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After OTC vote, Metro candidate Chris Smith calls for new highway governance model

Chris Smith is outraged by what just happened. The Portland Planning & Sustainability Commissioner member, transportation activist, and Metro Council candidate watched this morning as the unelected, five-member Oregon Transportation Commission brushed aside considerable concerns about the I-5 Rose Quarter project and voted unanimously to let the Oregon Department of Transportation move forward without any … Read more

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April 2, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Transportation commission says I-5 Rose Quarter project can move ahead without environmental statement

The oversight body for the Oregon Department of Transportation has given the agency permission to move forward on their $715 million I-5 Rose Quarter project without doing more rigorous and independent analysis of its environmental and community impacts. In a 5-0 vote taken on a meeting held over the phone today, Oregon Transportation Commission Chair … Read more

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April 2, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Oregon set to endorse agreement with Washington on CRC 2.0

While all the attention at today’s Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) meeting will be on the I-5 Rose Quarter Project, there’s another highway expansion mega-project that will take an important step forward. The OTC is expected to give the Oregon Department of Transportation permission to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Washington Department of … Read more

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April 2, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Covid-19 Small Bike Business Resource Guide: Part 1 – Unemployment

A three-part series written by Rebecca Small and Shawn Small. See the rest of the guides here. Uncertainty is hardly a new sensation for small business owners. Throw in a pandemic, a statewide lockdown, and implosion of the national economy and our local entrepreneurs find themselves facing previously unknown levels of apprehension and sleepless nights. … Read more

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April 1, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Guest article: Consider a practice bike ride to school on calmer streets

The coronavirus has changed our lives forever. From here on out, we will think of life before coronavirus, and after. While these are very scary times, we are seeing some positive things appear. With calmer streets and less people driving, there’s been a surge of children and families riding bikes together. If you’re one of … Read more

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March 31, 2020

Sam Balto (Contributor)

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Becky Jo’s Carfree Life: But did you name it?

When I started this car-free adventure at the beginning of winter, I thought for sure my bike was not going to cut it. I thought it was a matter of time when I’d have to admit my little road bike just wasn’t the right bike for hauling groceries or getting me around town. I was … Read more

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March 31, 2020

Becky Jo (Columnist)

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Portland pandemic news roundup: Free media, Free Hot Soup needs our help, free stickers, and more

It’s strange that while many things have slowed down or paused during these virus-impacted times, there seems to be more news than ever coming toward us. Even as owner of a niche transportation media outlet, I’m working overtime to keep up with everything. In an effort keep you informed and entertained in your at-home existence, … Read more

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March 30, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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The Monday Roundup: Congestion eradicated, respect for bicycling, spreading cheer, and more

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March 30, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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The weekend is here. Please ride responsibly

I never thought I’d say this; but I’m happy the forecast calls for clouds and rain this weekend. With virus outbreak mode at an all-time high in Oregon and nightmarish scenes unfolding across the country, it’s absolutely essential that we stay home and stay isolated as much as possible right now. (If you do head … Read more

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March 27, 2020

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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