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Podcast: Why reading names of crash victims matters
Ever been to a transportation-related government committee meeting where someone reads the names of recent traffic victims? It’s a practice that has become more common in Portland in recent years as agencies have adopted Vision Zero campaigns. I’m at meetings where this happens relatively often. It’s done at the outset of a meeting and I … Read more
ODOT too quick to declare progress on emissions, advocates say
A new PR push and website from ODOT paints a (too) rosy picture of emissions reduction efforts.
Podcast: Portland’s Cycling Decline
The sooner we face the facts, the sooner we will get back on track.
What really happened with that bike theft confrontation in South Waterfront?
Stories like this are often inherently messy. Let me try to clean it up.
Fire under Steel Bridge sparks renewed push for skatepark
You could say a fire has been lit under this project.
Like bikes that fold? Get ready for ‘Folder Frolic’ ride
If it’s foldin’, you’re golden.
Not just bikes: new paper says bike lane design must evolve
As our vehicle fleet evolves, so too should our infrastructure.
People on Bikes: Worst Day of the Year Ride
Cycling is alive and well in Portland!
Comment of the Week: Bikes count
How one reader sees the ridership decline.
Monday Roundup: Truth about Seattle, Chicago’s cams, Parisian politics, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
Updated: Stolen bike recovery leads to confrontation in South Waterfront
An alarming bike theft incident occurred yesterday.