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Portland City Council to consider carfree South Park Blocks plan
At their weekly meeting this Thursday, Portland City Council will consider adoption of the South Parks Blocks Master Plan. Like myriad other planning documents, this plan is an unfunded mandate that identifies a vision for how the South Park Blocks could grow in the years to come. These plans are usually passed without much drama … Read more
U.S. House-approved ‘INVEST in America Act’ includes $18 million for Portland road projects
U.S. Congressman and former Portland city commissioner Earl Blumenauer took a walk on Southeast 82nd Avenue on Friday to highlight a $5 million federal investment into the beleaguered road. The visit came a week after Blumenauer and his colleagues in the House of Representatives voted 221 to 201 to pass the INVEST in America Act, … Read more
People on Bikes: Miami and Key West
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Climate anxiety leads to action for Portland bike shop owners and freeway fighters
The recent heat wave, looming wildfire risks, and lawmakers’ tone deaf support of freeway expansions are fueling high anxiety about climate change in the Portland region. And as you might expect, many people are organizing and taking action to do something about it. There’s now a “Bike Action Team” that has formed under the local … Read more
Jobs of the Week: Community Cycling Center, Velotech
It’s never too late to jump on the bike industry train. Get your foot in the door or jump to a different car by checking out the opportunities below… – Community Programs Manager – Community Cycling Center – Bicycle Mechanic FT/PT – Community Cycling Center – Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc.
