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Since 1990, the non-profit Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has opened roads and minds to cycling, working to promote bicycle use and to improve bicycling conditions throughout the state of Oregon.

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Eye to Eye: New PSA video reminds us to give each other room to breathe


July 11: The Night Ride

A moonlit bike adventure


August 9: BTA members save $5 on registration for any Bridge Pedal Ride!

Speak up for your new neighborhood Bike Boulevard

Come to the public meetings to learn more from City staff and ask for your neighbors' support. Click here for details.

City Council approves 2009-10 budget

Affordable transportation, Safe Routes to School and SmartTrips programs receive funding

July 19: Sunday Parkways in Northeast Portland

The best way to get to know your neighborhood, period. Volunteers still needed!

August 15: Tour de Fat

Follow the folly of the New Belgium Brewery's traveling bike festival.

August 16: Sunday Parkways in Southeast Portland

Volunteer with the BTA this summer!

We have a full calendar of great rides and events for people who love biking.

BTA Lobbies State Lawmakers in Capitol

Download our Legislative Agenda update here.

Bike Commute Workshops & Legal Clinics

Click here to see the summer schedule of events.

 

 (Jul 02, 2:30 pm)Bicyclists pay taxes too.

The BTA continues to advocate that more funding at all levels of government go toward creating and improving facilities to make cycling safe, convenient, and accessible.

 (Jul 01, 10:51 am)The Night Ride lights up Portland on July 11

It's a disco bike dance party + donut fest, and it benefits the BTA!

 (Jun 29, 8:23 am)"Aggravated Driving While Suspended or Revoked" now a Class C felony

The Oregon Legislature approved the provsion Thursday, which includes some components of the Vehicular Homicide bill.

 (Jun 25, 4:57 pm)Crews begin work to add more lighting on I-205 bike/ped path

The project is being funded with $3.8 million of federal stimulus money. Additional lighting on the seven-mile section of the corridor will enhance safety for path users and encourage more people to walk and bike to transit.

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