It turns out the New Year’s Day Ride really has been going for 50 years. In fact, 2009 was the 52nd. Sam Knudsen says he started the tradition in 1957. There were only 40 of us this year probably because it rained so hard. On the other hand, it wasn’t very cold and we had [...]

We're hoping to make some significant improvements to the Bike Commute Challenge website in the next few months and have just put out a Request for Proposals to that end. Are you experienced with Django/Python or know a programmer who is? We would love to work with someone who comes highly recommended and [...]

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This New Years Day, roll out of bed late and join us at noon for the 50-year-old New Years Day Ride!

Patient, courteous people behind the wheel make it easy for his family to do everything by bike.

The BTA comments on alternatives proposed for the new Sellwood Bridge.

Traction tires or devices required? Good grief!

Join us for the New Years Day Ride and support the Brett Jarolimek Fund.

69% of all comments received support investment in bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Local musician Mark Bosnian is throwing his annual Home For The Holidays concert this Saturday, December 13th, at Unity of Portland, located at 4525 SE Stark in Portland. A portion of this year's proceeds will go to support the work of the BTA.

Today I am excited to post the job opening for a Finance Director position at the BTA.

Know someone who makes a big contribution to bike friendliness? Nominate them by January 1, 2009.

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Volunteer appreciation, the good word from the big cheeses, and haikus, oh, my!

It's a bit of a blur between work and play around here.

Kristie Perry bids a fond farewell to the BTA

Kona will be raffling off a Humu, with proceeds to benefit the BTA!

This holiday season in places like downtown Portland and areas of Vancouver rich in apartment complexes, expect to see bikes and trailers emblazoned with the UPS logo.

Join Safer Routes to School for a family-friendly walk on Peacock Lane to see the lights, Sunday, December 14, 4:30.

With me taking a ride in a police car.