project to erect memorial signs at the location of every fatal traffic crash in Portland. In this interview, she talks about that project and shares the story about how a 2019 car crash where she survived but her teenager son didn't, radicalized her into the world of road safety activism.Link: Article by Sarah for Grappling With Grief (September 2023)Sarah featured in BikePortland for her work on a ghost bike installation (February 2024)Photo of the memorial signs she's placing around Portland.Follow her on X at @henryz_mom2024-03-0120 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Council Candidate Nat WestNat West is known as "Reverend Nat", the name of the successful cider business he built over the past 12 years. Now a part-time TriMet bus driver, West wants to represent City Council District 2 (N/NE) on Portland's new 12-member city council. In this episode, we talked about:All the bikes Nat has owned throughout his life.His adventures collecting apples for his ciders by bike. How defending a friend's business trademark against the City of Portland lit his fire for political activism. His experiences as a regular participant in the George Floyd protests in Summer of 2020...2024-02-231h 03
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed With Business Advocate Stephen GreenWith regular co-host Eva Frazier on vacation (have fun in Italy Eva!), I (Jonathan Maus) welcomed a guest into the shed the week: Business for a Better Portland (BBPDX) Exec Director and founder of Pitch Black, Stephen Green. Stephen is an amazing dude who truly "gets it" when it comes to building community that makes Portland better. In this episode, we talk local business and politics, how transportation plays a role in both, Stephen shares a bit of Portland's Black history, and much more.Links:Stephen Green on IG (@pdxstepheng)Business for a Better...2024-02-1947 min
BikePortland PodcastPortland Mayoral Candidate Keith WilsonKeith Wilson is a trucking company CEO, homeless services nonprofit founder, and a lifelong Portlander who grew up poor in north Portland.He came to Bike Happy Hour on February 14th, so I gave him a mic and let him share his stump speech. Afterward, I asked him a few questions and then did some Q&A with the crowd. In this episode, you'll get to know what Wilson is all about and whether he's someone you can support in the race for Portland mayor. He talks about his passion and ideas for how to...2024-02-1551 minBikePortland PodcastSalmonberry Trail Exec Dir Caroline FitchettThis episode features Salmonberry Trail Foundation Executive Director Caroline Fitchett, who shares an introduction to what she calls, "the most difficult and most ambitious rail to trail project in the nation." The Salmonberry would connect Washington County (just west of Portland) with the Oregon Coast via an 82-mile, carfree trail open to bicycle riders, hikers, and horseback. Get an introduction to the trail, learn how the idea first came about, get updates, and find out how you can get on it today. Originally recorded as part of my "15 Minutes With" series of video interviews. 2024-02-1524 min
BikePortland PodcastIn The Shed Ep. 12Don't miss this week's fun chat with BikePortland Founder/Editor/Publisher Jonathan Maus and BikeLoud PDX Board Member (and former co-owner of Clever Cycles bike shop) Eva Frazier.Here's just a taste of what you'll hear about this episode:Reflections on our attendance at the Jason Ruhmshottel ghost bike installation eventBikeLoud's Squeaky Wheel project PBOT budget updateCommissioner Mingus Mapps goes full Shoupian East Portland bike tour with Timur EnderRiding alleyways and through parksRolling through stop signsWhen cops lecture usEva took the bus to Seattle and liked it more than Portland Why City of Portland doesn't have...2024-02-1045 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Council Candidate Timur EnderTimur Ender is a leading candidate for Portland City Council District 1 (East). He invited me on a 12-mile bike ride around his district to show me projects he helped implement in his previous job at the Portland Bureau of Transportation, to share why he's running for city council, and to explain his vision for how transportation infrastructure can be a vital part of making east Portland an even greater part of our city. This episode was recorded almost entirely as we pedaled on a loop from NE 102nd and Glisan to SE Powell and 162nd, then back...2024-02-0851 min
