Speeding is common on most neighborhood greenways in Portland, study finds
The streets’ speed limit is 20 mph, but numerous stretches see large amounts of traffic moving at 26 mph and above.
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The gear that got me through the Oregon Outback
A few thoughts on key pieces of my Oregon Outback kit.
After two deaths this month, advocates want stronger Vision Zero commitment from City Hall
Oregon Walks wants City Council to commit to Vision Zero by 2025.
Hopworks will launch new bike-themed beer with a ride
With new Radler beer, Hopworks just even friendlier to bike lovers.
Route advisory: Esplanade near OMSI will close for 3 days starting 6/18
Click to enlarge detour map. The Eastbank Esplanade will be closed for three days starting this Thursday night.
Big upgrade to commercial stretch of Barbur looks likelier as Metro rejects OHSU tunnel
Long-term plans are falling into place for a federally-subsidized biking and walking upgrade.
What could a better Burnside Bridge look like? Three possibilities
Why does the Burnside Bridge need three eastbound lanes when it has only two lanes westbound?
City to adopt Vision Zero goal, embark on 12-month ‘action plan’ process
City Council Ordinance Number 615, to be adopted Wednesday. On Wednesday Portland City Council is poised to take two steps on the road toward a full embrace of Vision Zero. They’ll formally adopt a goal that “no loss of life is acceptable on our city streets” then they’ll accept a $150,000 grant from the Oregon … Read more
Enough is enough: Another death must spur real action
Enough is enough.
The Monday Roundup: Ultrasound passing enforcement, Portland’s housing shortage and more
This week’s best bike links start with a custom device being used in Tennessee to test passing distances.
Comment of the Week: Biking, fitness and weight loss are three different things
“I doubt there’s a fat girl alive who has any doubts about the desirability of being thin.”
In $21 million lawsuit, hit-and-run victim calls out dangerous stretch of N Interstate
“I don’t understand how nobody could be doing anything to make that safer when there’s been so many injuries.”