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BikePortland.org
Working to make Portland, Oregon a platinum-level bicycle friendly city
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to opening minds and roads to bicycling, is leading a campaign to improve Portland from a gold-rated city to a platinum-rated city. These ratings are awarded by the League of American Bicyclists, a national advocacy group.
Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams is chairing the effort, and many organizations, community members, and public agencies are working together to make it happen.
The campaign includes improving bike facilities, increased education and enforcement efforts, and a host of fun bike activities throughout the year.
Making Portland platinum will require Portlanders to do their part. Sign up for e-mail updates and we’ll notify you about opportunities to volunteer. Email us at platinum@bta4bikes.org and we'll add you to the list.
You can also become a member of the BTA and/or consider making a donation to assist our work on the campaign.
As the campaign progresses, we will include more resources on this site, so please check back often!
League of American Bicyclists
A national group that rates cities on their bike-friendliness and will judge Portland’s application to be rated “platinum.”Bicycle Transportation Alliance
The nonprofit advocacy and education group leading the campaign, and working to open minds and roads to bicycling throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.City Commissioner Sam Adams
Portland’s Transportation Commissioner’s site includes a blog with transportation issues.Portland Office of Transportation, Options Division
an excellent collection of bike resources.BikePortland.org
A central information source includes a blog covering all aspects of Portland’s bike culture and a photo gallery.Shift To Bikes
A playful group of folks who work to celebrate Portland’s bike culture.PortlandTransport.org
A comprehensive transportation discussion blog.
For more information please contact:
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
PO Box 9072
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 226-0676
info[at]bta4bikes.org