BikePortland PodcastIn The Shed Ep. 11Jonathan and Eva did it again! Don't miss this week's fun chat.Here's just a taste of what you'll hear about this episode:Office hours chat with City Council candidate Chris Flanary (D3-SE) Bike parking and access at Belmont Public Library remodelEveryone in Portland is running (as in, jogging) right now and we should enlist them in the war on carsSoutherly Ladies rideCaddyshack ride and the new Ghostbusters movieWhy we need a Shift Calendar for basketball in Portland (aka Jonathan's side hustle dream to cover local basketball)This week's quiz: PBOT street plazas (based on...2024-02-0346 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed Ep. 10Eva 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...2024-01-2744 minBikePortland PodcastWarpaint Founder Roo AlbisurezNote: This episode was recorded as a video and I'm trying something new by just sharing it here on the pod as well. I'm in the middle of tweaking some of my work-flows so I can create things more efficiently and share more voices from our community on our various platforms. -Roo (real name is Ruandy) is a community advocate who works to increase access to MTB riding for Black, Indigenous, and all people of color. He's the founder of the nonprofit media org Warpaint and he's community manager for NW Trail Alliance, an...2024-01-2613 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed - Ep. 9Eva 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...2024-01-2048 min
BikePortland PodcastPortland City Council (Dist. 3) Candidate Jesse CornettBikePortland'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...2024-01-1943 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep. 8We're back! Here's what we talked about in #8.How to say my last name (Maus, like paws but with an "m")Cargo Bike Webinar with Eva and friends coming Feb 4th.Eva wore spandex, a puffy, and clicky shoes on a long bike ride... and there's proof!Brentwood-Darlington projectI hosted the first-ever BikePortland Office Hours, and a guy named Matt showed up.Talking to strangers and "single-serving" friendsWill's book recommendation: Building and Dwelling by Richard SennettParis, Rainy Day, the famous urbanist painting by Gustave Caillebotte Quiz! Topic: PBOT and snow responseSnow biking tipsTST Winter Biking Clinic Jan 18th...2024-01-1346 min
BikePortland PodcastEvery Single Streeter Perrin SmithNorth 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!2024-01-0931 min
BikePortland PodcastBike Bus Leader Rob GalanakisLast 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...2024-01-0923 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep. 7Jonathan 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...2024-01-0644 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep. 6We're back with one last episode of 2023. I think you'll love this one. Eva Frazier and I talk about all types of stuff, including:Historic photos of Joe Brown's Bicycle Shop and his Lloyd Center Field Day eventBikePortland's 1896 Bike MapEva's Book Recommendation: Two Wheels NorthShould Bike Happy Hour have a book club?Review of BikePortland's Top Stories of 2023Jonathan's ride with City Council candidate Angelita MorilloPeople camping on bike paths Jonathan's family Christmas costume party (see a photo!)The burden of unanswered emails and BikePortland's very long story idea listWhat Eva's new bike fragrance will smell like now...2023-12-3059 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Council Candidate Angelita MorilloSpend some time with City Council District 3 (inner SE) candidate Angelita Morillo and BikePortland Editor/Publisher Jonathan Maus as they ride together and then sit down for an interview at Bike Happy Hour. This episode was recorded on December 27th while we biked through Angelita's district (SE 7th, MLK/Grand, Central Eastside, Hawthorne, Ladds, Clinton, 34th, 20s, Ankeny). After the ride, you'll hear Jonathan's interview with Angelita, followed by some audience Q&A. Links: Angelita's campaign websiteAngelita on TikTok and InstagramRide route on RideWithGPS Bike Happy Hour event pageMentioned in this...2023-12-2841 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep. 5Sit back and chill with Eva and Jonathan as they ruminate on various topics. This episode was recorded December 7th in The Shed (BikePortland HQ). Sorry for the uncharacteristically slow turnaround, but I think you'll love this one. In this episode:Eva shares the big news about her involvement with Clever Cycles.Jonathan shares some behind-the-scenes of BikePortland.A rapid-fire gift-giving quiz game. What would you get a PBOT employee for Christmas? Jonathan and Eva share a memorable gift.How we raised money for a new bike for a complete stranger.City council candidate Joseph Emerson...2023-12-1946 minBikePortland PodcastWilliam Henderson, Founder of Ride ReportWill Henderson founded Ride Report in Portland in 2015 as a startup with a vision to revolutionize how cities count cycling trips. After eight years of building the company into with over $14 million in venture capital funding and partnerships with nearly 80 cities around the globe, Ride Report was sold to Inrix last month. Will is a thoughtful leader whose advocacy and love for cycling informs his perspectives on urban planning and systemic reform of our transportation politics and systems. This interview was recorded virtually on December 8th. Links:Ride Report...2023-12-0950 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep. 4Eva Frazier (Clever Cycles co-owner and BikeLoud PDX board member) and Jonathan Maus (BikePortland founder/editor) are back with another episode of "In The Shed." This episode was recorded November 22nd (day before Thanksgiving) in the BikePortland Shed a few blocks from Peninsula Park in north Portland.Thanks to everyone who's told us how much you like this series! It's nice to know folks like hearing it as much as we like putting it together. As per usual, Eva and I had a fun, informal chat about a wide range of stuff. In this video we talked...2023-11-2444 min
