Jonathan Maus
@jonathanmaus.bsky.social
Father of four: 3 kids and BikePortland.org - https://bsky.app/profile/bikeportland.org 🚲 - North Portlander.
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This is tomorrow! Come hang out with Doug and Sarah at Bike Happy Hour Weds 11/12 Migration Brewing on N Williams Ave. They'll sit down w me at 5:30 for a convo followed by some Q & A. Show up earlier than that to hang with them! See you there!
This dynamic duo is on a national media tour talking up their excellent new book that diagnoses, dissects, and debates how car-dominated places have negatively influenced our lives — and what we'd gain by living life without (or a lot fewer of) them.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/w...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/w...
'War on Cars' podcast hosts at Bike Happy Hour on Wednesday
It's the perfect time to talk about ideas that once felt radical, but now feel inevitable.
bikeportland.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This is tomorrow! Come hang out with Doug and Sarah at Bike Happy Hour Weds 11/12 Migration Brewing on N Williams Ave. They'll sit down w me at 5:30 for a convo followed by some Q & A. Show up earlier than that to hang with them! See you there!
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Reader just sent me this photo.
Given that rolling coal (where these truck owners modify their tailpipes to emit a huge plume of black smoke on any target they choose) is a federal offense, I hope this person gets pulled over.
Given that rolling coal (where these truck owners modify their tailpipes to emit a huge plume of black smoke on any target they choose) is a federal offense, I hope this person gets pulled over.
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Reader just sent me this photo.
Given that rolling coal (where these truck owners modify their tailpipes to emit a huge plume of black smoke on any target they choose) is a federal offense, I hope this person gets pulled over.
Given that rolling coal (where these truck owners modify their tailpipes to emit a huge plume of black smoke on any target they choose) is a federal offense, I hope this person gets pulled over.
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After years of delay and months of very bad news, ODOT staff will ask their bosses if it's finally time to pull the plug.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/11/i...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/11/i...
Is this the end? State transportation commission could defund I-5 Rose Quarter project
Project staff call the question after eight years of planning and little progress to show for it.
bikeportland.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
After years of delay and months of very bad news, ODOT staff will ask their bosses if it's finally time to pull the plug.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/11/i...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/11/i...
Sure is interesting to me how Portland Police issue a careless driving citation at the scene of a crash when it involves one of their own. I'm always told they can't do this until investigation closes, and in many cases (involving bike riders), police just leave it to insurance to figure out.
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sure is interesting to me how Portland Police issue a careless driving citation at the scene of a crash when it involves one of their own. I'm always told they can't do this until investigation closes, and in many cases (involving bike riders), police just leave it to insurance to figure out.
don't miss the video version of this story on youtube or IG. youtu.be/8np9AcgW-RI
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
don't miss the video version of this story on youtube or IG. youtu.be/8np9AcgW-RI
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I realize why someone who's a CEO of a car wash feels threatened by this project, but if Tarlow is going to take the extraordinary step of becoming an outspoken critic of it, the least he can do is come up with a factual, good-faith argument against it.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/10/d...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/10/d...
Debunking a CEO's opposition to bus lanes on 82nd Avenue
If a CEO is this committed to their opposition, we should look more closely at their argument.
bikeportland.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I realize why someone who's a CEO of a car wash feels threatened by this project, but if Tarlow is going to take the extraordinary step of becoming an outspoken critic of it, the least he can do is come up with a factual, good-faith argument against it.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/10/d...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/10/d...
Police just shared the name of one of the three people killed in separate traffic crashes in Hazelwood N'hood on October 28th. His name was Don Edney, a 59 year old man who was in a wheelchair when he was hit. Look at all the people who showed up for a celebration of his life at a local church. ❤️🩹
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Police just shared the name of one of the three people killed in separate traffic crashes in Hazelwood N'hood on October 28th. His name was Don Edney, a 59 year old man who was in a wheelchair when he was hit. Look at all the people who showed up for a celebration of his life at a local church. ❤️🩹
Damn. Never realized that Oregon fatal crashes are so closely tied to VMT. This is one reason why it's so vital that we make buses and bikeways as good as possible and do everything we can w land use & housing to lower our VMT. Drive more, die more. Drive less, die less. It's that simple.
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Damn. Never realized that Oregon fatal crashes are so closely tied to VMT. This is one reason why it's so vital that we make buses and bikeways as good as possible and do everything we can w land use & housing to lower our VMT. Drive more, die more. Drive less, die less. It's that simple.
Wow! Might need to do a reporting trip to Minneapolis. Portland could use more of what they’re doing.
