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There is a lot of biking in Portland. In 2009, bikes represented 13% of the traffic crossing four of Portland bridges. On the [[Hawthorne Bridge]], the most popular bike route across the river, bikes account for 21% of all traffic.<ref>PORTLAND BICYCLE COUNT REPORT 2009 [http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=44671&a=280429]</ref>. The Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 hopes to have one out of every four trips made by bicycle | There is a lot of biking in Portland. In 2009, bikes represented 13% of the traffic crossing four of Portland bridges. On the [[Hawthorne Bridge]], the most popular bike route across the river, bikes account for 21% of all traffic.<ref>PORTLAND BICYCLE COUNT REPORT 2009 [http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=44671&a=280429]</ref>. The Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 hopes to have one out of every four trips made by bicycle. | ||
Although consistently ranked the top bike city in the States<ref name="Virgin">"[http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/11-most-bike-friendly-cities.asp 11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World]". ''Virgin Vacations''. Virgin Airlines.</ref><ref name="OPB">Theen, Andrew. "[http://news.opb.org/article/1953-oregon-cities-rank-high-bike-friendliness/ Oregon Cities Rank High For Bike Friendliness]". OPB News. 2008-04-29.</ref><ref name="WSJ">Dougherty, Conor. "[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124242099361525009.html 'Youth Magnet' Cities Hit Midlife Crisis]". Wall Street Journal. 2009-06-16.</ref>, Portland slipped to number two behind Minneapolis in the 2010 Bicycling Magazine rankings<ref>[http://www.bicycling.com/news/advocacy/2-portland-or]</ref>. Portland is second only to Amsterdam in ''Virgin Vacations''' world ranking for the most bike-friendly cities.<ref name="Virgin"/> | Although consistently ranked the top bike city in the States<ref name="Virgin">"[http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/11-most-bike-friendly-cities.asp 11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World]". ''Virgin Vacations''. Virgin Airlines.</ref><ref name="OPB">Theen, Andrew. "[http://news.opb.org/article/1953-oregon-cities-rank-high-bike-friendliness/ Oregon Cities Rank High For Bike Friendliness]". OPB News. 2008-04-29.</ref><ref name="WSJ">Dougherty, Conor. "[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124242099361525009.html 'Youth Magnet' Cities Hit Midlife Crisis]". Wall Street Journal. 2009-06-16.</ref>, Portland slipped to number two behind Minneapolis in the 2010 Bicycling Magazine rankings<ref>[http://www.bicycling.com/news/advocacy/2-portland-or]</ref>. Portland is second only to Amsterdam in ''Virgin Vacations''' world ranking for the most bike-friendly cities.<ref name="Virgin"/> | ||
==Basic | ==Navigating Portland by Bike== | ||
Choosing your bike to explore Portland is a great decision. An amazing network of bicycling infrastructure supplies limitless opportunities. With an understanding of bike laws and safety, you can discover a new Portland on two wheels. | |||
===Basic Safety=== | |||
'''Wear a helmet!''' They are available cheaply- [[Portland State University]] even has $5 helmet events occasionally. They also sell lights and locks cheaply on occasion. [http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/06/03/legacy-health-system-is-selling-bike-helmets-for-5/ Legacy Health] has had similar programs. | '''Wear a helmet!''' They are available cheaply- [[Portland State University]] even has $5 helmet events occasionally. They also sell lights and locks cheaply on occasion. [http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/06/03/legacy-health-system-is-selling-bike-helmets-for-5/ Legacy Health] has had similar programs. | ||
==Basic laws== | ===Basic laws=== | ||
Bicycles follow many of the same laws that cars must follow. Bikes travel with the flow of traffic. | |||
At night a front light and rear light or reflector must be used. | |||
===Street Markings=== | |||
Portland has many helpful street markings for bicyclists. Bicycle boulevards have sharrows to indicate that it is a cycling route. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 28 July 2010
There is a lot of biking in Portland. In 2009, bikes represented 13% of the traffic crossing four of Portland bridges. On the Hawthorne Bridge, the most popular bike route across the river, bikes account for 21% of all traffic.[1]. The Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 hopes to have one out of every four trips made by bicycle.
Although consistently ranked the top bike city in the States[2][3][4], Portland slipped to number two behind Minneapolis in the 2010 Bicycling Magazine rankings[5]. Portland is second only to Amsterdam in Virgin Vacations' world ranking for the most bike-friendly cities.[2]
Choosing your bike to explore Portland is a great decision. An amazing network of bicycling infrastructure supplies limitless opportunities. With an understanding of bike laws and safety, you can discover a new Portland on two wheels.
Basic Safety
Wear a helmet! They are available cheaply- Portland State University even has $5 helmet events occasionally. They also sell lights and locks cheaply on occasion. Legacy Health has had similar programs.
Basic laws
Bicycles follow many of the same laws that cars must follow. Bikes travel with the flow of traffic.
At night a front light and rear light or reflector must be used.
Street Markings
Portland has many helpful street markings for bicyclists. Bicycle boulevards have sharrows to indicate that it is a cycling route.
See also
References
- ↑ PORTLAND BICYCLE COUNT REPORT 2009 [1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World". Virgin Vacations. Virgin Airlines.
- ↑ Theen, Andrew. "Oregon Cities Rank High For Bike Friendliness". OPB News. 2008-04-29.
- ↑ Dougherty, Conor. "'Youth Magnet' Cities Hit Midlife Crisis". Wall Street Journal. 2009-06-16.
- ↑ [2]