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Walk and Bike Workshop a great success

BTA - July 14, 2008 - 1:12pm
Two weeks ago, on one of the first hot, sunny days, we hosted 52 teachers, parent volunteers, city officials and interested others from as far away as Ashland and Hermiston to a workshop in Portland. Participants learned how to put on a successful Walk and Bike to School Day and how to plan activities throughout [...]
Categories: Bicycling

Seeing Eye to Eye–A lot is riding on it.

BTA - July 14, 2008 - 1:12pm
Remember that seeing eye to eye is valuable in all areas of daily living, but especially when you're sharing the road with someone else's loved one.
Categories: Bicycling

Springwater Corridor planning is underway

BTA - July 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
Improvements are coming to the 2-mile stretch of trail from Rugg Road to Highway 212. Help shape the future of this trail with your input.
Categories: Bicycling

Volunteers Needed for Summer Camp with a Twist of Bike

BTA - July 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
August 1-3, for Cycle Oregon's Weekend Ride.
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NBC Nightly News to Highlight Bicycling in Portland

BTA - July 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
Watch the segment here.
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Neil Pierce on Amsterdam.

BTA - July 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
Our smart and friendly columnist at the Washington Post is at it again. Check Neil Pierce's article on Multiple Transit Options. Oh yes, bikes sure are one!
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BTA Submits Formal Comments on CRC

BTA - July 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
BTA turned up the heat to highlight the host of concerns that we have for the project.
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CVTV Call-in Tuesday on Columbia River Crossing

BTA - July 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
From 7 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, to allow viewers to ask questions and offer their views about the Columbia River Crossing project and a new I-5 bridge.
Categories: Bicycling

TriMet commits to bike access through the Rose Quarter

BTA - July 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
After that, it's up to the City of Portland to paint it green.
Categories: Bicycling

Volunteer to Count Bikes! Training Tonight!

BTA - June 30, 2008 - 6:43pm
Come help us count bicyclists, like the 70+ volunteers who took part last year, to find out just how popular it's becoming to "go by bike" throughout the city.
Categories: Bicycling

Considering Bike Commuting?

BTA - June 30, 2008 - 6:43pm
Join us at the BTA, Tuesday, June 24, 5:30-6:30 pm, for a workshop on urban biking offered in conjunction with Pedalpalooza. We'll talk about laws, skills, route-finding, basic maintenance, and gear, and how you can be safer and more comfortable on our city streets. The BTA is located at 233 NW 5th Ave. [...]
Categories: Bicycling

Talking Bike Safety in Bend

BTA - June 30, 2008 - 6:43pm
Police quotes in local newspaper stirs up local advocates.
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Bike-race curious?

BTA - June 30, 2008 - 6:43pm
Then join the BTA on Monday, June 23rd to kick off the Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Series at PIR!
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Heather Gets a Bicycle Loan

BTA - June 30, 2008 - 6:43pm
Chills, thrills, and hopefully no spills in the tale of a bicycle loan applicant.
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"Im going to use hand signals when im in my bike."

BTA - June 30, 2008 - 6:43pm
Thank you notes for a Bike Safety Instructor.
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In My View - CRC Advocacy Strategy

BTA - June 13, 2008 - 9:52am
The BTA has and will continue to be influential in shaping any project.
Categories: Bicycling

School's out for Summer!

BTA - June 13, 2008 - 9:52am
Safer Routes to School has a few suggestions to slake your summer walking and biking thirst.
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SW Trails presents final draft of bike routes

BTA - June 13, 2008 - 9:52am
See the recommendation and give your input at an Open House on Wednesday, June 18th.
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BTA CRC DEIS LPA Position

BTA - June 13, 2008 - 9:52am
Translation: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance's position on the Columbia River Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Statement Locally Preferred Alternative.
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Bike to the Ballet this Saturday

BTA - June 9, 2008 - 9:15am
Discounts, prizes, valet bike parking, refreshments and more.
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