BikePortland PodcastWorld Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic VictimsIn 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...2023-11-2130 min
BikePortland PodcastIn the Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep. 3Eva 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...2023-11-1343 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Council Candidate Steph RouthRouth is running for Portland City Council District 1 (East Portland). She's well-known in local bike and transportation advocacy circles for her role as a thoughtfully wonky, yet warm and approachable leader and organizer. She's also a member of the Portland Planning Commission and has a fascinating background that includes a degree in theater performance, stints as a cannery worker in Alaska, a skin-dive team leader in Thailand as part of 2004 tsunami recovery efforts, and she's lived in northern China and NYC. She's also an adjunct professor at PSU who teaches community organizing and social change. This interview...2023-11-1051 min
BikePortland PodcastIn The Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep 2Back 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...2023-10-2740 min
BikePortland PodcastIn The Shed w Eva & Jonathan - Ep. 1I'm excited to share the inaugural episode with new co-host Eva Frazier! Eva is a co-owner of Clever Cycles, a board member of the nonprofit BikeLoud PDX, and just an all-around quality person who cares about Portland and wants to see cycling thrive.In what I hope is the first of many "In The Shed" chats to come, Eva and I chat about a wide range of topics. It's fun, free-flowing banter between two bike and urbanist nerds — a change from the more formal interviews and event recaps this podcast has done in the past. I will st...2023-10-1656 min
BikePortland PodcastThe Annual Bike Town Hall RideIn 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. 2023-10-1029 min
BikePortland PodcastAyleen Crotty - Filmed By Bike Founder and Portland Bike Culture CreatorThere are very few people in Portland who've had as large an impact on our bicycle scene as Ayleen Crotty. She moved here in 2000 from central Illinois as a scrappy, artistic kid, fresh-out-of-college. Ayleen quickly found her people — and most of them were on bikes.Many of you know Ayleen as the force behind Filmed By Bike, a festival that draws filmmakers from all over the world and has shown over 1,200 films since it started in a small theater on Northeast Alberta Street 21 years ago. But before that, she was at the table for the creation of ma...2023-10-0341 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Commissioner Mingus Mapps on Broadway Bike Lane ScandalIn this episode, I share a video call I had with PBOT Commissioner Mingus Mapps about the Broadway Bike Lane Scandal. His office set up this 30-minute interview to respond to our stories about Mapps' involvement in a push from his PBOT Director Millicent Williams to make significant changes to the protected bike lane on NW/SW Broadway. Williams' email to PBOT staff on September 14th made it clear she was ready to move forward — with what she claims was Mapps' approval — on reversing the protected bike lane and replacing it with a less safe configuration. Williams has since made...2023-09-2237 min
BikePortland PodcastBilly Sinkford and the MADE Bike ShowIn 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...2023-06-1434 min
BikePortland PodcastProtestors Take Over TriMet Board MeetingGet 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...2023-05-3037 min
BikePortland PodcastThe Fight For a 'Right Sized' Interstate Bridge ProjectYour host Jonathan Maus (Editor & Publisher, BikePortland) went to the State Capitol in Salem on April 13th to cover the Transportation Future Day of Action. The event was a lobbying day organized by Just Crossing Alliance (a coalition of environmental and transportation nonprofits) as part of their "Right Size, Right Now" campaign that seeks to reduce the cost and footprint of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program project.In this episode, you'll hear a range of interviews including:Adah Crandall, Sunrise PDXZachary Lauritzen, Oregon WalksAaron Brown, Office of Rep. Khanh PhamBrett Morgan, 1000 Friends of OregonKhanh Pham, Oregon...2023-04-1936 min
BikePortland PodcastLive from the Ladds 500!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 website2023-04-1825 min
BikePortland PodcastRoyal Johnson and Timberwolves Cycle RecoveryIn 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...2023-03-3133 min
