Jonathan Maus

A lover of humans, cities, bikes, basketball, etc. Founder/editor/janitor @bikeportland

[Jonathan Maus @Jonathan_Maus]

I am finally seriously considering leaving this platform and moving to Threads. Such a bummer that Musk is screwing up what was/could have been an amazing tool.

So if this account and my @BikePortland account go quiet you'll know why.

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@yourfriendpiper ummm yeah. It's actually weird to me how some people assume I don't! that's one of the problems w platforms like this.

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Big news for bicycle riders who are often forced into risky traffic situations and/or feel unsafe due to some of these RVs.

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@yourfriendpiper me too! But I am concerned about both situations. Just because I care about the lives of folks living in RVs, doesn't mean I can't also care about the lives of folks impacted by those RVs.

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@bimboposting Hi. What part of my tweet makes you think I'm "promoting" this? I'm saying it's big news and I'm sharing how these RVs impact bicycle users.

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What's happening here seems to be a normalization of very dangerous and illegal behavior that likely won't get better as long as local officials remain silent and path infrastructure makes it possible.

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

More problems on paths as driver smashes onto Springwater and man slashes trail user

https://t.co/YheurL1HRR

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Just heard about new Portland mayoral candidate Nancy Congdon (BTW she'll speak at Bike Happy Hour this week!) https://t.co/ObNyMqJf8P

[Jonathan Maus @Jonathan_Maus]

I hate leaving town. I also love leaving town. This is one of two separate family trips in the coming 5 weeks just FYI FWIW. Running a business solo is great until you need a vacay. 🤣😲

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

A note from the publisher

https://t.co/ydwa8aluPR

[Jonathan Maus @Jonathan_Maus]

I relish opportunities to talk about bikes outside our choir and reach new ears. From 2017 but unfortunately (just like I said would happen!), folks still say this "bikers don't pay" stuff.

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

In 2017, Portland's ABC affiliate station @KATUNews had BP editor/publisher @Jonathan_Maus on their "Your Voice, Your Vote" interview show to talk about Oregon's (just passed) $15 tax on new bikes. The host asked "What abt people who say cyclists don't pay for roads?"

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finally was able to get clarity between PGE and Parks on this after they bungled initial rollout

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

Here's what you need to know about upcoming Springwater path closure https://t.co/EK0D7JkaQC

[Jonathan Maus @Jonathan_Maus]

This is a verrry prevalent idea among some of Oregons most powerful elected officials and policymakers.

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

US transportation agencies keep claiming that expanding highways will reduce climate change.

That's absurd.

In @voxdotcom I explained why. 🧵

https://t.co/8axLvqRYsl

[Jonathan Maus @Jonathan_Maus]

In hindsight, PBOT would rather save up $$ to fix these locations for good w permanent infra that doesn't require maintenance.

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

Concrete planters for calming traffic removed after frequent collisions

- @PBOTinfo thought 2,500 pound planters would do the trick. So did we!

https://t.co/YIrg3hIJLm

[Jonathan Maus @Jonathan_Maus]

@Henryz_mom I think it's impossible to determine the reasons. But seems like a significant change — and especially if other states report similar (so far I've heard WA and CO are also down a lot) — it seems like a legit shift and not a statistical variation.

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If my calculations are correct, Oregon has had 23% FEWER traffic deaths statewide in the first 7 months of the year:

2023 YTD - 347 fatalities
2024 YTD - 268 fatalities

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These mark a lot of boxes for 💯 bike parking: covered, ample quantity, right up front (for security), staple (best design).

Spacing looks a bit crowded for larger cargo bikes. Always good idea to have an oversized bike section w larger spacing. Overall this looks fantastic.

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

Solar-powered, covered bike parking at the new PPS Multiple Pathways to Graduation bldg on NE 16th and Glisan 😲👀

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Hope you like e-scooters, because thousands more of them — including new @BIKETOWNpdx-branded models — are hitting the streets right now

https://t.co/hOopOKRZe9

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In the Shed recording sesh is going to be fun today... we'll have @taylorjgriggs back for her first visit to @BikePortland since being hired away by the Mercury. 😁🤣

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Click through to watch the video and browse the photo gallery. Really cool org that deserves more attention imho

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Cargo trikes help Old Town nonprofit create good out of garbage https://t.co/7MT5YdutVD

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PBOT says it's a "soft launch" and between these new @BIKETOWNpdx @lyft e-scooters and ones from @limebike, there will be around 3,000 scooters on the streets in the coming weeks

https://t.co/hOopOKRZe9

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Don't miss our selection of the best things to do by bike this weekend

https://t.co/hQfFtTcEem