[Publisher’s note: This op-ed was written the staff and board of directors of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance to kick off their new “Build It” campaign that was launched this morning in downtown Portland (stay tuned for more coverage).]
For years the momentum has been growing. There have been more bikes on the road, more representation at city hall and in Salem. And from all walks of life, there has been a growing movement of cyclists. Or more specifically, people who ride bikes. For the last two years, the City of Portland has been crafting their Bike Master Plan, which would point the way to increased facilities and funding for cycling. We came together once as a community when the plan itself was at risk. But now, the plan is up for a vote, and we are poised for a major victory in the national cycling movement.
That’s right. A national victory.
