Resources and Organizations
CITY
OF PORTLAND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
The Bicycle Master Plan was created by Portland residents and City
of Portland Bicycle Program staff to keep Portland a
bicycle-friendly city.
The Plan includes an Executive Summary
and outlines the following topics:
To receive your copy of the Bicycle Master Plan, free for
Portland residents, or $15 for transportation professionals and
non-local organizations and individuals, please contact us:
City of Portland
1120 SW 5th Ave., Room 730
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-823-7671
FAX: 503-823-7609
E-mail: roger.geller@pdxtrans.org
STREET MAINTENANCE
You can also call this city's 24-hour number for reporting street
problems:
- City Street Maintenance: 503-823-1700
RECREATIONAL AND GROUP RIDES
There are many opportunities to participate in group bicycle
rides for all levels of cycling experience.
The following groups have extensive ride schedules:
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE CLASSES
Sooner or later, everyone gets a flat tire. Be prepared for this
and other such problems by learning some basic bicycle repair and
maintenance techniques.
BIKES AND TRIMET
You can now take your bike on TriMet buses and MAX without
needing a permit. Bicycle storage lockers are also available for rental at
many transit centers.
CENTRAL CITY COMMUTER SERVICES
Bike Central slots (secure
bicycle parking, showers, permanent clothes/locker space) for
commuters are now available. For information, call 503-823-7671
For monthly bicycle locker rentals in the
downtown area, call 503-823-7083
BIKE SAFETY AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
AND INFORMATION
MAPS, GUIDEBOOKS, AND SUGGESTED RIDES
A number of publications are available to help you choose a good
commuter or recreational route. Most are available at local bike
shops or through the numbers listed below.
- City of Portland bike commuter map bikemap.pdf
To view bike commuter map, download Acrobat Reader -- It's free!
Free: 503-823-CYCL, or e-mail to City
of Portland Bicycles
- City of Portland Family-friendly Bicycle maps for Southeast,
North, Northeast,
Outer Southeast Portland. Click to view PDF files online (they are large so take
a while to load) or call for these free
maps: 503-823-CYCL, or email to City
of Portland Bicycles
- Downtown Portland by Bicycle, a
map of downtown Portland bike
routes and parking. Free, 503-823-CYCL, or e-mail City of
Portland Bicycle
- Waterfront Bike Loop Map, a map of the 12 mile loop along the
Eastbank Esplanade, Springwater and Greenway trails. Free,
503-823-CYCL, or e-mail City of Portland Bicycle
- Bike
There, a bicycle map of the metropolitan area
$6.00; call 503-797-1900
- Clark County (Vancouver area) WA
$3.50, 503-226-0676
- Multnomah County bike map and brochure
Free; call 503-988-5050
- Oregon Coast Bike Route map
Free; call 503-986-3556 in Salem
- Oregon Bicycling Guide
statewide map
Free; call 503-986-3556 in Salem
- Springwater Corridor Map
Free; from Portland
Parks & Recreation: 503-823-2223
- Columbia River Gorge bike map
Free, call 503-823-CYCL or email City of
Portland Bicycles
- Banks-Vernonia trail map
www.oregonstateparks.org/publications.php
- Washington State bike map
Free, call 1-360-705-7277
- Book available at local shops, including
- Rubber to the Road: 30 Bike Rides Around Portland
- Rubber to the Road 2: More Rides Around Portland
$10,
available through most bike shops
- Tualatin Hills Park & Rec off-street
trails map
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES
Throughout the Portland area you can contact many community
groups and government agencies for information on bicycle-related
issues.
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