Category Archives: Infrastructure

E489 – Emily & RJ Bike Loudly

October 30, 2019Advocacy, Bicycling, Communication, Infrastructure, Transit, Urban Design, Volunteering, Walkingsprocketpodcast

Emily & RJ are with Portland advocacy group BikeLoudPDX and join to discuss their experience and passion for the work and action of making their city safer and more effective for all citizens, including what to do when you realize you’re telling starry-eyed upstarts to “take their enthusiasm elsewhere” and how to stay grounded over time.

Links
BikeLoud Subscribe Link: subscribe.bikeloudpdx.org
BikeLoud Twitter: twitter.com/bikeloudpdx
BikeLoud Instagram: instagram.com/bikeloudpdx
BikeLoud FB: facebook.com/bikeloud

Testimony of the brave Harriet Tubman students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImhIi5SlEQM

For folks who are interested in stopping ODOT’s efforts to expand freeways, follow No More Freeways: nomorefreewayspdx.com

And check out Portland’s Sunrise Movement chapter: https://www.sunrisepdx.org/

BikeLoud Clinton Diverters: https://bikeportland.org/2016/12/20/diverter-at-clinton-and-32nd-is-complete-210139

BikeLoud’s Division Street Intervention: https://bikeportland.org/2016/12/11/deadly-division-street-temporarily-tamed-with-hay-bales-and-homemade-signs-197107

BikeLoud’s Jazz Funeral: https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2019/06/06/26601201/transportation-activists-hold-jazz-funeral-for-2019s-twenty-victims-of-traffic-fatalities

The candidate in our mayoral race who has committed to a “Green New Deal,” which includes e-bike subsidies, is Sarah Iannarone. You can learn more and support her campaign at: sarah2020.com

The Street Trust: https://www.thestreettrust.org

Community Cycling Center: https://communitycyclingcenter.org

Oregon Walks: https://oregonwalks.org

Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar
The Bike Parking Code update we discussed back in episode 448 is going to City Council at 2pm on November 13th.
Online info at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/70439
Online testimony at https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/mapapp/proposals/#/bpc

2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
1st Friday of every month SF Bike Party
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
The 1st Saturday of every month Civil Unrest Ride
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Coos Bay, OR November 2
Akron, OH – November 3
Pittsburg, PA – November 20
Ashland, OR – Dec 4
Seattle, WA – Feb 28th

Headlines
There’s nothing controversial about bike lanes
https://www.outsideonline.com/2402977/controversial-lanes-bike-snob

NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) releases v2 of shared micromobility guidelines
https://nacto.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NACTO_Shared_Micromobility_Guidelines_Web.pdf

From Citylab – ‘Walled Gardens’ vs. Open Mobility: The Battle Begins

From WDRB (Louisville) –Metro Council passes ordinance designed to make streets safer for all

From WSJ – Buses Cruise Through Manhattan Corridor as Traffic Change Takes Effect

Mail
From Chris in CO:
https://denverite.com/2019/10/13/denver-bicycle-cafe-will-close-soon/

From J. Leko Furniture Maker: Guthrie folds a tire

We got a text! PDX bike maps in toilets

From Tim Coleman: “I like everything about bike packing except the camping out part.”

From Harm in NZ: tips for visitors
Here’s the link: http://www.touraotearoa.nz
Also check out: https://nzcycletrail.com/

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Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien,Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Eric Weisz, Todd Parker, Dan Gebhart (who’s a time traveler), Dave Knows, Chris Smith, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew in Colorado, Drew the Welder, Anna, Andre Johnson, Richard G, Guthrie Straw, Kampcite, Aaron Green, Mac Nurse David, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Rory in Michigan, Michael Flournoy, Jeremy Kitchen, David Belais, Tim Coleman, Harry Hugel, E.J. Finneran, Brad Hipwell, Thomas Skadow, Keith Hutchison, Ranger Tom, Joyce Wilson, Ryan Tam, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale, Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Sarah G, Adam D, Go Dig A Hole, Beth Hamon, Greg Murphy

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E462 – The Civil Unrest Bicycle Club

April 23, 2019Advocacy, Bicycling, Infrastructure, Transit, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Christine, Lizette, and Serenity of the Civil Unrest Bike Club join the show to talk about unconventional wheeled personal mobility devices and how their club carves out a welcoming space for them. Find them on Facebook or Instagram, and read about the club on BikePortland.

