Outer southeast gets first crack at Master Plan input
Gravel roads — like this one in outer SE Portland — are barriers to a successful bikeway network.(File photo)
Advocacy
Portland’s new force for two-wheeled advocacy
File photo There’s a new group of two-wheeled advocates in town, and they share many of the same issues as we do. Their numbers are growing and so is their influence in City Hall. On May 10th, Portland City Council voted to form the first-ever Motorcycle and Scooter Citizens Advisory Committee (MSCAC). Similar to the … Read more
Beaverton-based advocacy group gets grant
The Meyer Memorial Trust, created by the late retail magnate Fred Meyer, announced their latest grant recipients on Friday. Among them is the Beaverton-based has Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition (WashCoBTC). The group has been awarded $7,500 for “strategic planning and board development.”
Bells on Bikes event a big success
A group of volunteers concerned about bicycle and pedestrian safety on crowded bike lanes and paths, handed out free bike bells to downtown commuters on both sides of the Hawthorne Bridge this morning.
Opportunities for bike-conscious leaders
In the last few days, I’ve noticed two important positions come up that present great opportunities for bicycle-conscious leaders to play a larger role in the future of Portland.
PDOT announces Bike Master Plan open houses
By now, I hope everyone has at least some idea of what the Bicycle Master Plan is all about. Whether you’re an expert, or if you’re still in the dark, you don’t want to miss one of these upcoming public forums.
"Bells on Bridges" will make noise for safety
Sometimes “on your left!” is not enough.File photo: 11/22/05 With a large increase in bicycle ridership over the years, two-wheeled traffic is beginning to outgrow infrastructure that was once considered adequate. Bike congestion is becoming more common, especially on paths that are popular with pedestrians like; the Eastbank Esplanade, the Waterfront, and especially the Hawthorne … Read more
Cyclists make presence felt at Budget Hearing
Cyclists at the hearing (not everyone shown). From L to R: Dat Nguyen, Steve Upchurch, Tomas Quinones, Steve Kirkendall, Kirsty Hall.File photo: 5/10/07 Cyclists made their voices heard in front of the Mayor and four City Commissioners at the Community Budget Hearing last night. A week or so ago, with funding for the Bike Master … Read more
Committee hears case for mountain biking in Portland
A packed meeting room at City Hall for last night’s Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting.File photo: 5/8/07 Symbolic of the pent-up demand for more mountain biking in Portland, nearly 40 people crammed into the Lovejoy Room inside City Hall last night for the most crowded Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) meeting I’ve ever attended. The agenda … Read more
Help Metro set spending priorities
Metro is asking cyclists to help “shape the nature of your neighborhood.”
Funding cut is opportunity for activism
Portland City HallFile photo: 7/6/06 From a community fund drive to a rally at City Hall, there has been a wide range of reactions to the Mayor’s decision to cut funding for Portland’s Bicycle Master Plan. On top of the list is tomorrow’s Bicycle Master Plan ride. This ride, which meets across the street from … Read more
Rails-to-Trails rallies Portland for new funding campaign
Laura Cohen of the Rails toTrails Conservancy inCity Hall last week.File photo: 4/12/07 The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) stopped in Portland recently to meet with advocates and policy-makers to rally support for an ambitious congressional funding campaign. As I reported a few weeks ago, the RTC hopes to secure $2 billion in the next Federal Transportation … Read more