Neighbors wanted a better bike lane on Killingsworth, so PBOT gave it to them
Inertia was doing its thing, then advocates stepped in.
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Portland mom shares grief with USDOT Secretary amid push for changes
We’re lucky these folks are brave enough to share their grief so hopefully no one else has to join this group.
Local nonprofit recycles 50,000 pounds of bike scrap metal every year
They estimate they recycle over 50,000 lbs of metal every year that would otherwise be taking up space in a landfill.
Time to weigh in on Oregon Transportation Plan update
ODOT wants to take a more hands-on approach to getting Oregonians involved this time around.
Brooklyn residents clean up Powell Blvd overpass
The 9th Street overpass is a critical piece of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
Families and advocates speak out against unsafe streets
Hearing testimony from people who have been through hell and are still standing, still giving voice to their truth and tragedy, should give us all momentum to keep up the fight for safer streets.
Dozens show up in the cold to deliver BikeLoud lawsuit by bike
BikeLoud Chair Kiel Johnson led about two dozen advocates to the Multnomah County Courthouse to drop off their lawsuit against the City of Portland.
Community Cycling Center celebrates new billboard on Sandy Blvd
Drivers won’t be able to miss this sweet, sweet cycling propaganda.
ODOT opens comment period for I-5 Rose Quarter, and activists seize the moment
“ODOT is using these sleights of hand to hide the fact that they don’t want to study an alternative that does not add additional lanes of freeway into the neighborhood.” -Aaron Brown, No More Freeways The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released the long-awaited Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for its I-5 Rose Quarter expansion … Read more
Photo Gallery: Jenna Bikes Ride
After amassing a large following on TikTok, Jenna Phillips is connecting with fans in real life.
Freeway fighters add a dose of faith to their coalition
A rally outside Portland’s ODOT headquarters yesterday afternoon demonstrated the diverse coalition of people involved in the local fight against freeway expansions.
Portland to take part in international World Day of Remembrance for traffic victims
The international event will give local advocates an opportunity to press for changes.
Comment of the Week: The public health angle should matter more