Calendar
Shift2bikes.org has the Pedalpalooza Calendar posted already!!
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
The 1st Saturday2 of every month Civil Unrest Ride
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride
Every Saturday morning in April Pastry Ride at Perennial Cycle in MSP

April 1-30 in Minneapolis 30 days of biking
April 1-30 in PDX the 3 Speed Adventure Challenge (more deets in headlines)
April 24:Sturmey Archer Hub Overhaul Workshop-Golden Pliers 7pm
May 15th: The Santa Cruz CA Ride of Silence, Meets at Abbot Square for a 6:30PM Departure
May 17-19th Filmed by Bike in beautiful Portland, Oregon! (plug Drew Coleman Ep April 4th)
May 26: P-town Throwdown 2019, Daddies board shop
June 15th: Analog Alleycat: Meet at 1:30, race at 2pm.
July 20: Gorge Pedal

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Victor, ID – May 17
Champaign-Urbana, IL – May 29
Crested Butte, CO – June 27
Dallas, TX – June 29
Detroit, MI – July 12
Missoula, MT – Sept 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4
Akron, OH – November 3

Miles of Portraits

☀️ May 04 Santa Fe, NM

🌅 May 11 Albuquerque, NM

Headlines
From Willamette Week: In Her New Memoir, Adonia Lugo Discusses Why She No longer Works in Bike Advocacy and Why Infrastructure Alone Won’t Solve Biking’s Equity Problem

Mail
Tomalahno on Insta: “@brock, and you’ve got bags o’ plenty to stuff! There should be a Sprocket and Friends S240 to Milo or Champoeg this spring. I’m ready!”

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Eric Weisz, Todd Parker, Dan Gebhart (who’s a time traveler), Dave Knows, Chris Smith, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew in Colorado, Drew the Welder, Anna, Andre Johnson, Richard G, Guthrie Straw, Kampcite, Aaron Green, Mac Nurse David, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Rory in Michigan, Michael Flournoy, Jeremy Kitchen, David Belais, Tim Coleman, Harry Hugel, E.J. Finneran, Brad Hipwell, Thomas Skadow, Keith Hutchison, Ranger Tom, Joyce Wilson, Ryan Tam, Derek Waggoner, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, Jimmy Diesel, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale, Bike Initiative Keweenaw, Sarah G

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E456 – New [skate park] Who Dis?

March 10, 2019Advocacy, Infrastructure, Skateboarding, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Guests:
Catherine Odell – Saturday Market Artist
Ryan Hashagen – Better Block PDX, Portland Pedicabs
Cory Poole – NW Skate Coalition

As always, thanks to our drink ponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Calendar
Every 2nd and 4th Monday 10:30am from now through March at Clever Cycles: Storytime with Kidical Mass
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

Feb. 16 Slough Country Ramble
March 2: Not-So-Noisy Bike Ride
March 9 Dead Freeways Ride
March 16: Trashed: A Bicycle Exploration of Illegal Dumping Sites in Indianapolis
March 17-19th Filmed by Bike in beautiful Portland, Oregon!
March 18: Four by 3000
Also March 18: National Transit Drivers’ Day
March 28: From Dr. Something, another debut of a transit center song! Thursday 9pm at Kellys Olympian
April 2 Bikes of Wrath @ Regal Fox Tower Stadium 6:30PM – https://tickets.demand.film/event/7005
April 13th The Ladds 500
May 26: P-town Throwdown 2019

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Idaho Falls, ID – March 14
Arcata, CA – March 15
Rexburg, ID – March 21
Bozeman, – MT March 22
Ithica, NY – March 28
Victor, ID – May 17
Champaign-Urbana, IL – May 29
Crested Butte, CO – June 27
Dallas, TX – June 29
Detroit, MI – July 12
Missoula, MT – Sept 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4
Akron, OH – November 3

The Miles of Portraits team will be taking the Tour de REI to the Southwest. We’ll ride our bikes almost 2,000 miles from LA to Santa Fe, NM, stopping at REIs along the way to share our story.
🌞 Mar 12 Arcadia, CA
🌊 Mar 15 Santa Monica, CA
🌵 Apr 04 Paradise Valley, AZ
🏜 Apr 09 Tucson, AZ
☀️ May 04 Santa Fe, NM
🌅 May 11 Albuquerque, NM

Headlines
From bikeportland.org: Oregon Congressman Blumenauer seeks to re-instate bike commuter tax break

From Adventure Cyclist Magazine: The Ups and Downs of Touring with Type I

From a mysterious number: “A Pocket Guide to Pavement”

NEITHER NEWS OR MAIL, BUT A GOOD DISCUSSION MAYBE
A tweet from @pathlesspedaled has aaron thinking about equipment, and perception
“Every other day I get a comment on my poor equipment choices because nothing I’ve used has ever won the Tour (flat pedals, long sleeve shirts, wide drop bars, 650betc.,). What kind of weird activity is cycling that THAT is the most important metric?”

