C Murray

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

> From: East Multnomah County Bicycle Tourism Initiative
> Date: October 30, 2014 at 8:27:53 AM PDT
> To: cmurray@obra.org
> Subject: October 2014 Update -- Bicycle Tourism Initiative (BTI)
> Reply-To: bti.info@greshamchamber.org
>
>
> Having trouble viewing this email? Click here
> You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in the East Multnomah County Bicycle Tourism Initiative managed by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce. Please add bti.info@greshamchamber.org to your address book so Initiative updates will land in your inbox!
>
> You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails.
>
>
>
>
> East Multnomah County
> Bicycle Tourism Initiative
>
> In This Issue
> Upcoming in the Region
> BTI In The News
> Bike Friendly Business
> Bon Voyage
> Go Riding
> Pedalers at the Poor Farm
> Travel Oregon
> Share the Road
> Multnomah County
> Metro
> West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce
> Northwest Trail Alliance
> Clackamas County
> Villages of Mt. Hood
> The Intertwine
> Bike Safety Initiatives
> Cycle Oregon
> Grant Proposals Due
> October 31
>
> Cycle Oregon is accepting grant proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations or government agencies for projects that rate well in at least one of three categories:
> Community building projects
> Bicycle tourism and safety
> Environmental conservation and historic preservation
> Click here for more details about the grant application and submitting a proposal.
>
> National Bicycle Tourism Conference -- San Diego
> November 5-8
>
> Find out more.
> Bicycle Tourism
> Position Open
>
> The Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is posting the position for the East Multnomah County Bicycle Tourism Initiative Project Coordinator.
>
> Click here for complete job posting.
>
> Scenic Bikeway Survey
> Closes Nov 31
>
> State Parks is looking for cyclists who have ridden their bikes or plan to ride their bikes on any one or more of Oregon's Scenic Bikeways during 2014. Riders are invited to participate in a survey that will improve the Oregon bicycling experience for everyone and help the state evaluate the economic benefits that Scenic Bikeways bring to local communities.
>
> http://bit.ly/bikewaysurvey
>
>
>
> New Bicycle Tourism Initiative Web Presence
>
> This summer, the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center launched a new website. When that happened, the Bicycle Tourism Initiative moved to a new online home. Click here to view the site.
>
>
>
> Check out the listings of regional Bike Friendly Businesses and routes and itineraries. The Chamber has a couple of new pages in support of the Bicycle Tourism Initiative, a Visit by Bike page geared toward visitors traveling to or through the area on bike and a Bike Friendly Business category as part of the Chamber Business Directory.
>
> Portland Wheelmen
> Touring Club
>
> Find lots of rides every day of the week year-round. Check out the calendar for November here.
>
> Volunteer with the Wheelmen to fix up bikes for the Community Cycling Center's Annual Holiday Bike Drive. Follow member announcements and sign up early. Contact the Wheelmen for more information.
> Find and Ride
> A Hide-n-Seek Adventure
>
> November. Oregon gray. Evergreen. Shorter days. RideOregonRide.com still has lots going on.
>
> Wear a costume and rattle your vocal cords at any number of cyclocross events.
> Upcoming in the Region
>
> Downtown Gresham Safe Trick-or-Treat
> October 31 from 4:00-6:00 pm
> Downtown Gresham
> More information here.
>
> Oregon Bike Tourism Partnership Meeting
> October 31 from 12:00-3:00 pm
> Bend
> More information and register here.
>
> Sandy/Boring Corn Cross
> November 1
> Liepold Farms, Boring
> Register here.
>
> Gorge Recreation Coalition Meeting
> November 4 from 4:30-7:30 pm
> Cascade Locks Community Center, Cascade Locks
> More information here.
>
> Sandy River Delta Tree Planting
> November 8 from 9:00-1:00 pm
> Sandy River Delta, Troutdale
> More information here.
>
> Intertwine Fall Summit
> November 14 from 1:00-7:00 pm
> Oregon Zoo, Portland
> More information here.
>
> Gateway Green Community CX
> November 15 at 9:00 am
> Portland
> More information here.
>
> Cross Crusade Race 8
> November 16
> Barton Park, Barton
> More information and register here.
