Comment of the Week: We need more public restrooms downtown
Want more people downtown? Give them a safe and clean place to go when nature calls.
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Monday Roundup: Supreme Court, camera tech, ciclovia turns 50, and more
The most notable stories we came across in the past seven days.
PBOT reveals new design for Northeast Broadway with one less driving lane
We don’t get world-class bikeways on American-class budgets.
White elephant gift exchange at Bike Happy Hour Holiday Party next week
And one lucky winner will get a $50 gift card from Migration Brewing.
Weekend Event Guide: See the lights, ride little bikes, and more
I hear the view from Mt. Tabor is wonderful this time of year.
Milwaukie’s bike scene is roaring back to life
It’s amazing what a few dedicated advocates can do when there’s a strong foundation to work from.
Covered bike parking for the win
A covered bike parking spot that reeks of piss is still 100 times better than a nice-smelling spot that’s exposed to the rain.
CCC staves off closure, raises over $370,000 in three months
The dark cloud that loomed over the CCC has passed thanks to over 1,000 individual donors who refused to let it die.
Oregon nabs third place in national Bicycle Friendly State rankings
We have never been #1, but the right spending package in the 2025 legislative session could get us there.
East Portland sidewalks win big in latest PCEF grant awards
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to receive $20.6 million to build sidewalks in east and northeast Portland. And they’re also a partner with TriMet on a $55 million project award that will result in new sidewalks to connect to a forthcoming bus upgrade on 82nd Avenue. The funding is just the latest grant … Read more
Here’s one reason you might see a car on the Springwater path
Parks says some staff and essential partners are allowed to drive on the path — but only during emergencies.
PBOT’s new ‘enforcement agents’ will take over camera citation review from police
PBOT says they plan to begin hiring the new enforcement agents early next year.