Dems fish for votes with changes to transportation bill in final hours of session
All hope for a transportation bill this session hangs on HB 2025-A28.
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Beyond the noise, here’s what’s actually in the 2025 transportation package
With headlines devoted to the drama of the process, let’s not forget the actual policy that hangs in the balance.
Community over cars: Council lines up behind streets for people
Stars have aligned for an era of streets full of community instead of cars.
Oregon Walks nabs $150,000 grant for downtown wayfinding project
It comes from tourism dollars, but will be a benefit to anyone who walks downtown.
Transportation bill passes out of committee, but road blocks remain
Is this just a bumpy road home or a dead end?
Monday Roundup: Parking wars, bikes and your brain, allergies, and more
The most notable stories from the past seven days.
‘Mayor Mike’ O’Callaghan was ‘living example of kindness and generosity’
You could often find him drinking coffee at Spielman’s bagels on Division or riding his bike along the Springwater.
Weekend Event Guide: Yard sales, salmon, MySpace and more
Here are my picks for the weekend.
Bicycle rider struck and killed by MAX train after crossing barriers
Authorities say the rider was headed north on SE 8th when they went around caution barriers.
Transportation bill amendments target 12-foot minimum lane width
Gamba’s amendment seeks to reach a compromise.
Portland man hit intentionally by driver on Pedalpalooza ride shares his story
“You caused this because you were in the car lane,” the officer said to me.
E-bike rebate and path funding return to transportation bill with luxury car tax
A promise kept by Milwaukie House Rep Mark Gamba.