BikePortland PodcastTriMet Bus Driver Dan ChristensenIn this episode you'll get to know TriMet bus operator Dan Christensen. Known as "bus driver dan" to his many Twitter followers, Dan is more than just bus driver — he's a storyteller, a community builder and a big part of what makes Portland so special. And from his seat behind the windshield, watching what he calls "Portland on the big screen" — he's seen a lot since he started driving for TriMet 16 years ago.Host Jonathan Maus wanted to talk with Dan not just because of what he's seen on his bus over the years, but because of how...2023-03-2841 min
BikePortland PodcastWhy Reading Names of Crash Victims MattersIn 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 be...2023-03-2313 min
BikePortland PodcastPortland's Cycling DeclineThis episode is all about the headlines I'm sure all of you've seen — that the number of people riding bikes in portland has fallen sharply in recent years. It's a decline that started long before Covid, and it's something we've been stewing about around here for many years now. But now we've got hard numbers from the City of Portland, so it's time to dig in and confront this unfortunate reality.So sit back and hang out with BikePortland Editor Jonathan Maus and Staff Writer Taylor Griggs to hear their reactions to the news, reasons why it's ha...2023-03-221h 04
BikePortland PodcastBehind the Scenes With B-Line Urban DeliveryIn 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...2023-03-0834 min
BikePortland PodcastPortland City Commissioner Mingus MappsFor 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...2023-03-0653 min
BikePortland PodcastFormer Metro President & Transit Center ED David BragdonAs a veteran of Metro Council (our elected regional planning authority) — including a seven-year stint as president from 2003 to 2010 — David Bragdon has been around the block when it comes to Oregon transportation politics. And for the past decade he's been executive director of TransitCenter, a nonprofit foundation that funds and conducts research and advocacy to improve public transit across the U.S. Before that he led a planning office for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.Suffice it to say, Bragdon has a mix of experiences in advocacy and government that I feel BikePortland readers could lear...2023-02-1454 min
BikePortland PodcastPBOT & The Search For a New LeaderIn this episode, host Jonathan Maus (BikePortland's publisher and editor) sat down for a chat about the Portland Bureau of Transportation with Kiel Johnson, a Portland bike advocacy veteran and current chair of the nonprofit BikeLoud PDX.PBOT is currently looking to hire a new director of the agency and Jonathan and Kiel have some thoughts about it! They share insights on the state of PBOT in general, why they feel this is a pivotal moment for the agency, what traits they'd like to see in a new director, and much more.Links from the...2023-02-1052 min
BikePortland PodcastCar Culture Researcher Tara GoddardWhen it comes to the goal of safer streets and "Vision Zero," how much of a focus should we put on individual driver behaviors and infrastructure design? The "systems versus people" debate is raging as cities and advocates grapple with record traffic fatalities. Tara Goddard, PhD, is an assistant professor at the School of Urban Planning at Texas A & M University. She earned her doctorate in urban planning from Portland State University and she's led several studies about car culture, "windshield bias" and more. Host: Jonathan Maus, editor and publisher of BikePortland.Links: 2023-02-0741 min
BikePortland PodcastVoices from the PBOT Maintenance Workers Picket LinePBOT workers are on strike. Host Jonathan Maus visited the picket line outside PBOT's Maintenance Operations headquarters on the first day of the walkout and talked to a few workers — the same folks who sweep our bike lanes, patch the roads, replace signs, and so on. In this episode you'll hear those interviews, learn a bit about why the strike is happening, and hear what PBOT says the impacts will be.Links from the episode:City of Portland Strike Impacts PageBikePortland Strike Coverage2023-02-0317 min
BikePortland PodcastBikePOC PNW Co-Founder Will CortezIn this episode we welcomed BikePOC PNW Co-Founder Will Cortez into the Shed. Host Jonathan Maus wanted to check in with Will about Portland's progress on welcoming more Black, Indigenous and people of color into the local cycling and transportation advocacy scene — nearly three years after the George Floyd protests.Will and Jonathan touch on a number of topics including: Will's concerns on how BikeLoud PDX tokenizes "equity" in the framing of their new lawsuit against the City of Portland, why progress to diversify government advisory committees is slow/nonexistent, his disappointments with the Oregon Bicycle Racing As...2022-12-0953 min
BikePortland PodcastLawyer Scott Kocher on the Bike Bill LawsuitGo 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.2022-11-2144 min
