PBOT hopes ‘Thank You Crew’ cheerleaders will slow drivers down
Portland is desperate for anything that will shake drivers out of their speeding stupor.
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Family Biking: Frog Bikes are a quality, lightweight option for young riders
A brand that can fill the void left behind by Islabikes.
Adidas to pay $1 million for cycle track on North Greeley Ave
Footwear and apparel company Adidas America Inc is poised to spend $1 million for the construction of a cycle-track on the street outside their headquarters in the Overlook neighborhood of north Portland. City Council is expected to adopt an ordinance (PDF) on Wednesday that will authorize an agreement between Adidas and the City of Portland … Read more
Photos and thoughts from a powerful Climate Strike
Young people are literally fighting for their lives when it comes to climate change. And in downtown Portland today, they inspired tens of thousands of people to show up and fight with them.
Editorial: Accounting for our commitment to climate action
Yesterday Portland released an update on local carbon emissions. The results are troubling. With demonstrations planned tomorrow as part of the Global Climate Strike, I anticipate City Hall will put out a statement supporting the event and use the occasion to reaffirm Portland’s “commitment to climate change”. But just how committed are we? I’d say … Read more
Report: Portland transportation emissions ‘increasing dramatically’
A 21-page white paper released today by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability says carbon emissions from the transportation sector are “increasing dramatically” and are currently 8% over 1990 levels.
PBOT to build first ‘alternative pedestrian walkway’ in Cully
Don’t call it a sidewalk or a bike lane.
Western Bikeworks retail store to close by end of this year
The store opened in 2011 with backing from its strong e-commerce operation.
Biking could score big in Metro’s latest ‘flexible funds’ offering
It’s that time again when our regional elected government needs help deciding which transportation projects to fund with a pot of federal dollars known as regional flexible funds. This opportunity only comes around once every three years, so it’s a golden opportunity to nab some cash for important projects.