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The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
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The nudge of a stranger and coaster brakes: Thoughts on biking in The Netherlands
In Utrecht a man who wanted to pass me on a bike path gently pushed me out of his way without saying a word.
What part of Portland is winning the bikeway network race?
For the first time, PBOT has shared a breakdown of bikeway miles by geographic area and facility type.
The perils of walking and biking in Amsterdam
They told me they were fining me for riding my bike illegally. People who visit Amsterdam often discuss the dangers people face while attempting to walk on the bike-filled streets. I think this is a bit exaggerated, especially by Americans who are unfazed by masses of cars and not used to seeing so many people … Read more
City’s bicycle committee signs off on plans for revamped Hollywood Transit Center
The committee has been interested in this project because NE 42nd is a major north-south bicycle route.
East Portland elementary school wins $1.9 million state grant for new bike lanes, sidewalks
A total of $32.4 million in construction projects will be spread statewide.
Transportation justice advocate Vivian Satterfield is city’s new chief sustainability officer
To have someone like Satterfield in this key role is a very promising bit of news.
There’s a good reason why Amsterdam’s public spaces are cleaner than Portland’s
“Amsterdam is a lot like Portland, except for the homeless people.”
Chris Warner leaves PBOT for job in Governor’s office
Warner had served as PBOT leader since July 2018.
Abundance of ‘third places’ make Dutch cities more enjoyable
Yesterday I wrote about Amsterdam’s effort to replace on-street car parking spots with urban greenery and bike parking, an initiative partly meant to create more public spaces in the city for people to enjoy. And as I pointed out in that story, residents of Amsterdam’s city center are not necessarily wanting for urban parks as … Read more
First Look: Diverter at NE Fremont and Alameda
With installation of plastic curbs and flexible posts, the new diverter and crossing treatment now (mostly) prevents drivers from using Alameda as much as they used to.
BikePortland’s guide to the 2023 Oregon legislative session
There are several very intriguing bills session.