New bikeways that have opened (or are very close to opening) in Minneapolis this year:
- Hennepin Avenue S
- University Avenue SE
- 24th Street E
- 1st Avenue S
(1/2)
- Hennepin Avenue S
- University Avenue SE
- 24th Street E
- 1st Avenue S
(1/2)
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Wow! Might need to do a reporting trip to Minneapolis. Portland could use more of what they’re doing.
"The proposal is that two entire lanes of 82nd - northbound and southbound - will be closed to motor vehicles, and the bus lanes will take their place..." - David Tarlow, CFO Washman Carwash
Umm. Mr. Tarlow that's not even how the bus lanes would work! "Business access" is in the name. jeezus.
Umm. Mr. Tarlow that's not even how the bus lanes would work! "Business access" is in the name. jeezus.
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"The proposal is that two entire lanes of 82nd - northbound and southbound - will be closed to motor vehicles, and the bus lanes will take their place..." - David Tarlow, CFO Washman Carwash
Umm. Mr. Tarlow that's not even how the bus lanes would work! "Business access" is in the name. jeezus.
Umm. Mr. Tarlow that's not even how the bus lanes would work! "Business access" is in the name. jeezus.
Another round of virtual office hours done. Had 4 folks sign up today: a BP subscriber who just wanted to chat and touch base, an ex-ODOT staffer now at different DOT asking for advice, a recently carfree person looking to get plugged into activism, and someone w a cool project pitching a story. !
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Another round of virtual office hours done. Had 4 folks sign up today: a BP subscriber who just wanted to chat and touch base, an ex-ODOT staffer now at different DOT asking for advice, a recently carfree person looking to get plugged into activism, and someone w a cool project pitching a story. !
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Damn. Another fatal collision w a train at SE Clinton/11th crossing. This time it was someone on an e-scooter
www.portland.gov/police/news/...
www.portland.gov/police/news/...
Traffic #ALERT: Fatal Crash Investigation Involving Train and Scooter in the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood
A fatal traffic crash investigation is underway in the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood following a collision between a train and an electric scooter rider. The investigation is affecting traffic at Sou...
www.portland.gov
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Damn. Another fatal collision w a train at SE Clinton/11th crossing. This time it was someone on an e-scooter
www.portland.gov/police/news/...
www.portland.gov/police/news/...
Listening to this meeting is excruciating as TriMet acts like they need to meet with every single business and have everyone be happy and satisfied before they can move forward with a very basic transit service upgrade!
Lots of eyes on the TriMet 82nd Ave Project Policy & Budget Committee meeting this morning where there's expected to be discussion of bus lane options.
Get the background here- bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/t...
Get the background here- bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/t...
TriMet punts 82nd Avenue transit lane decision to 'early next year'
The attempt to cool things down won't stop folks from testifying at tomorrow morning's meeting.
bikeportland.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Listening to this meeting is excruciating as TriMet acts like they need to meet with every single business and have everyone be happy and satisfied before they can move forward with a very basic transit service upgrade!
great to see this move forward!! Nice political work here to grab that $5 million.
"This project remains a high priority for PBOT and the city. Having a completed design can make the project more competitive for future funding opportunities." - PBOT
bikeportland.org/2025/11/07/d...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/07/d...
Despite Trump rescission, PBOT will move forward with Broadway Main Street project
The project is a lynchpin to the city's Lower Albina planning effort and an extension of the recently completed Broadway Pave & Paint project.
bikeportland.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
great to see this move forward!! Nice political work here to grab that $5 million.
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TriMet staff want partial BAT lanes.
Transit advocates want full BAT lanes.
Some business owners on 82nd want no BAT lanes.
A lawsuit against PBOT mandates full BAT lanes.
This should be an interesting next few months.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/t...
Transit advocates want full BAT lanes.
Some business owners on 82nd want no BAT lanes.
A lawsuit against PBOT mandates full BAT lanes.
This should be an interesting next few months.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/t...
TriMet punts 82nd Avenue transit lane decision to 'early next year'
The attempt to cool things down won't stop folks from testifying at tomorrow morning's meeting.
bikeportland.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
TriMet staff want partial BAT lanes.
Transit advocates want full BAT lanes.
Some business owners on 82nd want no BAT lanes.
A lawsuit against PBOT mandates full BAT lanes.
This should be an interesting next few months.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/t...
Transit advocates want full BAT lanes.
Some business owners on 82nd want no BAT lanes.
A lawsuit against PBOT mandates full BAT lanes.
This should be an interesting next few months.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/t...
some bike advocates are spreading this around and planning to roll out to help monitor the area when school gets out.
Increased ICE activity in North Portland today has led Portland Public Schools to lock exterior doors at César Chávez School and George Middle School, along with other protective measures. Other North Portland schools are monitoring the situation closely.
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
some bike advocates are spreading this around and planning to roll out to help monitor the area when school gets out.