Mail
Donuts!
Here’s what our friends think happened when aaron had a donut:
-Tim Mooney: My answer comes in two parts (1) a GIF and (2) a lyric from the 1990 classic by Bel Biv Devoe. “Boy, I must waaaaarn yoooooou….” And yes, you should sing it.
-Betsy M. in OK: You guys burn up enough calories with your awesome bicycle lifestyle to be able to eat anything you want in any quantity you want. (Mama likes to see her babies eat).
-Eric Wiesz: It’s a donut! How could it not go swimmingly, especially on Mardi Gras! 📿🎉
-@thelordflores (Ben Flores): Minutes of fun. Hours of drag.
-@uncle3418 (Dan Flores): I think it went straight to your hips. 😂
-@wendyzworld (Wendy, trail snacker, dirt dawdler): Tastes great but then it feels like a brick in your belly?
-@tntmoriv (Mr. T): #glazedolfashioned Best. Donut. Ever.
-@beth.hamon.36 (you all should know Beth Hamon): I think they needed a spatula to get you off the ceiling.

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E452 – New Old Talk with Shawn Granton

February 11, 2019Adventure, Bicycling, Infrastructure, Train Travel, Transit, Travel, Urban Design, Writingsprocketpodcast

Shawn Granton is a well known icon of Portland retro-cycling and urban adventure, and joins us to talk about his recent trip to San Francisco, his approach to cartooning with his panel New Old Stock, and vintage 3-speed bicycles.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Calendar
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

Feb. 16 Slough Country Ramble
March 9 Dead Freeways Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Hood River, OR – February 12
Arcata, CA – March 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4

Headlines

In love with cycling, Carolyn Jen now wants to bring more women along for the ride by Ashley Baker via Bikeportland.org

In surprise change, ODOT will extend I-5 Rose Quarter comment period to 45 days via bikeportland.org

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E443 – “Fast” Riding on the West Side

December 14, 2018Advocacy, Bicycling, Car Ownership, Commuting, Housing, Infrastructure, Transit, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

note: this episode features a single microphone due to logistical difficulties. we apologize for the audio quality, but we will return to our usual microphones soon!

Naomi Fast lives on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, and is an advocate for bicycling options in a community that isn’t always tailored to safety for human-powered options. She talks about getting started on a no-car lifestyle, getting into and out of the suburbs, advocacy, and those little pass-though links you can discover in a gnarled web of cul-de-sacs.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Dec 15: Group Ride to Bike Craft
Dec.15 and16 Bike Craft
Jan. 8: Bowie Birthday Ride

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
CALL FOR ENTRIES! Submit your film by January 20 to be part of the collection
Boise, ID – January 18
Los Angeles, CA – January 27
Hood River, OR – February 12
Arcata, CA – March 15
Bendigo, Australia – October 4

Headlines
From the slate.com: Minneapolis Confronts Its History of Housing Segregation

From chi.streetsblog.org: How Can Biking Stay Joyful in the Midst of Winter?

Thanks to our sustaining donors for supporting our show costs:
Logan Smith, Shadowfoot, Kathrina Mellemgaard, Wayne Norman, Ethan Georgi, Eric Iverson, Cameron Lien, Richard Wezensky, Tim Mooney, Glenn Kubish, Matt Kelly, Eric Weisz, Todd Parker, Dan Gebhart (who’s a time traveler), Dave Knows, Chris Smith, Caleb Jenkinson, JP Kewley, Peanut Butter Jar Matt, Marco Lo, Rich Otterstrom, Andrew in Colorado, Drew the Welder, Anna, Andre Johnson, Richard G, Guthrie Straw, Kampcite, Aaron Green, Mac Nurse David, Nathan Poulton, Chris Rawson, Rory in Michigan, Michael Flournoy, Jeremy Kitchen, David Belais, Tim Coleman, Harry Hugel, E.J. Finneran, Brad Hipwell, Thomas Skadow, Keith Hutchison, Ranger Tom, Joyce Wilson, Ryan Tam, Derek Waggoner, Jason Aufdenberg, Microcosm Publishing, David Moore, Todd Groesbeck, Chris Barron, Sean Baird, Simon, Gregory Braithwaite, Ryan Mauro, Jimmy Diesel, dudeluna, Matthew Rooks, Marshall, Lillian Karabaic, Paula Funatake, Spartan Dale

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E442 – Madi Celebrates Her Bike’s Birthday

December 5, 2018Adventure, Bicycling, Camping, Cargo, Family, Fun, Infrastructure, Train Travel, Transit, Travel, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

Madi Carlson returns to the studio to talk about her bike’s birthday, going camping by bike, bikes & dogs, and riding with the family. It’s always a pleasure to have her join us! Check out her blog at familyride.us, and her column at BikePortland.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Nov. 27: Bike to Winter Woderland “Bike the Lights”
Nov. 29: Brompton Storytime (Minneapolis)
Dec. 2: Reed Ravine Ramble
Dec 9: Kimmy Cross Alleycross Race
Dec.15 and16 Bike Craft
Jan. 8: Bowie Birthday Ride

Mail
Josh G proves he knows MSP: “Wedge & linden hills bike rack MSP! Locked up there 5days a week for 5 years.”

