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Posted on February 7th, 2008 at 10:41 am.
[This article was written by contributor Elly Blue. You can read more from Ms. Blue here.]
“…gas stations, convenience stores, and oil suppliers…benefit more than most from having a road system in good repair.”–Elly Blue
When it comes to road maintenance, what’s good for bicyclists is good for everyone.
In fact, the proposed street fee that […]
Posted on February 6th, 2008 at 5:12 pm.
Adams speaking with reporters after today’s meeting.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
City Commissioner Sam Adams has just emailed (and posted to his blog) a statement about the major turn his Safe, Sound, and Green Streets funding initiative took today:
Dear Portlander,
Today, at my request, city council referred the “Safe, Sound & Green Streets” program back to my office […]
Posted on February 6th, 2008 at 3:51 pm.
Adams (L) and Potter at this morning’s City Council meeting.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
Mayor Potter has issued a statement in response to the BTA’s action alert that explains his current stance on the Safe, Sound and Green Streets proposal.
According to Mayor Potter’s public advocate Jeremy Van Keuren, their office has received 186 222 emails […]
Posted on February 6th, 2008 at 10:12 am.
[Updated: I’ve added full text of the statements made by Commissioner Adams, Mayor Potter, and the BTA’s Scott Bricker.]
BTA’s Scott Bricker testified thismorning. Read the text of histestimony below. (Photo © Jonathan Maus)
Commissioner Adams’ $464 million dollar “Safe, Sound, and Green” street maintenance and safety funding initiative went before Portland City Council this morning.
The big […]
Posted on February 6th, 2008 at 8:46 am.
The BTA has issued the action alert that I alluded to yesterday.
It was posted to their blog by Executive Director Scott Bricker and emailed to their Portland members yesterday afternoon.
The “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding package will be in front of City Council this morning. I’m on my way over there […]
Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 2:39 pm.
Mayor Tom Potter (in center)(BikePortland.org File Photo)
In a not too surprising move, Mayor Potter has issued a memo (read it below) to his fellow Commissioners saying that he favors putting the “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan back into a single ordinance (it’s currently split into three) and placing it on the ballot this […]
Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 12:19 pm.
According to a source inside City Hall, Oregon Petroleum Association lobbyist and architect of the Street Fee opposition Paul Romain will not attempt a referral of Commissioner Adams’ street maintenance funding plan. Instead, he is expected to attempt to repeal the plan using Portland’s initiative process.
According to Portland City Code Section 2.04.090, Romain would […]
Posted on February 4th, 2008 at 10:26 am.
City Council will hear the “Safe, Sound and Green” proposal again on Wednesday.(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
As first reported by the Portland Mercury, Commissioner Leonard’s move to pull-back the recently passed “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan has resulted in the package being, once again, split into three separate ordinances.
With this recent move, it’s clear that […]
Posted on February 1st, 2008 at 10:29 am.
Mr. Dozono(Photo: ShoForMayor.com)
Oregonian politics blogger Jeff Mapes asked mayoral hopeful Sho Dozono what he thinks of the “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” funding plan crafted by City Commissioner (and Dozono’s political rival) Sam Adams.
His answer seems to cement speculation about Dozono’s ties with the various lobbyists and special interests that oppose the fee-based plan. […]
Posted on February 1st, 2008 at 9:09 am.
Commissioner Randy Leonard(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
The maneuvering on both sides of the landmark “Safe, Sound, and Green Streets” transportation funding proposal has just taken another turn.
Amy Ruiz of the Portland Mercury just reported that City Commissioner Randy Leonard has filed an objection to the recently passed proposal based on a section of the City Charter (Sec. […]
Posted on January 31st, 2008 at 2:43 pm.
BTA Director Scott Bricker.(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) says they are “shocked and stunned” by the news that a group will attempt to refer the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets funding proposal to the ballot.
Executive Director Scott Bricker says they have strongly supported the proposal — which includes over $25 million in bike […]
Posted on January 31st, 2008 at 1:33 pm.
The decision by a coalition of business groups and lobbyists to oppose Commissioner Adams’ Safe, Sound, and Green Streets transportation funding package (which passed City Council yesterday) has sent shockwaves through City Hall and bike advocacy groups in Portland.
Given what’s at stake and who’s involved, this is without a doubt the most important transportation-related issue […]
Posted on January 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm.
[Updated: 7:26pm]
Romain strikes again.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
Earlier today Portland City Council passed Commissioners Adams’ Safe, Sound and Green Streets funding plan.
The plan would be a huge boon to bicycling in Portland, with nearly $30 million (out of $400 million total) going toward bike safety improvements. But don’t start the celebration yet…
The Willamette […]
Posted on January 24th, 2008 at 4:26 pm.
Lobbyist Paul Romain forced a compromise.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
Whew. A lot has transpired with the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets Proposal in recent weeks.
First, some background…
The monumental proposal will look to raise over $400 million for transportation system maintenance and safety projects by way of a new fee charged to city residents and businesses. […]
Posted on January 14th, 2008 at 1:43 pm.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
According to an article in the Oregonian over the weekend, Portland City Council will delay their vote on the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets funding proposal one week.
The vote was supposed to happen this Wednesday (1/16), but, Commissioner Sam Adams wants to put the vote on hold to work on some changes.
Adams […]
Posted on January 9th, 2008 at 4:35 pm.
Portland City Council hears from a packed house.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
City Council chambers is packed tonight for the first official hearing of the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets transportation funding proposal. I’m sitting up in the balcony because the lower level is completely full.
At stake is a historic plan that will look […]
Posted on January 8th, 2008 at 5:02 pm.
City Commissioner Sam Adams addresses the media at a press event for the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets proposal.(From L to R: Susan Kubota, aunt of the late Tracey Sparling; Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler; Oregon State Senator Rick Metsger; Commissioner Adams).(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
A few hours ago, PDOT hosted a press event for their […]
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