Monday Roundup: Vehicular cycling, daylighting pushback, bloated cars, and more
The most notable stories from the past seven days.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
TriMet says full bus lanes on 82nd are up to project partners
Here’s why our transit agency is opting for less transit.
E-scooter rider dies in collision with Amtrak train
It’s the fourth fatal collision involving an e-scooter rider since August of this year.
Despite Trump rescission, PBOT will move forward with Broadway Main Street project
The project is a lynchpin to the city’s Lower Albina planning effort and an extension of the recently completed Broadway Pave & Paint project.
TriMet punts 82nd Avenue transit lane decision to ‘early next year’
The attempt to cool things down won’t stop folks from testifying at tomorrow morning’s meeting.
‘War on Cars’ podcast hosts at Bike Happy Hour on Wednesday
It’s the perfect time to talk about ideas that once felt radical, but now feel inevitable.
City will use cargo trikes in new sidewalk cleaning program
The plan is to focus on sidewalks along major business corridors and commercial centers.
Weekend Event Guide: Mutual aid, Overlook neighborhood, ‘cross champs, and more
My picks for the weekend.
Abdulrahman Alkhamees wants to tell your story
“Everybody has a shared struggle in some sense. But also, that struggle is what makes us, us.”
Mamdani election a massive win for urbanism and healthy cities
He’s an unabashed lover of buses and bikes with a massive mandate.
Video: Advocates install memorials along 82nd Ave to remember traffic victims
A memorial sign is another way to etch the consequences of unsafe roads into our minds.
Video: Ride the new bike lane on SW 4th Avenue
PBOT just raised the bar for what we can expect from bikeways in Portland.