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Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for a bike bus ride to Arbor Day, hosted by Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry! Along the way, we will see heritage trees, tree planting projects and new bike infrastructure.
9:00 am
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10:45 am
Bike Bus to Arbor Day
Join us for a bike bus ride to Arbor Day! See details below.
Arbor Day, hosted by Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry, is a fun, family-friendly event. The day is packed with fun activities, where you'll be able to: help plant trees, learn all about trees in Portland, enjoy tasty local food, connect with APANO, and pick up free trees! Learn more about the day's events here:
What's a bike bus?
A bike bus is a group of students—but in this case, adults and children—biking to school—but in this case, to Arbor Day—together. Bike buses have been around for decades, but they have become increasingly popular in recent years. To learn more, read this Bike Portland story about the City Bike Bus.
Bike Bus Event Details
Start location: Glenhaven Park BIKETOWN station (NE 81st Ave & NE Siskiyou St)
End location: Harrison Park (1931 SE 84th Ave)
Time: Meet at 9:00 a.m. ride starts promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Bike Bus stops & estimated times:
Important: Bike Bus will not stop. Have your BIKETOWN ready to ride at the designated Bike Bus stop times!
- 9:55 a.m. NE Glisan Street & NE 78th Avenue BIKETOWN station
- 10:20 a.m. 740 SE 106th Avenue (East Portland Community Center) BIKETOWN station
- 10:25 SE Market Street & SE 106th Avenue BIKETOWN station
This is a moderate-pace (8-10 mph), no drop ride, and will be approximately 7.5 miles. There will be a few short hills with a maximum grade of 4.5%. We will ride on a variety of infrastructure: from protected bike lanes, to bike lanes on busier streets shared with cars, and quiet neighborhood greenways. This event is free and open to everyone!
Need a bike?
Are you bike-curious or don't have a bike you can use?
- Ride for free with BIKETOWN! Email claire.bach@portlandoregon.gov to get your BIKETOWN code today. You'll need to download the BIKETOWN app or the Lyft app.
- Consider renting a bike or purchasing a bike from one of Portland's bike shops.
Join the ride for the chance to win!
As part of the Ride Through the Seasons program, anyone who joins the ride will be entered in a raffle to win an Urban Forestry tote bag + a set of Portland Design Works bike lights! Hang onto your raffle ticket at the start of the ride and we will announce a winner after we arrive at Harrison Park. We will also hand out raffle tickets to people who join the bike bus at the designated stops once we get to Cherry Blossom Park.
Tips for getting started on a bike
Check out our Checklist for getting started on a bike to learn more about how to prepare for your ride. We'll also answer any questions you have about getting around by bike during the ride!
Made possible with support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.
Thank you to our sponsors, Showers Pass, PDW, and Cleverhood!