Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten praises the future Bikestation coming to Hillsboro

A BikeStation is set to open in Hillsboro (located on SE Baseline Road between 7th and 8th streets) this August 2010. The BikeStation will provide roughly 80 shelter bike racks, hers/his showers and a locker facility. Located near the Max line, this is a great multimodal step forward for the City of Hillsboro.

Washington County Commissioner and WTA Board Member Dick Schouten had this to say about the Bikestation:

"Kudos to Hillsboro, Oregon!
As often the case in recent years, Hillsboro blazes trails in this Region. And note that bikes aren't the only part of this story, but are instead part of a multi-prong effort using a variety of transportation modes to solve problems. Rifting off Hillsboro staffer, Colin Cooper's quoted phrase, 'We are Hollard' (and paraphrasing a well used, Dutch soccer chant) --- Hupp, Hillsboro, Hupp! (You go, Hillsboro.)"

Two-wheels of opportunity in Washington County

Tigard Mayor Craig Dirksen and Washington County Commissioner Dick Schoute

n see opportunity in Washington County. With momentum building for more and better bicycle facilities, Washington County is looking towards the future not by car, but by bicycle.

Check out the full Oregonian story

Learn more about Tigard via Tigard Maps

Tigard Maps is a web-based tool that can be used for a number of reasons, including understanding and charting active transportation routes. Simply enter an address or a street intersection and Tigard Maps will produce an easy to read map.

For more information, please see the City of Tigard's website.

Attention BTA Members: Discuss Bikes & Transit at the next BTA Advocacy Forum

All BTA members are invited to attend the second Advocacy Forum on "Bikes and Transit" with TriMet staff and BTA members, staff and board. The BTA would like to get your input as they formulate their advocacy goals and strategies around bike and transit integration.

For more information on the event, please check out the BTA's blog.

Making right turns in downtown Portland on bike

If you are biking on the new bus mall downtown, here's a suggestion for making right turns on your bike safely.

Cycling Tips from TriMet

When you ride your bike at dawn, at dusk or in the dark, visibility is even more important. To make sure you can be seen by drivers and TriMet operators:

1. Always use a white front light and a red rear light. The more lights, the better.

2. Wear reflective gear and avoid dark clothing.

3. Ride responsibly and obey all signs and signals.

4. If you brign your bike on the bus, tell the operator before you step in front of the bus to load or unload your bike.

For more tips on sharing the road with buses and trains, check out this short video.

Happy Cycling!