Bikers and walkers aren’t ‘vulnerable’, drivers are dangerous
The term ‘vulnerable roadway user’ draws attention to the symptom when more focus is needed on the source of danger.
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BikePortland Articles by Guest Contributor
A ride in McMinnville and the art of making a memorable route
Before a great ride can be ridden, it must be conceived and created.
“Bikes, the miracle cure”: My road to recovery after knee surgery
Cam Crowell on how bikes can cure bodies, and cities.
Oh, the places you’ll go (without a car)!
How selling a minivan had a delightful domino effect on one Portlander’s life.
Our adventure on the WES train to Wilsonville
It’s fast and the stations are fun, but the lack of service means we don’t use it much.
Corking, joy, and community at PICA’s ‘Policing Justice’ exhibition
A new exhibit forces us to reflect on corking’s consequences and our community.
Guest Article: How city silos lead to sidewalk and bikeway gaps in southwest
Piecemeal funding and implementation means pedestrians in the street with cars.
The tale of TriMet’s #17 and how to lie with a bus schedule
Small route changes can have big negative impacts, and your voice matters in preventing them.
Hi! I’m Erin and I’m excited to move to Portland
I’ll be sharing my perspective as a new Portlander. Hope you’ll follow along!
Guest essay: A plan for a ‘passoire’-filled Portland
A seductive concept inspired by the simple strainer.
Guest Article: How to make Sunday Parkways better
Guest author Andrew Lindstrom compares Portland’s Sunday Parkways with the Colombian event it was modeled after.
Guest Article: My brush with an enraged driver left me shaken to the core
My disposition turned from annoyance to bone-chilling terror once I heard him say the word “gun.”