BikePortland PodcastWhat Charter Reform Means for Bike Advocacy in PortlandPortland 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...2022-11-171h 03
BikePortland PodcastVoices from the SE Powell Blvd Community ForumHost Jonathan Maus attended the Powell Blvd Community Forum at Cleveland High School on October 20th. For this episode, he has pulled out several powerful remarks from attendees. It's a rare opportunity to hear advocates speak out about the tragic collision that killed Sarah Pliner on October 4th just a few hundred yards from where the Forum took place.Among the voices you'll hear from in this episode is Bike Loud PDX Chair Kiel Johnson, who starts things off with a moving speech delivered on stage as ODOT Director Kris Strickler and PBOT Director Chris Warner sat...2022-11-0122 min
BikePortland PodcastLive From the World Naked Bike RideHost Jonathan Maus put on his headphones and took off his clothes to bring you the first-ever podcast episode recording by a naked person riding a bike. Seriously! Join him for a full episode of interviews with attendees of Portland's 18th annual World Naked Bike Ride. You'll hear from a wide variety of people — from professional nudists to people who have never shown their bare bodies in public — and you'll hear why this ride is so meaningful to so many people. ***LINKS:PDX WNBR, official Naked Bike Ride website.Jonathan's WNBR photo gall...2022-08-0244 min
BikePortland PodcastMetro Council Candidate Ashton SimpsonThis week you'll get to know a rising star in local political and advocacy circles, Ashton Simpson.At just 34 years old Simpson is running for Metro Council, and with no challengers for his east Portland district seat, he's now Metro Councilor-elect Ashton Simpson.Simpson will be just the 2nd Black man to ever sit on Metro Council, following in the footsteps of Ed Washington in the early 1990s. It will be the start of his career as an elected official and the culmination of a whirlwind life journey that has seen him bounce through many li...2022-03-221h 04
BikePortland PodcastVoices From Portland's Carfree Plaza MovementThis 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 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 h...2022-03-1646 min
BikePortland PodcastWomen of the E-bike RevolutionIt was International Women's Day when I edited this episode and what better subject to explore than the impact the e-bike revolution is having on women. In historical terms, the skyrocketing popularity of e-bikes among women feels a bit like a deja vu. At the turn of the 20th century, as the and price and safety of these magical, human-powered machines improved and the bicycling craze swept Europe and America, it had a profound effect on women. Bicycles leveled the mobility playing field between genders and in so doing ushered in a new era of i...2022-03-0946 min
BikePortland PodcastThe People Behind Oregon's Best Bike RidesAs I edited this episode and I work on our stories I often think that bicycling doesn't really matter right now. I mean, I know that riding bikes always matters to some people in some ways... But with so many more serious things going on it can feel not just less important, but talking and creating content about bicycling can even feel insensitive given all the other more serious things going in people's lives right now.But for many of us who are lucky enough enough to be able to do so, knowing that we can look fo...2022-03-0153 min
BikePortland PodcastShop Talk: Joel and Barb Grover of Splendid CyclesThis week we've got another installment in our Shop Talk series and I'm excited to welcome Splendid Cycles co-owners Barb and Joel Grover. This duo has been working in the local bike scene since the 1980s and came up through the ranks as employees of Bike Gallery, which was one of the largest bicycle retail chains in the country. Joel was a product analyst and buyer for many years at Bike Gallery and when cargo bikes first came on the scene in the U.S. in the mid to late aughts, he and Barb had a feeling they weren't...2022-02-2256 min
BikePortland PodcastBike Theft Superhero Bryan HanceThis week's guest is Bike Index co-founder Bryan Hance. Bike Index has listed over 730,000 bikes since it was founded in 2013 and has become a formidable force in the battle against bike thieves — and Hance is its heart and soul.In December 2021 Hance and the Bike Index team published a report on a case they'd spent 10 months working on that involved 100s of bike thefts in Colorado and a Facebook marketplace store based in Mexico named Alexander's Bikes.In our interview, you'll learn the sordid details of how Hance connected the dots from desperate vic...2022-02-1556 min
BikePortland PodcastShop Talk: Tom Martin of TomCat BikesHost Jonathan Maus: Ever since I got seriously into cycling in my freshman year of college or so, I've loved hanging out at bike shops. My friends and I were huge shop rats back in the day, and as I record more of these Shop Talk episodes, I'm realizing how much I've missed it. Getting to know and chat with people like my guest this week, Tom Martin of TomCat Bikes on SE Milwaukie and Powell, is a big reason why.So much of what we think of as "local bike culture" exists in and/o...2022-02-0838 min
