Oregon nabs third place in national Bicycle Friendly State rankings
We have never been #1, but the right spending package in the 2025 legislative session could get us there.
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East Portland sidewalks win big in latest PCEF grant awards
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to receive $20.6 million to build sidewalks in east and northeast Portland. And they’re also a partner with TriMet on a $55 million project award that will result in new sidewalks to connect to a forthcoming bus upgrade on 82nd Avenue. The funding is just the latest grant … Read more
A tour of bike parking gems in southeast Portland
Aren’t we lucky to live in a city where we have so much excellent bike parking?!
Here’s one reason you might see a car on the Springwater path
Parks says some staff and essential partners are allowed to drive on the path — but only during emergencies.
PBOT’s new ‘enforcement agents’ will take over camera citation review from police
PBOT says they plan to begin hiring the new enforcement agents early next year.
Oregon tops nation in ‘Safe Routes’ participation, but funding needs loom
We could invest much more on this strong foundation if we wanted to.
Comment of the Week: What the police say (and don’t say) in crash statements
Scrutiny on victims and silence or praise for antagonists.
Monday Roundup: Sprawl’s splendor, our driving addiction, a cycle train, and more
The most notable stories we came across in the past seven days.
Podcast: In The Shed Episode 33
Time to get cozy in the Shed
Cynergy E-Bikes is latest shop to call it quits
E-bike sellers not immune to tough times in the bike business.
Opinion: Why our war on traffic deaths is stuck in a quagmire
When it comes to changing culture on our roads, the City of Portland should use a mirror, not a telescope.
‘Tis the season to sweep up the damn leaves ourselves
It’s either this or impassable bike lanes.