October 2010
38 posts
It’s the same concern with larger non-profits, they hold up and use the system that oppresses those who they serve. At what cost?
Lots of great folks sitting on both committees, but they are not setup to be proactive and I wonder how they might hold us back.
I’ve been pondering applying to the BAC, PAC.. but my hunch is I can be more effective outside of the city-selected groups.
September 2010
26 posts
The Trouble with Cycle Tracks, NYC →
Recent Tribune article repeats the sewer money for bike lanes line. Where is the leadership in city hall to stand up for investing in bikes?
I’d like to see the city give a 20 minute press conference about what bikeways mean for the future of this city. EXPLAIN IT to people.
Check out the sexy, mini-cycletrack action going down at 33rd & Going! http://ow.ly/2J3SX
I’m attending Rail-Volution 2010; my Pathable profile is http://bit.ly/aqtYn7 #railvolution
Appreciating the work of @sarahmirk @bikeportland @pdxcommute @biketemple to get word out about the recent person who hit-and-ran twice 2day
Be on the lookout for a silver subaru WRX w/ temp window license, missing headlight, and “monster” drink-type sticker: http://bit.ly/ckW9K5
Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt. #lowcardiet
“The least safe thing you can do with your child, statistically, is drive them...”
– Keeping Kids Safe From the Wrong Dangers - NYTimes.com
Stirring the pot from afar, got a new site up for a Westchester, NY based advocacy group, the Bike Walk Alliance: http://ow.ly/2H1FG
Excited for #Railvolution! Thanks @portlandafoot for the heads up on the scholarship deadline.
RT @urbandata: Global #traffic deaths spiral upward, past AIDS, malaria: Projected to 5,700/day http://ow.ly/2EB5B
Awesome ride today with local reps & advocates around Montavilla / Mt Tabor. Good to see electeds proudly embracing bikes for transport.
Happens less in PDX but still pervasive. RT @stevevance I hate passing people on my bike only to have them pass me when they run red lights.
Reading about how the Mt Hood Freeway (and subsequent highways) were killed via citizen action and a political campaign. http://ow.ly/2G9pN
RT @AROWportland: Join us & RetROW in front of Mississippi Pizza to celebrate road reclamation! Many parklets setup today http://ow.ly/2G1sk
Has anyone who’s ridden a bike for transport not had something thrown at them? http://ow.ly/2ESCe via @simplebiker
Reading some of @LentsDVB stream. These folks seem fired up about the future of their neighborhood, very cryptic and aggro.
RT @GreyDuck: Dammit, #trimet. Thanks for making it almost impossible to easily get home after visiting my daughter. *grumble*
How to walk the Ross Island Bridge and not die, if you’re lucky http://ow.ly/2Egrs
Sucks! RT @marykae: Turns out the bus i sometimes take bumped back its schedule. Bye bye extra ten minutes on days i didnt sleep well.
DIY Bike share coming to Seattle, to help people get there when bus service “sucks” http://ow.ly/2Efzh