BikePortland PodcastOregon State Representative Khanh PhamAfter a short break I'm really happy to be back at the mic and cannot wait to share this interview with Oregon State Rep Khanh Pham.Rep Pham is a former community organizer who's worked with OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon and the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO). Most recently she was a founding member of the coalition that created the Portland Clean Energy Fund and she continued that momentum by playing a major role in passing three clean energy bills in her first session. You might recall hearing from Rep Pham in a...2022-02-0253 min
BikePortland PodcastVeteran Advocate and New Portlander Cathy TuttleFor 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 (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. W...2022-01-121h 01
BikePortland PodcastSellwood Cycle Repair Owner Erik TonkinIn this episode we hear from Erik Tonkin, the owner of Sellwood Cycle Repair who celebrates his 30th anniversary with the shop this year. We first wanted to have Erik on the show as part of our Shop Talk series, but then realized there was much more to talk about than just running a business. In this interview, you’ll learn how he got his start in the local bike industry, why he seriously considered running for a seat on Portland City Council in 2015, and you’ll even hear him say there’s a possibility he might run ag...2022-01-0548 min
BikePortland PodcastShop Talk: Community Cycling Center and Bikes for HumanityWe're just about to sign off for the week to enjoy the holiday (and my daughter turns 19 tomorrow!), but before we take a break I wanted to share the work of people and organizations who are making the season brighter for people in need.I loved talking to shop owners last month for our first Shop Talk series episode. This time I talked to two local nonprofits — Bikes for Humanity and Community Cycling Center — that provide bikes for the community, but have a much different approach. They focus on making bikes more accessible for people on low-incomes and...2021-12-2239 min
BikePortland PodcastCity Council Candidate Vadim MozyrskyShow notes:Last week we shared an interview with Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty. This week we hear from one of the candidates who wants her seat: Vadim Mozyrsky. Mozyrsky is an administrative law judge who specializes in disability law (and sees improving city policy for people with disabilities as one of his top priorities if elected). He lives in the Goose Hollow neighborhood and, while he's a relative newcomer to local politics, he's well-known in civic circles for his service on a number of committees and commissions. Mozyrsky is currently a member of...2021-12-1357 min
BikePortland PodcastPortland City Commissioner Jo Ann HardestyIn 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...2021-12-061h 04
BikePortland PodcastFrom Trauma to Triumph: The Story of Felipe NystromIn 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...2021-12-021h 18
BikePortland PodcastWhat are Portland Bike Riders Grateful For?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 ge...2021-11-2310 min
BikePortland PodcastCasey Kulla: Yamhill County Commissioner and Candidate for GovernorFor this episode, host Jonathan Maus (BikePortland Founder and Editor) sat down with Yamhill County Commissioner and candidate for Oregon Governor, Casey Kulla. We first met commissioner Kulla in December 2020 when he was embroiled in a debate about the Yamhelas Westsider Trail, a rail-trail project he pushed for strongly, only to see it stopped in February of this year when he found himself on the losing end of a 2-1 vote, with his fellow commissioners fueled by the opposition of dozens of local farmers.Kulla understands both sides of the issue, because he runs a farm himself. 2021-11-161h 11
BikePortland PodcastShop Talk: Surviving Covid and the BoomIn this episode, I'll share conversations I had this week with two Portland bike shop owners. The first is Brad Parker from Metropolis Cycles on North Williams Avenue and the second is Cassie Hidalgo, the owner of Gladys Bikes on NE Alberta.As we move further away from the peak of the pandemic, I wanted to circle back with shop owners who've been at the front lines of a tumultuous 20 months. First Covid hit and they had no idea what the future would hold. Then before they coucatch their breath, people were knocking down their doors as...2021-11-1238 min
