mausIt’s a well-known fact that Portland, Oregon is easily the most bicycle-friendly major city in the United States. Bikes are everywhere, and seem to be woven into the fabric of every aspect of the community. In the few short years since Jonathan Maus launched it, BikePortland.org has managed to become the principal source of bicycle-related information for people in and around Portland.

The website’s mix of straight-up, non-biased news, advocacy and participation in local politics has led to better-informed cyclists, citizens and public servants. All of that has led to more action, which has led to many important local policy changes resulting in safer riding conditions around town.

Click here to read the extensive interview with Maus that appears in Bicycle Times #1.