Portland-based nonprofit sees potential in pedal-powered, housing ‘POD’
What if there was a form of shelter that was much less expensive than housing and more private, comfortable and mobile than living on the street?
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At vigil, Jean Gerich remembered as active ‘free spirit’ who ‘lived with great courage’
(Photos from last night’s vigil by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Friends, family, and many people who never knew Jean Gerich gathered to remember her Tuesday night. The 77-year-old Gerich was killed Monday in the intentional vehicular assault in southeast Portland that left at least nine other people injured.
Bike Gallery owner sells all six Portland stores to Trek Bicycle Corp
The owner of six Bike Gallery retail store locations in the Portland region has decided to sell the business to Trek Bicycle Corp.
Intentional vehicular violence in southeast Portland leaves one dead, several injured
(Photos from the scene by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Broad advocacy coalition pushes to influence TriMet GM hire
The Getting There Together (GTG) coalition has turned up the volume on their efforts to influence who TriMet picks to be their next general manager. The coalition — which has dozens of members including biking and walking-related nonprofits like The Street Trust, Oregon Walks, Oregon Trails Coalition, WashCo Bikes, and the Community Cycling Center — … Read more
The Flanders Crossing Bridge is born, and a key bikeway comes into focus
Click for captions. (Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Bill adds ‘humans’ to legal definition of taxable bicycle in Oregon
Here’s something light to end the week…
Carfree streets, EVs for all, smarter funding: Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty shares her ‘smart transit’ vision
“I believe life will be radically different post-Covid and our planning should reflect our new reality.” — Jo Ann Hardesty, city commissioner At a city council work session Thursday, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the four other commissioners had an informal and wide-ranging discussion about how to respond to the multiple crises facing our city. … Read more