Monday Roundup: Disabled riders, bus stop protests, National Cycle League, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Man arrested after driving stolen car at high speeds on Springwater Corridor bike path
50 mph on the Springwater. We are very lucky no one was hurt.
Shakeup at Oregon Transportation Commission as two members step down before terms expire
Governor Kotek has just released names of nominees to replace them.
Youth climate activist confronts lawmaker who supports ODOT freeway megaprojects
The exchange happened outside a meeting where McLain and other lawmakers discussed a multi-billion dollar freeway expansion project.
Advocates push ‘right size, right now’ message to lawmakers in Salem
Today’s many conversations should go a long way to help awaken legislators from their slumber.
SW Capitol Highway has been completely transformed
Last week I took a look at this street for the first time since construction began and was astonished at what PBOT has built.
New bike rental service opens in Cascade Locks
It’s a wonderful sign of bike-oriented economic development in the Columbia River Gorge.
Metro mulls $3 million e-bike incentive program
No matter how you slice it, buying an e-bike will only get easier in the coming months.
Former PBOT manager Ciarlo is new Metro planning director
She’s a former leader of a nonprofit bicycle advocacy group.
Monday Roundup: The trouble with trucks, scooters, and traffic studies
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
‘Greening Ambassadors’ will be hired to help east Portland battle climate change
Money, tools, contacts — those selected will have what they need to make a real impact.
Governor nominates senior Blumenauer advisor Tyler Frisbee to TriMet board
Frisbee is a bike rider and well-known figure to many advocates.