Media Critique: KGW’s take on driving at night
Surprisingly, the segment wasn’t really that bad
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Congresswoman struck by a driver while walking in northwest Portland
This type of collision is far too common, and given the extent of the injuries and other factors, this one only made the news because the person who was hit happened to be an important elected official.
Artist responds to angry reaction to white bike installations
We’ve been flooded with angry comments from people who think it’s selfish to appropriate a known symbol of tragedy for an art project.
Mysterious white bikes in northeast Portland are work of artist and peace activist
The mystery has been solved.
After complaints, Parks Bureau removes misleading “No Bicycles” signs at Mt. Tabor Park
It appears to have been a careless and misguided plan to keep bicycles off dirt trails.
Monday Roundup: helmet cult, crash causes, cost of cars, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
What part of Portland is winning the bikeway network race?
For the first time, PBOT has shared a breakdown of bikeway miles by geographic area and facility type.
City’s bicycle committee signs off on plans for revamped Hollywood Transit Center
The committee has been interested in this project because NE 42nd is a major north-south bicycle route.
East Portland elementary school wins $1.9 million state grant for new bike lanes, sidewalks
A total of $32.4 million in construction projects will be spread statewide.
Transportation justice advocate Vivian Satterfield is city’s new chief sustainability officer
To have someone like Satterfield in this key role is a very promising bit of news.
Chris Warner leaves PBOT for job in Governor’s office
Warner had served as PBOT leader since July 2018.
First Look: Diverter at NE Fremont and Alameda
With installation of plastic curbs and flexible posts, the new diverter and crossing treatment now (mostly) prevents drivers from using Alameda as much as they used to.