Monday Roundup: Quit cars, DOT drama, e-cars’ dirty secret, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
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Oregon just made its passing law much safer for cyclists
Drivers will be required to slow down before passing and be confident they can cross the centerline to do so.
Gibbs, the Governor, or how I haven’t yet learned to love variances
The contradictions between the city’s aspirational policy and the reality of what gets built is frustrating.
Industry Roundup: Retrogression and North St. Bags grow and move, new wheels for Chris King, and more
Moving to bigger spaces is a good sign, but repeat break-ins are not.
Klootchy Creek MTB event kicks off new series of rides and races on the Oregon Coast
An exciting new series of MTB rides and races kicks off June 3rd and 4th at Klootchy Creek Trails.
Weekend Event Guide: Filmed By Bike, adaptive group ride, Timbers crawl, and more
Our hand-picked selection of the best rides and events coming your way. Sponsored by Ride the Dirt Wave – Klootchy Creek June 3-4.
Fireworks over fees at City Council as Mapps fights for funding
Commissioner Mapps faced an assault from Mayor Wheeler on the budgets of his three bureaus to tune of $18.7 million.
The 23 Portland parks primed for new bike trails and riding areas
Why on earth do we not have more places where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy dirt trails and riding areas in our parks?
PBOT releases three-year update and new map tool for citywide pedestrian plan
PedPDX structures the city’s walking goals, and the strategies for reaching them, for the next 20 years.
PBOT’s already approved 40-cent parking meter increase in political pressure cooker
Mayor Wheeler would imperil PBOT’s budget if he puts parking meter increase on ice.
City of Portland annual bike counts will include scooter riders for first time ever
The counts could help scooters and skaters form a more powerful political bloc.
Checking in on Bike Happy Hour (and announcing T-Shirt Swap and Share Night!)
Updates and announcements about our favorite event of the week.