Jeff Mapes has a philosophy. “It doesn’t take 3,000 pounds of sheet metal to move your rear end for two miles,” said Mapes, a senior political reporter for the Oregonian. In the mid-‘90s, Mapes realized this truth when he transitioned from a mostly four-wheeled mode of transportation to two, opting to ride his bike several miles to and from work. Also during that time, the city of Portland adopted a Bicycle Master Plan, which resulted in the installation of bike lanes, boulevards and off-street paths. “My commute got easier because of some of the things they were doing,” Mapes said. “I became intrigued by what was behind it. At the same time, I was seeing what great benefits cycling was having to me… I was feeling better. I was getting fewer colds. I was saving money.” Continue reading Downtown Gazette.
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