55 years ago, 1,200 Portlanders joined bike ride to demand carfree space

The ride was the largest bike advocacy ride Portland had ever seen.

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Podcast: Evan P Schneider and Mark Alan Hoffman on ‘A Simple Machine’

A deeply Portland project that brings our beautiful city and the humble bicycle to the big screen.
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Guest Opinion: Here’s how to fix Portland’s regressive transportation utility fee

Base the fee on lot size, not lot type.
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Monday Roundup: Doug Ford’s war on cars, tactical urbanist arrested, and more

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Where to send your kid for bike summer camp

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Guest Opinion: Vision Zero is possible, but focus must change

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Weekend Event Guide: No Kings rally, bike swap, Thorns, and more

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This week at Bike Happy Hour: Bike Lane Uprising Founder Christina Whitehouse

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Get ready: Portland’s citywide e-bike rebate program launches April 6th

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Guest Opinion: On Dolores Huerta Street

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Sunday Parkways returns to North Portland this summer

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