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Non-police traffic camera bill passes Oregon Senate committee
A high priority bill for the Portland Bureau of Transportation has taken another step forward in the Oregon Legislature. House Bill 4105 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday by a vote of 4 to 3. It passed the Oregon House last week. The bill would give cities the authority to take oversight of automated … Read more
The overlooked I-5 Columbia River crossing option: An immersed tube tunnel
To Bob Ortblad, a retired civil engineer who lives in Seattle, the team behind the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBRP) – the plan to expand I-5 bridge between Vancouver and Portland across the Columbia River – have it all wrong. While other advocates have proposed alternatives to the highway expansion, like congestion pricing or a … Read more
Metro transportation trend report shows biking bright spots, but also red flags for key goals
Slides from presentation on Metro’s Emerging Transportation Trends Study.
Travel Oregon will revamp tourism strategy and cycling could play stronger role
Travel Oregon, the state’s tourism office, has released a 10-year draft transformational strategy for the Oregon tourism industry. Some cycling and transportation advocates think this could be a good opportunity to push the agency to promote car-free tourism and biking as part of its strategy. Travel Oregon appears to want to make a dramatic change … Read more
Jobs of the Week: Community Cycling Center, Ruckus Composites, Kerr Bikes
Hiring in the local bike industry has gotten off to a strong start this year. If you’re looking to get your foot in the door or need a change of pace, check out our latest job listings. Learn more about each one via the links below… – Retail Manager – Community Cycling Center – Development … Read more