>
> Free Legal Clinic for Bicyclists
> November 19 from 6:00-7:00 pm
> BTA HQ, 618 NW Glisan Street, Suite 401, Portland
> More information here.
>
> Santiam - Calapooia
> Scenic Bikeway Proposed
>
>
>
> Starting and ending in Brownsville, this new scenic bikeway proposal for a 73-mile route basically follows the Santiam Spokes' annual Strawberry Century route.
>
> Read more here.
> International Trails Symposium Coming to Portland May 2015
>
> Find out more.
> Contact Us
> 701 NE Hood Avenue
> Gresham, OR 97030
>
> Phone 503-665-1131
> Fax 503-666-1041
>
> Subscribe to Newsletter
> Email Us
> Visit Our Website
>
> Find us on:
>
>
>
>
> BTI Monthly News is made possible with funds from Metro and the Federal Transit Administration.
>
>
> October 2014
>
> BTI In The News
> Bicycle Tourism Initiative Featured on Comcast Newsmakers
>
> Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center CEO Alison Hart discusses the elements of the Initiative that bring customers to local businesses, promote the region, and enhance livability.
>
> *Video courtesy of Comcast Newsmakers
>
> Bike Friendly Business
> Extending the Regional Bike Friendly Family
> Two hallmarks of bike friendliness are lodging located conveniently to bike routes and unique establishments serving local foods. This month, we're pleased to welcome two new Bike Friendly Businesses to the region with these distinctions.
>
> Get poised to play. With the dark time of year closing in on available daylight hours for riding, you can maximize your mileage and ride time by staying the night in Troutdale at the Comfort Inn. In the morning, it's like magic. You don't have to get to the Gorge, you're already in it.
>
> Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge Gateway
> Gateway to the Gorge and conveniently located on the quiet north side of I-84 just a half mile from the start of the Historic Columbia River Highway in downtown Troutdale. We're conveniently located for attending a concert on the lawn at McMenamins Edgefield, getting married by the Sandy River, or just looking for a quiet place to retreat at the end of a day. Take an extra day on your time away or working trip, and get out and explore - we'll keep you fueled with a great (yes, of course free) hot breakfast every day! Early breakfast served if your biking plans are better suited to early departure, and bikes are welcome in your room.
>
> Pumpkin is the local food of choice this month, cultivated and baked into wholesome yumminess by AntFarm youth in Sandy. Not just a place to delight your tastebuds with a coffee and scone, the AntFarm has a feel-good community service mission too - farm, table, youth.
>
> AntFarm Cafe and Bakery
> AntFarm Cafe and Bakery strives to provide a vibrant space for the promotion of a healthy and happy community. We offer a place to gather and share a delicious treat with friends, a space to hold events, and an environment to encourage communication and cooperation. We serve high-quality, locally roasted coffee from Nossa Familia and loose leaf tea from the Jasmine Pearl. We specialize in delicious homemade food using as many fresh, local and organic ingredients as possible. Including freshly baked, homemade pastries and bread, delicious sandwiches, and unique soups and salads featuring produce from the AntFarm Garden grown by local youth and volunteers.
>
> Click here to check out the community of regional Bike Friendly Businesses and plan to visit one of more of these businesses during your next ride.
>
> Bon Voyage Heidi Beierle
> The Bicycle Tourism Initiative Bids Farewell to Project Coordinator, Heidi Beierle
> Whether on two wheels, participating in conversations throughout the region, or behind the typeface of an email message, Heidi has been a big contributor to the BTI. The BTI has had a number of wins for bicycle tourism in the region since its inception in July 2013 including:
> A regional bicycle tourism strategy and prioritized list of projects
> Growing awareness of the region's bike-friendliness and its more than 30 recognized Bike Friendly Businesses
> Three routes in the region targeted for promotion, and itineraries created for each
> Collaborative opportunities to grow regional events and support new ones
> Monthly newsletters featuring the region and new project web pages with expanded content areas
> While we will miss Heidi, we're comforted to know that her efforts and investment in the region will continue through her involvement in improving transit options and economic development opportunities.
>
> Join the Chamber staff in wishing Heidi the best in her future endeavors.
>
> Go Riding
> Be a Superfan
> The end of October - leaves riot with color and fall from the trees, darkness lengthens, the wet season returns. For many, this isn't exactly an appealing time to ride a bike. For others, this transitional time is exactly why cyclocross exists.
