New permit program makes vending at city parks easier and cheaper
Public space only works if the public shows up, and this policy gives folks a reason to.
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Roseway Plaza brings carfree street to NE 72nd
Do yourself a favor and roll or walk over to Northeast 72nd and Mason. What you’ll see is a carfree plaza bordered by a grassy parkway, a vibrant mural on the pavement, a basketball hoop, and places to sit and watch the community unfold around you. Talk of carfree streets often assume they’re only possible … Read more
Volunteers clear the shoulder for a safer climb to Rocky Butte
Part of a larger effort to make the area an urban recreation hub.
This week at Bike Happy Hour: Building great parks and paths
Parks are the backbone of the cycling community.
Naked bike ride to protest Trump’s invasion set for Sunday
The start location of the ride has not been announced but is expected Friday.
Monday Roundup: Strava lawsuit, AI and the green wave, and more
The most notable stories from the past seven days.
Riders file complaint after Hillsboro PD pull over Westside Critical Mass
The riders were on a road with no bike lane and clearly had a legal right to be in the lane.
Weekend Event Guide: Big trees, Forest Park, pumpkin ride and more
My picks for the weekend.
Anti-ICE activists return to Bike Happy Hour with a mic, not a megaphone
It felt like a very productive evening and I’m glad we got to give these relationships another chance.
Research: E-bike rebates help people, planet, and profits
Good news for fans of using government subsidies to make e-bikes cheaper.
Rider’s close call underscores persistent threat of reckless drivers
If there’s a war on our streets, this is the closest thing to it.
Removal of concrete safety planters on SE Salmon raises eyebrows, concerns
The planters acted as 24/7 enforcement against unsafe driving. Now they’re gone.