Portland’s Bicycle Transportation Alliance has named OHSU’s bike program as one of its 2012 Alice Award winners. The BTA gives the awards annually for people and projects that demonstrate “outstanding achievements and dedication to building the future Oregon where bicycling is safe, convenient and fun.” OHSU’s bike program has mushroomed in recent years, led by John Landolfe and Brett Dodson of the Parking and Transportation Department. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance noted that the two have … Read More
While working with a reporter on a media story today at OHSU’s Center for Health and Healing, I got a good overview of the many construction projects in Portland’s South Waterfront district. Hopefully its a sign that the economy is on the mend. Here’s the current overhead view of the OHSU/OUS Collaborative Life Sciences Building which is just beginning to take shape. Adjacent to that project is the construction of a new light rail/pedestrian bridge … Read More
Given the fact that OHSU sits on hill 500 feet above the city, you might assume few folks prefer to bike to work. Not so fast! In fact, our employee/university commitment to biking is so significant, OHSU has received a gold level designation for it’s efforts. The award was given out last month by the League of American Bicyclists at the Interbike Trade Expo in Las Vegas. Specifically, OHSU’s efforts to encourage biking year round … Read More
