#WorkzoneFTW? City may require walking and biking routes around building sites
But the draft policy stops short of saying that walking and biking are always higher priorities.
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Commissioner Fritz floats another idea: Car-free streets
Whatever you think about Fritz’s other takes on bikes, it’s nice to hear someone saying that out loud.
Council sends gas tax to ballot behind wide range of supporters
Interest groups have all but coalesced support around gas tax.
‘Fix Our Streets’ gas tax campaign prepares to launch Wednesday
The new concept is a public vote for a temporary local gas tax of 10 cents per gallon.
Big day at City Hall affects pedicabs, taxi safety and backyard homes
Commissioner Amanda Fritz played a key role in all three votes.
As city council weighs bike share agreement, three of five votes look certain
This time around, the council seemed less stressed about the concept.
Commissioners Fish and Fritz warm to income tax to pay for streets
Can Portland’s proposed transportation income tax count to three?
Sunday vigil set to honor and remember Steve Fritz
All of Portland is hurting for Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz’s family this week.
Council candidate Sharon Maxwell played role in Williams Ave re-design process
Sharon Maxwell at an open house for the Williams Avenue Traffic Safety and Operations Project in April 2011.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Sharon Maxwell, the latest challenger to Commissioner Nick Fish’s seat on Portland City Council, might be a familiar name to many BikePortland readers. Maxwell spoke up early and often during the public process to … Read more
City Council backs $21 million for better walking and biking, citing boost to economy
The ways people talk about active transportation seems to be changing in Portland, both inside and outside of government.
A conversation with City Council candidate Jesse Cornett
Jesse Cornett.(Photo © J. Maus) When Jesse Cornett threw his hat into the ring in the race for Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s seat on the Portland City Council, I immediately heard from my sources at Portland State University (where Cornett worked before leaving to run his campaign). They were ecstatic that someone with such a bike-sensitive … Read more
A conversation with City Council candidate Mary Volm
Former PBOT spokesperson Mary Volm is running for Portland City Council.(Photo © J. Maus) Earlier this month I dropped by a meet and greet for City Council Candidate Mary Volm. I expected to have a quick chat and introduce myself, but as luck would have it, I was able to sit down with her for … Read more
Comment of the Week: Legs of steel and the e-bike