Portland’s Bike Decline
BikePortland is taking an in-depth look at lower cycling numbers.
Local bike activists want everyone to know that the rumors of Portland’s bike decline have been greatly exaggerated.
Opinion: My thoughts on the cycling decline and a list of theories to explain it
We need to acknowledge the problems that got us here and get everything out in the open. That’s what this post is about.
PBOT hires polling firm to help understand cycling decrease
The Portland Bureau of Transportation isn’t sitting idly by while their once-heralded bike ridership numbers head in the wrong direction. As we’ve reported, …
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- Why is PBOT NOT enforcing parking laws in Portland? Yet another reason transit share and bike share in Portland is plummeting. It’s easier (and feels safer for many) to drive. It stands to reason that reduced parking enforcement would lead to reduced compliance with various parking rules like time limits, […]
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