US DOT Secretary in Portland for ‘Smart City’ pitch, shares his views on transportation
Portland is pulling out all the stops to win this thing.
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Weekly Video Roundup: Steel Bridge model and how highways wrecked American cities
We’ve got the best videos for your viewing pleasure.
Late returns push bookseller Chloe Eudaly toward runoff with Novick in November
Eudaly seems headed for a faceoff against Portland’s sitting transportation commissioner.
Good news: ODOT just added four new staffers to head up active transportation efforts
New ODOT active transportation policy lead Susan Peithman is a former BTA staffer.
Announcing the Brompton Urban Challenge – coming to Portland July 16th
Scavenger hunt on Bromptons with friends… And it benefits BikePortland!
Ted Wheeler is Portland’s next mayor; new local gas tax will improve streets
Ted Wheeler will lead Portland, and he’ll have some new money to play with too.
Even in suburban Oregon, drive-alone trips are a shrinking share of new commutes
The Portland metro area seems to have already discovered how to slow the growth of traffic congestion.
Washington Park path at Burnside and NW 24th to close for improvements
This key path connection is slated for changes that should make biking better.
Bikes on TV shows and the endless possibilities of cities
Instead of Seinfeld’s bike hanging from the wall, the new cultural vanguards of New York are riding them.
ODOT hosts event to highlight bicycle access through work zones
Get an up-close look at the new “bicycle channelization devices.”
Next-gen traffic signals and vehicles could be new boost to bike safety
A federal “Smart City” grant could bring millions of dollars for connecting vehicles to improve safety.
A glimpse at Portland’s future — and better — bike network
This is how a real bike network emerges.