http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog The BTA : Opening minds and roads to bicycling Fri, 16 May 2008 00:50:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This Thursday's Bicycle Brown Bag at the Portland Office of Transportation will focus on bus and bike interactions on the roadway, trouble spots in the city according to bicyclists and bus operators and how they'll be addressed, and how bicyclists and operators are trained to interact safely. Panelists include Tim Mulligan, ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/14/bicycle-brown-bag-trimet-panel-will-discuss-bikes-and-buses/ The Portland Office of Transportation is working on a strategy to enhance SE Clinton St. as a bike boulevard. This could possibly include new types of road markings, signs and public art. Learn more and give input on what you'd like to see happen with SE Clinton at this open house: Wednesday, ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/14/clinton-st-bike-boulevard-open-house/ People's co-op thanks cyclists with Bike to Market Day, today Wednesday May 14th From 2-7pm. Stop by and check out there stellar selection of spring farmers market foods as well as: -Free bike maintenance workshops with A Better Cycle 2-7pm -Free tune ups and repairs with Seven Corners Cycles 3-6pm -Free cycle powered ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/14/peoples-bike-to-market-day/ This Tuesday morning the sixth graders at East Sylvan Middle School were host to riders from the all star Healthnet Pro Racing Team. Little did I know at the time, but these guys are fast, really fast. Rider Kirk O'Bee won the US Pro Criterium in 2007, Tim Johnson in ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/14/pro-racers-coming-to-a-school-near-you/ Please join us on some family-friendly walks and bike rides to great places all over town. The rides and walks will be led by Safer Routes to School Coordinators, Stephanie, Joel, Carl, LeeAnne, and Lillian. We hope to see all of you this summer! Saturday, June 14th WALK TO THE ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/14/get-ready-get-set-summer-is-coming/ One week ago was the first day I permitted myself to peruse a letter handed me on the last day of a two-week Safer Routes to School Bike Safety Education program at Rigler Elementary.  The name alone was enough to tickle my "awww" instinct-- "To: Jonathan's Crew."  The day I received it ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/13/from-the-cyclists-front-two-weeks-of-flapping60-odd-goslings-in-the-air/ When you are out biking around in the gorgeous springtime in Washington County, take a look at the newly installed memorial sign for Tim O’Donnell, a beloved community member who was killed while cycling last June. You will see the memorial as ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/13/news-from-washington-county/ Our bean counters have been busy tallying the results of this year's Alice Awards and Auction. Along with the event selling out, each component of the auction broke records. Traditionally, the evening has begun with hosted bars and a frenzy of bidding that carries to the dinner hour. This year was ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/12/the-numbers-are-in-alice-auction-reaches-fundraising-goal/ Nervous about mounting a bicycle with little ones? Confused by all the options for carrying kids on bicycles? The BTA's Family Biking Commute Workshops discuss the common challenges that families face when considering bike commuting. They are also a place for seasoned bicyclists to learn more about commuting with kids and ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/12/family-bike-commuting-workshop/ The Urban Assault Ride is happening for the first time in Portland! Help us make it a successful event by volunteering. The deal is great. Not only is it a cool event and you’ll be having fun with the participants, you’ll also be pampered along the way. All volunteers are treated ... http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2008/05/08/volunteer-for-the-urban-assault-ride/