>
> With lots of cyclocross races happening, we encourage you to get out and join the action. Click here for some suggestions from Bicycling Magazine's Robert Annis on joining the fun at any race.
>
> Additional ride inspiration can be found at RideOregonRide.com and the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce's Visit by Bike and Bicycle Tourism Initiative Routes and Itineraries pages.
>
> Pedalers at the Poor Farm
> 2014 Oregon Cyclocross State Championship
> On November 8, 2014, Ken McLarty of Tenacious Training and Events, will bring the Oregon Cyclocross State Championship to his yearly Cyclocross event at the Pedalers at the Poor Farm course located at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale. Click here for more information.
>
> Travel Oregon
> Governor Appoints New Member to Oregon Tourism Commission
> Governor John Kitzhaber has appointed Kenji Sugahara to the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon). Made up of nine members, the Commission provides expertise and sets policy direction for Travel Oregon staff. Click here to read the full story.
>
> Share the Road
> We're all in this together - Safe and considerate ways to share the road
> Every neighborhood benefits from safe and inviting streets. Whether on foot, riding a bike or in a car, sharing the road is what we're all about.
>
> When You Bike
> Pedestrians Have the Right of Way: In the crosswalk or at an unmarked intersection, cyclists are required to stop for pedestrians (ORS 811.028)
> Be Predictable: Ride with the flow of other vehicle traffic. (ORS 814.400) Maintain a straight line of travel whenever possible.
>
> Click here to read all the road rules and street markings.
>
> Multnomah County
> Members Sought for Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Committee
> Are you a property owner, resident, or business owner within rural Multnomah County who would like to be involved in guiding the direction of future land use and transportation activities in Multnomah County's rural areas? If so, this is your opportunity. Click here to find out more about applying to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Committee for Multnomah County.
>
> Metro
> Powell-Division Project Update and Upcoming Events
>
> Exciting decisions were made by the Steering Committee in September! The committee decided to advance bus options and a general route of inner Powell Boulevard in Southeast Portland transitioning to Division Street. This decision will guide project work moving forward as a range of bus option and route transition alternatives are studied moving forward.
>
> Powell-Division Transportation Work Group
> Thursday, November 20 - 7:30-9:00 am
> Metro Regional Center, 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland
>
> Thursday, November 20 - 6:00-7:30 pm
> Gresham Library, 385 NW Miller Avenue, Downtown Gresham
>
> West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce
> Gorge Tourism Update
> West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce has been helping facilitate the production of 5 videos highlighting the attractions and activities in the Columbia River Gorge. The five-part video series includes sites and destinations throughout the Mt. Hood/Gorge region. Three videos were recently filmed, covering water sports, hiking, and art and heritage. Two more will be filmed in mid-October: culinary and wine, and cycling.
>
>
>
> A sample of the experiences captured in the videos includes:
> - Sailing at Cascade Locks
> - Stand up paddle boarding in Hood River
> - Salmon fishing near Bonneville
> - Breakfast and exploration of McMenamins Edgefield
> Glassblowing at Gorge Glashaus Blacksmithing
> - Wood cutting, ciderpressing, field plowing, and swing
> dancing at Philip Foster Farm
> - Mountain biking at Skibowl
> - Exploration and dinner at Timberline Lodge
> - Arrival and stay at Government Camp vacation home
> - Hiking above Cooper Spur
> - Hiking along Eagle Creek
> - Hiking and swimming at Elowah Falls
> - Hiking Oneonta Gorge
> - Sunset at Vista House
>
> When complete, these videos will be available to help promote the region's rich offerings.
>
> For more information, contact Karen Schaaf, West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce Board Member.
>
> Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA)
> NWTA Seeks Board of Directors Candidates
> We are seeking candidates for the 2015-2017 NWTA Board of Directors. Members provide guidance on the direction of the organization, serving two year terms. Elections will occur at our January membership meeting. Contact Kelsey Cardwell for more information at kelseyc@nw-trail.org.
>
> NWTA Sunday Group Rides
> Join NWTA for a group ride on Sundays year round to practice some train Zen, meet fellow riders, and enjoy a beer afterwards. Sunday group rides include forays to all the best trails within 1.5 hour drive of Portland. Meet at Universal Cycles at 2202 E Burnside Street to leave via carpool by 8:00 am for return by 6:00 pm. The group will break up into faster and slower groups naturally once on the trail, so beginners are welcome but should have prior singletrack experience and a mechanically sound bike.
