PBOT’s new initiative to incentivize downtown bike and transit commuters
Free coffee and gift cards to local businesses are a nice perk, but some advocates want to see more structural change to increase bike and bus commutes.
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Comment of the Week: Cars, kids and (how much) choice?
Welcome to the Comment of the Week, where we highlight good comments in order to inspire more of them.
Monday Roundup: More about youth versus cars, USDOT gives up fighting freeway expansions, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
Behind ODOT’s decision to close hundreds of Portland-area crosswalks
ODOT’s reasoning for closing the crosswalks, and how critics are responding to the decision.
Guest Article: How to make Sunday Parkways better
Guest author Andrew Lindstrom compares Portland’s Sunday Parkways with the Colombian event it was modeled after.
Opinion: Some reflections on my carfree birthday
Staff writer Taylor Griggs shares what she’s learned since she sold her car a year ago.
Weigh in on Clackamas County’s new walking and biking plans
Clackamas County is updating its active transportation plans and wants your feedback.
OMSI District Plan moves forward after Design Commission approval
The plan for a new commercial, housing and recreation district — and a new bikeway — in Portland’s Central Eastside has taken a step forward.
‘Bike Bus Bill’ nets huge support in Salem from Portland, statewide advocates
HB 3014, otherwise known as the “Bike Bus Bill,” would allow Oregon school districts to fund creative transportation options.
Portland bike advocates react to Biketown fee hike
Lyft is raising prices by 50% for its bike share service in Portland.
Family biking: Our (sometimes difficult) resolution to keep activities close to home
Family biking columnist Shannon Johnson has had to make some hard decisions to reduce her family’s car dependency.
Comment of the Week: The charade of licensing
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