ODOT’s ‘Innovative Mobility’ program announces first 18 grants
The majority of projects that received funding aim to increase access to bicycling.
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John Baker clings to life as friends gather for fundraiser tonight
Baker had a wide web of friends thanks to his carpentry business and a love of surfing.
Monday Roundup: Japan’s example, cities for people, Black hair, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
Hillsdale abuzz with shoppers, despite outcry over bus lanes
The prediction that the bus lanes will cause business closures “in a matter of months” apparently has not yet come to pass.
What’s your one big wish from Cycling Santa?
OK friends, we’re about to shut this thing down for a few days so we can connect with family and enjoy a break for the holiday. Taylor is back home in Denver (and getting ready to shove off to Europe for the month of January), and I’ve got family in town for Christmas and it’s … Read more
Bicycle rider has ‘life-threatening’ injuries after hit-and-run on N Killingsworth
“The car accelerated and left his body about 100 feet from the original impact.”
Guest Opinion: Transit fare hikes are a dead-end
The issues at TriMet stem largely from a lack of visionary leadership rather than a lack of resources.
Oregon joins list of states hoping to phase out gas-powered cars
In the end, phasing out gas-powered cars will be nice for our lungs and bad for Big Oil; but it won’t solve all our problems and it could create new ones.
I’m headed to Europe! Pre-trip thoughts and a request for ideas
It’s almost like a rite of passage for any aspiring transportation reporter.
Opinion: Who really cares about record traffic deaths?
If we want to end this madness, we must care about this issue — and the people who are dying — enough to act differently.
Portland Public Schools to hire first-ever Safe Routes leader
We have money, enthusiasm, and political support — all we need is someone to capitalize on it.
Comment of the Week: Making sense of the speed limit
Even anonymous comments can be good ones.