Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days… Make them pay: A proposal in Washington D.C. would make owners of massive trucks pay an extra $500 registration fee to offset their extreme impacts on streets and human lives. (Bloomberg) Highway error: Take … Read more
“This slip lane was being used for drive-bys and a lot of violent activities.” – Nadine Salama, resident It’s rare that a sitting Portland city commissioner will dance at a public event. Rarer still when it’s in the middle of what used to be a street known for regular shootings and traffic-related violence. But that’s … Read more
Bob Stacey died Thursday evening, September 8th. He was 72 years old. Stacey was a former Metro Councilor who spent nearly 50 years fighting to preserve Oregon’s land use policies from the type of suburban sprawl that consumed most other regions in America. Never one to seek the spotlight, Stacey worked the inside game as … Read more
I already had the story written in my head. All I needed to do was make an early morning run over to OHSU for some more photos and I was good to go. Another southwest development going in without a sidewalk—43 units this time! Area stakeholders not happy. I know this story like the back … Read more
President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed last year, has given Portland an opportunity to fund several key projects. While this funding will be competitive – many other agencies across the country are lining up to fix their neglected infrastructure – the Portland Bureau of Transportation thinks we stand a chance to receive … Read more
Late Thursday night, the Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association (MTNA) posted an urgent message on their Facebook page: “Urgent: Fire watch needed for Mt. Tabor Park,” it read. The reason? According to witness reports and the MTNA, 33 fires have been set by arsonists in the past week or so. They say the burn areas are … Read more
Need a new job? Want a better job? We’ve got five fresh opportunities for you to consider. Learn more about each one via the links below… – Bicycle Mechanic / Service Manager – Clever Cycles – Retail Manager – Community Cycling Center – Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc. – Service Manager – Community Cycling Center … Read more
The volunteer-run bike repair education space has cut hours in a bid to survive.
Who’s ready for the weekend? Here’s our hand-picked selection of the best rides and events in the coming few days (including a special event on Monday!). (Please note: We tend to list meet-up times, not ride start times.) Friday, September 9th Cyclocross Playground – 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Rose City Park (NE)A beginner-friendly ‘cross … Read more
Turns out that allowing people to drive across the Columbia Slough bike path is part of a traffic control plan endorsed by the City of Portland. After I witnessed a dangerous scene unfold Sunday afternoon as drivers left the Indycar event at Portland International Raceway and rolled head-on into me and several other groups of … Read more
Portland Parks & Recreation has closed one of the two sets of ramps on the Eastbank Esplanade until further notice. People using the path today were given no prior warning before coming to chain-link fence and sign announcing the closure. A QR code on the sign links to a page on Parks’ website that says, … Read more
“Portland used to be a mecca for transportation innovation.” – Nina Byrd, Friends of Frog Ferry It was just last summer when supporters of the non-profit initiative Friends of Frog Ferry (FOFF) announced their pilot program for a ferry to whisk passengers up and down the Willamette River was set for imminent launch. But a … Read more