BikePortland PodcastCatching Up With Vivian SatterfieldIn this episode, our host (BikePortland Editor and Publisher Jonathan Maus) talks with Vivian Satterfield, one of Portland's busiest advocates whose work happens mostly behind the scenes as a member of many of the key committees, coalitions and task forces that shape local and regional transportation policies. Vivian is director of strategic partnerships at Verde NW, a nonprofit based in northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood that "builds environmental wealth through social enterprise, outreach and advocacy". Just one example of Verde's work is how they organized, lobbied and helped build Cully Park, which opened in 2018. She's also worked as...2021-10-2744 min
BikePortland PodcastMatt Glazewski and Portland Climate Change PoliticsIn 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...2021-10-2143 min
BikePortland PodcastJournalist Ryan Packer and the Interstate Bridge Replacement ProjectIn this episode I spoke to Ryan Packer, a journalist based in Seattle who covers transportation issues for The Urbanist. Their name might sound familiar, because Ryan is also BikePortland's special correspondent on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, or what we often refer to around here as Columbia River Crossing 2.0. Ryan recently visited Portland, so I thought it'd be fun to sit down, talk a little shop about what it's like to be an advocacy journalist in the transportation space, hear his latest thoughts about where the project is headed, ask him why — despite all signs showing th...2021-10-1835 min
BikePortland PodcastMichelle DuBarry Lost Her Child to Traffic ViolenceIn this episode host Jonathan Maus (BikePortland's editor and publisher) talks to north Portland resident and Families for Safe Streets volunteer Michelle DuBarry. Michelle and her family have endured the ultimate sacrifice in the War Against Cars.In 2010, Michelle's husband Eric and her son Seamus were walking across the intersection of North Interstate and North Lombard when a man driving a car struck both of them. Eric sustained minor injuries, but Seamus died in the hospital a day later. He was just one year old.I spoke with Michelle about how her grief turned to...2021-10-1244 min
BikePortland PodcastMarley Blonsky and Kailey Kornhauser on Fat Phobia, Feminism, and How Not to HeckleIn this episode, BikePortland's Maritza Arango takes over the mic for a conversation with Marley Blonsky and Kailey Kornhauser. Marley and Kailey are building a platform around All Bodies on Bikes, which is not only the name of their Shimano-sponsored documentary film that's been viewed over 230,000 times on YouTube, it's also the name of the nationwide nonprofit devoted to making the cycling world more inclusive of big-bodied bikers.Marley and Kailey are leading a "revolution of inclusion". What started out as a few tweets because they couldn't find rain gear that fit them, has become a national m...2021-10-0542 min
BikePortland PodcastPedalpalooza MemoriesBikePortland Editor & Publisher Jonathan Maus attended the Pedalpalooza Ride Leader and Volunteer Appreciation party and asked seven ride leaders — Maria Schur, Madi Carlson, Shawne Martinez, Sumi Malik, Michael Mann, Eric Martinez, and Armando Luna — for their fondest memories.For the uninitiated, Pedalpalooza is an annual festival of free bike rides that's been held in Portland since 2004. The 2021 version was three months long and had a whopping 615 rides! Music for this episode is by Kevin Hartnell and Skilsel on Pixabay.Links to stuff we talked about:@PDXCoffeeOutside on IG Meghan Sinnott on IGMadi Carl...2021-09-2720 min
BikePortland PodcastTom Flood vs Big AutoThis week we talk about the all-powerful car lobby, from someone who's on the front lines of the all powerful bike lobby. Tom Flood (@TomFlood1 on Twitter) used to work in the advertising industry and helped car companies sell their products. Then he started biking with his kids and a light bulb went off. These days he entertains a massive online audience with ads of his own — short videos that focus on what he calls the absurdity of the everyday dangers and sacrifices our children and all of us make to drivers. His work has been viewed by 100s of...2021-09-2130 min
BikePortland PodcastPortland's 2030 Bike Plan With Activist Catie GouldIn this episode we take stock of the Portland Bike Plan for 2030. Haven't heard of it? Well, that's not your fault. While it took a huge multi-year effort from hundreds of advocates, dozens of city staff, and several key elected officials to create it and get it adopted at City Council back in 2010, it hasn't lived up to its promise. Instead of making Portland a quote, "Healthy Community with vibrant neighborhoods and bicycles everywhere!" as proclaimed across the cover of the plan, it has been all but forgotten by city staff. And in at least one recent ex...2021-09-1534 min
BikePortland PodcastBehind the Scenes with the Cast of Bike PlayBike Play is one of the most amazing events of Pedalpalooza. It's been a part of the summer bike festival every year since 2009 and has become a favorite to many. It's open-air theater, a group bike ride, and public space activism all wrapped up into one very entertaining, community-building event.
