‘Portlanders for Central City Bikeways’ Facebook group will help advocates network online
Facebook is the most important organizing tool in the world right now.
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BTA will ask members to ratify name change at annual meeting
It’ll be an up-or-down vote on the BTA leadership’s top choice.
BikeLoud, Livable Streets Action will ride to Salem July 16 for transportation reform
796 people died in Oregon road collisions in the last two years, a 42 percent increase.
A ride into the future with east Portland’s biking action committee
“It’s all coming together and it’s going to come together fast.”
#WorkzoneFTW? City may require walking and biking routes around building sites
But the draft policy stops short of saying that walking and biking are always higher priorities.
BTA will change name, expand mission to walking, transit and political action
A tectonic shift in Portland bike advocacy.
After delay, Metro again faces vote that pits Safe Routes money against highways
Metro continues to consider an increase in money for road widening rather than for safety improvements near schools.
Next week’s ‘Better Broadway’ trial aims for better shopping environment
The May 9-15 design will add temporary crosswalk markings and traffic islands as well as in-street cafe seating.
Your guide to National Bike Month in Portland
The ultimate month to give biking a try.
Portland ‘Transformation’ bureau unveils a new trick: ’20 is Plenty’ signs
The signs look legal, but aren’t.
Community Cycling Center recognized for work with underserved people and places
“It’s not about the bike, it’s about community building.”
Bus riders’ union launches new campaign: Discount fares for low-income people
One year after it added 30 minutes to the life of every TriMet fare, a transit advocacy group has a new goal.