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“I’d like to think through a little further of what the impact would be.” — John Carroll, real estate developer with Carroll Investments On Wednesday, I published an article that incorrectly stated that the Portland Planning Commission had voted to approve a zoning code change that would make a major increase to the minimum number … Read more
Today, the Portland City Council unanimously approved the Transportation Community Policing Agreement. At yesterday’s Council meeting, the four City Commissioners (Mayor Adams is away) heard testimony from traffic safety advocates and representatives from the Police Bureau and the Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). There was also a screening of the bicycle traffic enforcement training video released … Read more
Get ready, it’s almost the weekend — and as usual, rain or shine, there are plenty of opportunities for learning and socializing, on and off the bikes. Event guide below:
Cover of Parkin’s memoir. Former professional road racer Joe Parkin, who spent a decade competing in Europe back in the 1980s, will headline an event tomorrow night as part of the ongoing Oregon Manifest. Parkin was one of the first U.S. racers to compete in Belgium and he’s written about his experiences in a memoir … Read more
New vehicle fees would raise over one-third the total cost to replace the Sellwood Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus) Funding to replace the Selwood Bridge is coming together. As per HB 2001 — the transportation funding package that passed the Oregon legislature this past session — Multnomah County is considering a new, $19 motorized vehicle registration … Read more
There are all types of fun ways to play with the recently released American Community Survey data put out by the US Census Bureau. The Sightline Institute, a Pacific Northwest sustainability think tank, delved into the numbers and found that in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, bike commuters outnumber farmers. Check out this graph published on … Read more
For some businesses, like this one on N. Williams, bike access is a boon.(Photos © J. Maus) Despite the many strides bicycles have made in cities across America, one criticism they haven’t been able to completely shake is that they’re bad for business. And, in an economic climate like we’re in today, that’s a serious … Read more
Riders pass newly dedicated public art on an existing piece of Willamette Greenway Trail.(Photo © J. Maus) Volunteer planners working on the the North Portland Greenway Trail will host a design workshop this weekend. The trail, which was first envisioned back in 2005 and won a $448,000 planning study grant from Metro back in March, … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) Tomorrow, the Community Policing Agreement that was first proposed by Police Chief Rosie Sizer following two high-profile fatalities in October of 2007, will be adopted by Portland City Council. The five page document outlines the current state of the working relationship between the Bureau of Transportation, the Police Bureau, the Bicycle … Read more
Marion Rice and her new work pants in action. (Photo © Elly Blue) So, I just have to dish about my new pants. Red Ants Pants are work pants shaped for a woman. Designed by outdoorsy gal Sarah Calhoun, who lives in a ranching town of White Sulphur Springs, Montana, these pants are made for … Read more
[UPDATE 10/16, 9:53am: Planning Commission has not voted in favor of this increase. They are still considering it after some follow-up testimony that was not in favor of it. I received conflicting accounts of what transpired at the hearing and I am working on an update now. Stay tuned for a follow story. I regret … Read more
Peter DeFazio, in his office on Capitol Hill back in March.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Tribune reports that U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio has spoken out against current plans for the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project. Echoing a popular sentiment around the project these days, DeFazio — who chairs the all-important House Transportation and Infrastructure … Read more