Errant Portland drivers caused $621,000 in damage to traffic signals and lights in 2020
A small sampling of the destruction.
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Opinion: 16 years after Portland’s ‘urgent’ Freeway Loop study, where has our boldness gone?
The year was 2005, and the tone was urgent. “Clearly, the I-5/405 Freeway Loop needs immediate attention.” “To keep the I-5/405 Freeway Loop viable, planning and design for improvements must begin now.” “We are at a very critical juncture. It’s time to move forward.” The blue ribbon Freeway Loop Advisory Group (FLAG), appointed by former … Read more
It’s true! BikePortland has secured its first equity investment
I’m excited to share that we’ve received our first equity investment. What does that mean? It means that after 16 years, this little upstart media company you’ve helped build finally has some breathing room — and room to grow. Believe it or not I’ve never had a business plan (shocking, I know). This business started … Read more
New $6.6 million carfree path will connect 82nd Ave to PDX Airport terminal
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Amazing new resource shares all government funding sources available for trails in Oregon
A retired Portland Parks and Recreation planner has just gifted the transportation community something very, very special. If you’ve ever tried to secure funding for a trail or path project, or advocate for one, you can relate to the dizzying array of acronyms and information that comes with it. What starts as an exciting idea … Read more
‘Enough is enough’: Pedalpalooza riders will join youth climate activists at ODOT protest
“Enough is enough!” Portlander Hami Ramani is pissed. He’s tired of what he sees as a lack of bold action against climate change from the Oregon Department of Transportation and their bosses. To do something about it Ramani has just launched a new ride that will happen this Wednesday (tomorrow, 7/21) to show support for … Read more
First look: New bike lanes on North Wall between Lombard and Fessenden
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)