BikePortland's Maritza Arango sat down with three members of the cast; Kristopher Mahoney-Watson, Nick Fenster, and Noelle Eaton. They shared how the play comes together, their best memories, biggest mix-ups, and they even shared a live rendition of the theme song. Don't miss this fun episode!
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BikePortland PodcastState Rep Khanh Pham at Youth vs ODOT RallyIn this episode we hear from Oregon State Representative Khanh Pham. Pham was just elected to office back in November and represents House District 46 which stretches from Interstate 84 to Mt. Scott and from about Laurelhurst Park to just east of I-205.
She's garnered several headlines on BikePortland recently for her leadership in calling on the state of Oregon to invest more in 82nd Avenue. Pham lives in the Jade District and brings a lot of personal understanding and urgency around 82nd Avenue's many problems to her job as a legislator.
Known primarily for her work...2021-09-0311 min
BikePortland PodcastRide Organizer and School Principal Nichole WatsonThis episode is a conversation with Prescott Elementary School Principal Nichole Watson.I first met Nichole in June 2020, during the height of the racial justice protests and just a few months into the Covid outbreak.I was on the Black Girls Do Bike Ride and Nichole was one of the co-organizers of the event. When I first met Nichole at that ride we had a great chat and I loved what she said about why it was so important for Black people — and especially Black women and especially "curvy" Black women as she described herself — to ge...2021-09-0115 min
BikePortland PodcastVoices from the Climate Crisis: Youth vs. ODOTBikePortland'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. Don't miss the full report and images from the event on BikePortland.2021-08-2023 min
BikePortland PodcastCommunity Activist Hami RamaniIn just a year since moving to Portland, Hami Ramani (@HamiRamani on Twitter) has become a formidable voice on the local bike scene. He leads the weekly PSU Farmers Market Ride and is a constant presence online (and off) as an agitator for better bikeways. He's also active with BikeLoud PDX. We talked about why he moved to Portland, his impressions of our bikeways, how he enraged haters on Twitter for saying bad things about big trucks, and more. 2021-08-0629 min
BikePortland PodcastAaron Brown and Anti-Freeway ActivismIn this episode, we'll get into the weeds of anti-freeway activism.
You may have heard the story of how Portlanders successfully turned back the Mt. Hood Freeway plan and removed a major downtown highway in the 1970s. About 40 years later, activist rallied again to fight the Columbia River Crossing, a plan to widen I-5 between Portland and Vancouver.
The latest fight is being waged against the I-5 Rose Quarter project — right in Portland's backyard. Despite a state that is literally on fire due to climate change, and the fact that the largest share of greenhouse ga...2021-07-2347 min
BikePortland PodcastTransgender Activist and Bike Racer Molly CameronWelcome 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 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...2021-06-2539 min
BikePortland Podcast(2013) The Joys of Rural Road RidingWhy 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 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...2013-10-2531 min
BikePortland Podcast(2013) The Real Estate EpisodeThis month our podcast producer and resident transportation wonk Lily Karabaic and BikePortland News Editor Michael Andersen sat down to talk about the intersection of real estate and bicycling (unfortunately, due to a slower-than-expected recovery from a bad spill Jonathan took on his road bike, he didn’t make it to this month’s recording session). As Michael’s Real Estate Beat column has proven, how we approach housing and commercial development can have a significant impact on our city and our transportation choices. And in Portland, bicycling is at the center of this issue as we try to achieve ou...2013-09-2827 min
BikePortland Podcast(2013) Is Carnage Worth the Coverage?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 (@jonathan_maus), Lillian Karabaic (@anomalily), and Michael Andersen (@andersem).___Two months ago, after returning from Amsterdam, Jonathan 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...2013-08-2133 min
BikePortland Podcast(2013) Death of the CRC, New Life at PBOT, Stoplight BehaviorsNOTE: 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 (@jonathan_maus), Lillian Karabaic (@anomalily), and Michael Andersen (@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 Bu...2013-07-0533 min