Friday, July 11, 2025
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SE Division Pl and SE 8th Ave, 800 SE Division Pl, Portland, OR 97202
Meet in the Central Eastside Business Center parking lot
Aaron Kuehn
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
Meet at 6 PM, Ride at 7 PM
8:00 PM
End location: Ride will end less than 1 mile from the start location on the Springwater Corridor near the Ross Island Bridge
All are welcome! 6PM Gathering: We will honor and memorialize "Mayor Mike" O'Callaghan. Michael was a beloved and well-known figure in Portland's bike, activist, and housing communities. He dedicated his life to public service, including a run for Portland Mayor last year (https://mayormikeoc.com). Michael was tragically struck and killed by a MAX train at the SE 8th and Division crossing on June 18 while riding his bike. Those who feel moved are invited to share a few words. Everyone is welcome to speak and share memories or safety concerns. Ghost Bike Installation: BikeLoud, Families for Safe Streets, and community members will install a ghost bike for Michael at the site. Feel free to add items to the installation. 7PM Ride: A memorial ride will follow that will highlight alternatives to the at-grade rail crossings in the area, while giving us an opportunity to consider improvements. The ride will incorporate elements from the Stopped Train Workaround!, and Wrong Side of the Tracks rides. Thanks Zack and Josh! We will see people living in temporary alternative shelter sites, and non-traditional housing, and might talk about the intersection of housing and transportation. The ride will end near where Michael lived, on the Springwater Corridor just after the Ross Island Bridge. Bring a beverage to toast with, or a "wee dram," in Michael's memory.
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