If you know of a better place for biking, I’d like to know about it. One of the best things about Portalnd is it’s love of cycling, whethet it’s on the road, in the mud, or just plain old rolling around town. As you’d expect there are a number of awesome shops in the area. I’ve had a lot of luck with the Bike Gallery, but if you’re looking for a more independent feel, I’ve heard Gateway Bicycle on 119th and Halsey is a well-informed and personal experience. Any other recommendations for stores, routes, or brands should be posted here.
Zipcar
If you need to borrow a car to run a quick errand, the South Waterfront participates in a car-sharing program called Zipcar, with three stations where you can pick up or drop off a fuel-efficient, hybrid Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV). It’s estimated that each shared car takes about 15 cars off of the road. Assuming each car taken off the road averages 25 mpg, and the owner drove 12,000 miles per year (US average), then Zipcar has removed 96 million pounds, or 144,000 tons of carbon from the air. Visit the Zipcar website to learn more.
Locations: SW Whitaker & Bond, SW Whitaker & Moody, SW Curry & River Parkway
Website: Zipcar
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