The Monday Roundup: Catching distracted drivers red-handed, counterfeit bikes & more
Would you support a law that let police check whether drivers in crashes were using their phones at the moment of impact?
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As Airbnb moves to Old Town, Portland’s skilled work boom outpaces CRC’s job promises
Multnomah County alone has created more new professional and technical service jobs in the last three years than the Columbia River Crossing was projected to create throughout the region by 2030.
Anti-transit vote in Tigard throws wrench in southwest corridor bike plans
Tigard voters just threw a wrench in a plan to improve biking in the suburbs southwest of Portland.
County will host ‘Bridge Summit’ to help prioritize future upgrades
Multnomah County wants to know how to prioritize updates and upgrades to its six Willamette River bridges. You know, the ones you ride over every day.
At first 20s Bikeway open house, a moment to focus on the full 9 miles
Rich Newlands seemed relieved Thursday night for a chance to talk about something other than its most controversial 4,000 feet.
Weekend Event Guide: Movies, politics, the Timbers Army, and more
I hope you’ve got some time cleared on your calendar because there is a ton of fun bike stuff to do this weekend.
Greenway trail group agrees to alignment compromise through Albina rail yards
The advocacy group pushing for the North Portland Greenway Trail says they’ve agreed to a compromise alignment and will work with the City and Union Pacific Railroad to move the project forward.
As city replaces ‘sharrow’ markings, it weighs paint against plastic
Portland is facing its first big decision about this bit of bike infrastructure: how to maintain them?
City wraps up post-storm gravel pickup two weeks early (updated)
Related overtime cost the city about $100,000 or 14 percent of the total storm response.
Get legal with Ray Thomas: How to fight for your property damage claim (Part 2)
This is the second (and final) part of an in-depth article by lawyer Ray Thomas on how to deal with property damage claims after your bike gets mangled.
What do Portlanders want? New PBOT video answers the question
PBOT asked attendees of a recent town hall what their top priorities are when it comes to transportation improvements. We think you’ll like what they heard.
As Portland tourism booms, county data shows an odd twist: car rentals haven’t
Why is tourism to Portland soaring, and who is coming? County tax data offers a partial clue.