In case you haven’t heard, the international Towards Carfree Cities conference is headed to Portland this summer.
Here’s a preview of their very cool logo design that will be sprouting up on posters and postcards throughout Portland soon…
Day: February 6, 2008
Mayor Potter responds to BTA action alert
Adams (L) and Potter at this
morning’s City Council meeting.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
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 from concerned cyclists since late last night.
Here is Potter’s response:
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Updated: Adams blames “corrosive special interests”, wants street fee on November ballot
[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 this
morning. Read the text of his
testimony below.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)
morning. Read the text of his
testimony 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 news is that Adams has decided to change course. He made a recommendation to put the proposal in front of voters in November’s general election. Also newsworthy was that Mayor Potter remained in favor of sending it to the May ballot.
Memories and a memorial ride for Sheldon Brown
Sheldon Brown
In a city that prides itself of two-wheeled self-reliance, it’s not surprising that Sheldon Brown’s death has had a major impact.
Many Portlanders have shared their memories and feelings of great loss at the passing of someone who defies description. Part obscure bike part information guru, part cycling ambassador, part writer.
One commenter referred to him as a “Renaissance man”.
Hoping to sway Mayor Potter, BTA urges action
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 and will have an update soon.
Here’s is the full text of the BTA action alert: