The Monday Roundup: Wi-fi bike share, safe driving, making parking pay, and more
Wherein we reveal truths about bikeways, freeway widening and the importance of perspective.
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In brief: Mt. Scott traffic violence fatality has neighbors concerned
Another fatality on Mt. Scott raises concerns.
Ted’s Video Roundup, Special Gift Edition
Lots of holiday gift and gear ideas.
Parks bureau pledges $2 million for Gateway Green
Over $4 million is now in place.
Diverter at Clinton and 32nd is complete
This post was submitted by BikePortland subscriber Adam Herstein. These posts usually appear on our Subscriber Posts page but we like to share them here on the Front Page when appropriate. — Ted
City Council and PBOT will seek $300,000 for outer Division safety ’emergency’ – UPDATED
The action comes after substantial public pressure to act.
Oregon Senate prez wants distracted driving penalties on par with drunk driving
Repeat violators could felony charges, a prison sentence or hefty fines.
Jobs of the Week: Holy Spokes, Rapha, Ride with GPS
Four listings from Ride with GPS
Weekend Event Guide: Blaq sale, the Grinch, and Christmas lights
Shop a sale, pay homage to The Grinch, see some lights.
It’s a nice day for a bike ride
Give it a try, like these happy Portlanders.
Don’t blame the weather for this mess (or snow plows, or bad drivers, or…)
Our over-reliance on single-occupancy motor vehicle use has real consequences.
The Commute From Hell (was heaven on a bike)
Misery from motorized vehicle users, bliss from bike riders.