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The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
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Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Commissioner Mingus Mapps talk 122nd Ave plan
The new PBOT commissioner and longtime transportation-focused congressman are excited about new federal funding that they hope will transform this dangerous corridor.
Washington County budget woes threaten transportation funding
Washington County may not have the money it needs to fund planned active transportation projects.
New east Portland bike connection in the works with wetlands restoration project
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services wants to build a new bike trail with its Springwater floodplain restoration project.
Two ways to weigh in on Portland parking
The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Central Eastside Industrial Council want your input on parking policy in the Boise and Central Eastside neighborhoods.
Sunday Parkways 2023 dates and routes released
This summer’s three Sunday Parkways events will be held in east, northeast and southwest Portland.
Beaumont-Wilshire residents profess love for car parking near Wilshire Park
The romance with car parking at a neighborhood park.
City’s bike committee explores south Portland’s riverfront bikeways
The Bicycle Advisory Committee’s monthly rides are some of the best opportunities to learn about current and planned bike infrastructure.
Podcast: Former Metro President and TransitCenter ED David Bragdon
As a veteran of Metro Council (Portland’s regional planning authority) — including a seven-year stint as president from 2003 to 2010 — David Bragdon has been around the block when it comes to Oregon transportation politics. And for the past decade he’s been executive director of TransitCenter, a nonprofit foundation that funds and conducts research … Read more
‘Bike Bus Bill’ would give school districts more flexibility with transportation funding
HB 3014 may one day be known as the “bike bus bill.”
Portland’s Office of Civic Life previews new district map
It has been wonderful to see BikePortland commenters refer to the Office of Community & Civic Life’s new neighborhood profiles. We reported on them a couple of weeks ago in our Portland Engagement Project post, and I’ve noticed some of you referring to stats from the profiles in your comments. That’s great! Shortly after we … Read more
Shift needs help spreading bike fun in Portland
Bike fun groups says help is needed to keep the scene’s gears greased.