>
> Clackamas County
> Get Ready for Cyclocross
> The coming fall rains mean Cyclocross season is just around the corner. Both OBRA and Cross Crusade host a series of races across the state of Oregon. Race, or be a spectator. A cowbell helps with the latter.
>
> The Corn Cross in Sandy will take place on November 1 and the event at Barton Park, which is part of the Cross Crusade series will take place on November 16. To see calendar listings and to register, visit the OBRA and Cross Crusade websites linked above.
>
>
> Villages of Mt. Hood
> Mt. Hood Express Bus Service Provides Bike Trailers and Extends Routes to Government Camp and Timberline Lodge
> This past summer, the Mt. Hood Express Bus Service extended routes to Government Camp and Timberline Lodge. These buses are now equipped with bike trailers, allowing riders to access the Villages at Mt. Hood, Government Camp and Timberline Lodge from Sandy, OR with their bicycles. The trailers are easily adaptable for skis and snowboards for winter travel to the ski-slopes.
>
> Currently, the Mt. Hood Express is not providing service to the Sandy Ridge Bike Park; however, we hope to encourage a Sandy Ridge drop-off/pick-up for the 2015 summer riding season. We will include a current Mt. Hood Express drop-off/pick-up schedule on the Mt. Hood Bicycle/Pedestrian Coalition website (www.mthoodbikeped.com).
>
>
> Mt. Hood Bicycle/Pedestrian Coalition Website
> The focus of www.mthoodbikeped.com is to promote and educate, as well as outline project goals for the enhancement of bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure and safety for the Villages of Mt. Hood. The site also includes an easy search tool to conveniently locate Mt. Hood-area businesses. Local ride maps for road cyclists and mountain bike riders is being added.
>
> For more information or to have your business added to the website, contact info@mthoodbikeped.com.
>
> The Intertwine
> The Intertwine Alliance - offers a comprehensive trails guide to Portland
> The residents of the Portland-Vancouver area have a fantastic interactive tool to connect them to nature. This website was produced by the Intertwine Alliance, a coalition of citizens and public, private, and nonprofit organizations involved in conservation, public health, trails, parks, conservation education, and active transportation work in the Portland-Vancouver region. The Alliance was formed to help residents connect with trails and nature and live active, healthy lives. Read more and start viewing trails here.
>
> Following Doctor's Orders - Get Out and Play
> The Intertwine is part of the Rx Play program that aims to get kids, their parents, and trusted adults outdoors for competitive and non-competitive activities. The program addresses the childhood obesity epidemic and the host of chronic illnesses associated with it through doctor prescriptions for play.
>
> Imagine the opportunity for East Multnomah County if health professionals started writing prescriptions for kids to ride bikes along the Springwater Trail. Click here to read the full story.
>
> Bike Safety Initiatives
> Protected bike lanes encourage active transportation
> As cities move to increase levels of bicycling for transportation, many practitioners and advocates have promoted the use of protected bicycle lanes (also known as "cycle tracks" or "protected bikeways") as an important component of the infrastructure for cyclists. Lessons from the Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected Bike Lanes, from the National Institute for Transportation and Communities, finds "consistent evidence that the protected facilities improved the perception of safety for people on bicycles." Read more and download the full study.
>
> USDOT plans pedestrian and bicycle safety initiative
> U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced a new initiative September 10 during the Pro Walk, Pro Bike, Pro Place Conference in Pittsburgh to reduce the growing number of pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities. The plan is to improve safety through a comprehensive approach that addresses infrastructure safety, education, vehicle safety, and data collection.
>
> The 18-month campaign will begin with road safety assessments conducted by U.S. Department of Transportation field offices in every state, and will produce multiple resources to help communities build streets that are safer for people walking, bicycling, and taking public transportation. Read more and download the document Safer People, Safer Streets.
>
>
> Forward email
>
>
>
> This email was sent to cmurray@obra.org by bti.info@greshamchamber.org |
> Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy.
>
>
> Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce | 701 NE Hood Avenue | Gresham | OR | 97030