Adventures in Activism, our new column edited by BikeLoudPDX
A place to raise voices and inspire new ones.
Advocacy
Speak up or sprawl out: “Missing middle” housing proposal hits the planning commission tonight
Legalizing more and cheaper housing in bikeable areas is just as important as improving unbikeable areas.
Crunch time for off-road cycling plan with all eyes on Portland Parks Board meeting
Finally, the plan we need. But will it be the plan we want?
Protestors make show of force against ODOT’s ‘unnecessary’ removal of 26th Avenue bike lanes
The lack of justification from ODOT is strange.
Advocates will rally to save bike lanes on SE 26th Avenue tonight
Threat of bike lane removal leads to a rally and call for new leadership at ODOT.
Chris Billman is the only Oregonian with a disabled parking decal for his bicycle
One man’s activism led to a DMV breakthrough.
New ‘Friends of Safer Lincoln’ group hits the street to defend a greenway
Volunteer activism is alive and well in Portland.
Community Cycling Center bringing back ‘Velotines’ delivery service
A tradition that celebrates “all-analog affection.”
Grab a ’20 is Plenty’ yard sign and help PBOT change traffic culture
We need more than signs and paint; but we also need signs and paint.
Beaverton City Council needs to hear about how auto parking decisions impact cycling
It might not seem like a big deal — unless you bike on these streets.
After another death, community groups will press City for ’emergency’ on outer SE Stark
How many deaths does it take?
A former Portlander wants to know what ‘women led’ cities would look like
Urban planning is ruled mostly by men. What if women were in charge?