Mark your calendar for this coming Weds 11/12 for these very special Bike Happy Hour guests!
So excited to sit down with them for a chat and share some time with fellow "livable streets movement" (what we used to call it) journalists.
So excited to sit down with them for a chat and share some time with fellow "livable streets movement" (what we used to call it) journalists.
This dynamic duo is on a national media tour talking up their excellent new book that diagnoses, dissects, and debates how car-dominated places have negatively influenced our lives — and what we'd gain by living life without (or a lot fewer of) them.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/w...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/w...
'War on Cars' podcast hosts at Bike Happy Hour on Wednesday
It's the perfect time to talk about ideas that once felt radical, but now feel inevitable.
bikeportland.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Mark your calendar for this coming Weds 11/12 for these very special Bike Happy Hour guests!
So excited to sit down with them for a chat and share some time with fellow "livable streets movement" (what we used to call it) journalists.
So excited to sit down with them for a chat and share some time with fellow "livable streets movement" (what we used to call it) journalists.
Hate to say it, but I think Kotek is doing the right thing here.
Republicans have absolutely no leg to stand on when it comes to asking for help from a Dem governor. This is the party that has literally walked out of the capitol to prevent legislation from passing!
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Republicans have absolutely no leg to stand on when it comes to asking for help from a Dem governor. This is the party that has literally walked out of the capitol to prevent legislation from passing!
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek still hasn’t signed transportation funding bill, as pressure grows
Even some Democrats are objecting as Kotek runs down the clock on the bill’s opponents.
www.opb.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Hate to say it, but I think Kotek is doing the right thing here.
Republicans have absolutely no leg to stand on when it comes to asking for help from a Dem governor. This is the party that has literally walked out of the capitol to prevent legislation from passing!
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Republicans have absolutely no leg to stand on when it comes to asking for help from a Dem governor. This is the party that has literally walked out of the capitol to prevent legislation from passing!
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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I invited Alkhamees into the BikePortland Shed on Tuesday to learn more about his latest creative project, a magazine called The Paperclip.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/a...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/a...
Abdulrahman Alkhamees wants to tell your story
"Everybody has a shared struggle in some sense. But also, that struggle is what makes us, us."
bikeportland.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I invited Alkhamees into the BikePortland Shed on Tuesday to learn more about his latest creative project, a magazine called The Paperclip.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/a...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/a...
"The CEI Hub supplies 90% of fuel to Oregon. If there's limited amount of fuel, how's trucking going to work? How are businesses going to run? How are people going to get from A to B?" - At Freight Advisory Committee, folks are freaking out abt council proposal to limit amount of fuel at CEI Hub
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"The CEI Hub supplies 90% of fuel to Oregon. If there's limited amount of fuel, how's trucking going to work? How are businesses going to run? How are people going to get from A to B?" - At Freight Advisory Committee, folks are freaking out abt council proposal to limit amount of fuel at CEI Hub
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"We don’t have a youth e-bike problem — we have a youth e-moto problem."
Guest opinion from Megan Ramey.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/05/o...
Guest opinion from Megan Ramey.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/05/o...
Opinion: Let Oregon kids ride Class 1 e-bikes
Oregon's age restriction takes away a crucial mobility tool for young people.
bikeportland.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"We don’t have a youth e-bike problem — we have a youth e-moto problem."
Guest opinion from Megan Ramey.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/05/o...
Guest opinion from Megan Ramey.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/05/o...
let's talk about the Big Blue Wave and the new era in (transportation) politics! (or whatever else is on your mind).
come join me for conversations and community.
come join me for conversations and community.
Tonight (Weds, 11/5, 3-6 pm) at Bike Happy Hour, share your rainy riding fit. Step to the mic at 5:30 to tell us how you stay comfy on the bike this time of year.
We'll have the fire going and heaters in the patio. Come for the free snacks at 4:00! See you there.
We'll have the fire going and heaters in the patio. Come for the free snacks at 4:00! See you there.
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
let's talk about the Big Blue Wave and the new era in (transportation) politics! (or whatever else is on your mind).
come join me for conversations and community.
come join me for conversations and community.
Was going to label this "opinion" but I think everything I write is pretty much a fact so figured i didn't need to.
Cars are to transportation what billionaires are to American society... there's way more of them than we need and the forces that maintain their dominance make life worse for the rest of us. Mamdani understands that.
bikeportland.org/2025/11/05/m...
bikeportland.org/2025/11/05/m...
Mamdani election a massive win for urbanism and healthy cities
He's an unabashed lover of buses and bikes with a massive mandate.
bikeportland.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Was going to label this "opinion" but I think everything I write is pretty much a fact so figured i didn't need to.