A tweet from Sebastein Poole: “Great story about Ms Hamilton and I’m looking forward to the book. Mr. Cowboy, did you know a woman did ride in the Giro d’Italia? Alphonsina Strada.”

Kevin F. in Texas: keep old electronics running!

Mr. T is back! (though he never left) Thanks for the nice words.

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E438x – Anniversary of Montana’s Statehood

November 9, 2018Beer, Bicycling, Clothing, Communication, Family, Fun, Housing, Infrastructure, Urban Design, Weathersprocketpodcast

One year ago, Aaron turned a year older and a few friends gathered at the studio after a recording to celebrate the anniversary of Montana’s statehood. Aaron has a special connection to that day, and we wanted to mark the occasion. Present were Aaron & Anna, Guthrie, Armando, Brock & Adele, and we’re sharing a minimally edited version of a live mic in the room with all of their permission. You get to be a fly on the wall for this celebration.

New studio show coming later this week. Enjoys!

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E437 – Riding In The Rain with Armando

November 1, 2018Bicycling, Clothing, Commuting, Infrastructure, Transit, Weathersprocketpodcast

photo credit: @dudeluna

We return this week to a perennial topic, popular because it is pervasive: riding in the rain. This edition, Armando brings the bike love and a pizza to the discussion about wet, gear, and drying out. Also Aaron takes a field trip to a pumpkin patch and Guthrie tries out apple cider donuts.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Hood River, OR – October 30
Akron, OH – November 4
Arcata, CA – November 15
Bendigo, Australia – November 30
Phoenix, AZ – November 30
Boise, ID – January 18

Headlines
From nbcwashington.com: DC Considering ‘No Right Turn on Red’ Rules to Boost Street Safety

From Streetsblog.org: Study: Uber and Lyft are Increasing Traffic Deaths

From bikeportland.org: PBOT: 18 ‘High Crash’ streets will get updates next year

Mail
From Chris R in CO: bike politics

Re: Todd Groesbeck: Thank you for being late – Optimists guide in age of accelerations.

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E434 – Darius from Omni: Sharing Stuff

October 10, 2018Bicycling, Car Ownership, Car Sharing, Downsizing, Infrastructure, Simpler Living, The Law, Touring, Train Travel, Transit, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Darius is working with a new way to share your things, and keep them too! Omni started as a storage option for people’s extra stuff, but now is also working to find people who want to rent the objects you think are cool, but don’t use all the time; they’re described as “an on-demand access company for things you don’t use every day, but can’t live without” That margarita mixer & those snowboarding pants just sit unused most of the time, why not put them to work earning money for you and making someone else’s life more interesting, while retaining access whenever you need them? “Rent what you want now, store what you’ll want later.” Omni just launched in Portland; Darius breaks it down for us.

Also, Aaron celebrates an anniversary & Brock rents a car. After the regular segments Brock laments the end of his regular cohosting duties & they both bag on Dave Matthews.

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Calendar

2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also, 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Also, Also, 2nd Friday of Every Month East Bay Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride
October 12th – Gladys Bikes’ 5th Anniversary!
Nov 9 & 10: Portland Podcast Festival

Headlines
from Josh G. “how many liters are you running?”
From #thesupplelife blog

Mail
From Paula at Funatake Cyclecraft: “Here’s a group shot of the infamous Klickitat trail ride.”

From Chris in Colorado:

From Ranger Tom “cop stuff:” “No cop wants to be the one that gets a call from the prosecutor’s office asking “You wrote this guy a ticket for what?!””

Ranger Tom also gave us an audio postcard!

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E432 – Dr. Something & The T.C. EP

September 26, 2018Advocacy, Art, Bicycling, Commuting, Fun, Infrastructure, Music, Performance, Transit, Urban Designsprocketpodcast

Portland musician Dr. Something has made appearances on our podcast feed before, but we’ve never had the pleasure of her joining us for a conversation in the studio before. We chat about music and transit, and her upcoming transit center themed project. Find Dr. Something’s music on Bandcamp!

As always, thanks to our drink sponsor The Beer Mongers & our generous Patreon donors.

Headlines
(links forthcoming)

Mail
(forthcoming)

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Category Archives: Infrastructure

E489 – Emily & RJ Bike Loudly

E462 – The Civil Unrest Bicycle Club

E456 – New [skate park] Who Dis?

E452 – New Old Talk with Shawn Granton

E443 – “Fast” Riding on the West Side

E442 – Madi Celebrates Her Bike’s Birthday

E438x – Anniversary of Montana’s Statehood

E437 – Riding In The Rain with Armando

E432 – Dr. Something & The T.C. EP