Lindsay Lohan, cop shootings, and bikes—2011, it’s time for some new hobbies.
bikes
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Track Attack
Cyclists Criticize the Streetcar as Unsafe for Bikes
Nearly 70 percent of cyclists crash on the streetcar tracks. So… is the streetcar bad for bikes?
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Broken While Biking
OHSU Study: 22 Percent of Bikers Injured Annually
An OHSU study shows that more than one in five cyclists get injured every year. Maybe it’s because of the road.
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In the Shadows
The Organic Homeless
New program delivers organic food to homeless by bike.
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Take Your City and Shove It!
The Best Complaints to City Hall
If you have a complaint, Portland City Hall has a voicemail for you. Call 503-823-4740. It’s the job of the public advocate in Mayor Sam Adams’ office to field concerns from citizens—and she fields a lot. In fact, a transcription of the complaints left on her voicemail from the last nine months spans 176 pages, […]
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Ticket to the Man
Drivers Can Skip Police, Write Up Each Other
Victims trying to use Oregon’s unique citizen initiated ticket system find cops don’t know the law.
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Bike Law 101
You’ve Got Questions, This Lawyer Has Answers!
Laws around new bike lanes and paths can be confusing. Here’s a rundown of some of your legal questions.
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Many Miles to Go
Are Women and Minorities Missing the Bike Boom?
To meet its biking goals, Portland will have to figure out what keeps women—and people of color—from riding.
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Spokes and Jokes
The Bike Snob Book Is Mercilessly Low on Actual Snobbery
The Bike Snob book (thank God!) tosses a blog’s snobbery in favor of sincerity.
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In Other News
Quick hits of news: TriMet’s new safety report and assault with Axe (like, the body spray).