PBOT adds physical separation to Williams Ave bikeway plans
PBOT now plans to add a bit of physical separation to the new Williams Ave bikeway, and you’ll never guess who requested it.
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Maybe this is why you can’t afford to rent in the central city
In two-thirds of Portland’s central seven miles, it’s illegal to build a multi-family building.
Recap of PBOT Director Leah Treat’s first major speech
PBOT Director Leah Treat gave her first major speech today at City Club. Here’s how it went.
The Ride: A north Portland loop that’s perfect for the whole family
Looking for a fun and family-friendly loop in north Portland? Look no further!
As a low-car generation rises, youth organizers step up transportation activism
Few Portlanders rely more on low-car transportation than teens. Some are getting more sophisticated in advocating for better public transit, biking and walking.
Doored? The law is on your side (but that might not be enough)
When it comes to getting doored, thankfully the law is on your side.
Are parking permits a solution to neighborhood parking wars?
As the city’s transportation director hints that Portland should stop giving away so much of its on-street parking space for free, a local parking expert is floating one way to do it.
County says Hawthorne Bridge bike lane speed bumps will be removed in 2015
Multnomah County says they’ll remove those raised “speed strips” on SE Madison/Hawthorne Bridge “in 2015.”
Teens arrested for throwing bricks at three men riding on NE Tillamook
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with assault for throwing bricks at three men as they rode on NE Tillamook Street late last night.
The Monday Roundup: Stolen bike statistics, glowing road paint & more
Eight facts about bike theft that you’ll actually find interesting, and other great bike links of the week.
Activist and radio show host trashes Tilikum Crossing, calls it ‘Auto-ban’ bridge
Not allowing cars to cross it is not only insane, but it’s a symbol of dysfunction.
Novick wants $1 million from general fund for beacons at 15 crosswalks
The City of Portland’s general fund has a few million dollars to spare, and Commissioner Steve Novick is mounting an unusual campaign to spend some of it on safer street crossings.