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“… In a deep recession, people who are struggling — in addition to buses and bike paths — also need access to a job.”— Ann Lininger, Clackamas County Commissioner A 17-member Metro committee made up of mayors, commissioners, and transportation agency leaders around the region voted this morning to do away with a 75/25 federal … Read more
Freshly laid sharrow on the (still closed for repairs) Oregon City/West Linn Arch Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Dan Kaufman on the stand last week.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The State of Oregon has issued a judgment of “not guilty” in the trial of the “Disco Trike” and its owner, local activist and filmmaker Dan Kaufman. The trial was heard by Multnomah County District Court Judge Cheryl Albrecht last Friday and she announced her … Read more
“It is unacceptable to the BTA to consider overturning our current policy… The Port [of Portland]… wants this money for highway/road projects. Now is the time to say no.”— Gerik Kransky, BTA A funding fight is brewing at Metro over how the regional planning agency should allocate nearly $38 million in federal funds. Unlike the … Read more
Detail of changes coming to Marshall. The Bureau of Transportation is scheduled to make long-awaited changes to NW Marshall Street between 10th and 11th (map). Their aim is to make bicycling conditions more pleasant by decreasing the amount of people who drive on the street and by adding dedicated space for bicycle traffic. Auto traffic … Read more
A gate now closes off a popular spur of the Springwater Corridor Trail over Johnson Creek.(Photo: Morrie Erickson) The owner of the Eastmoreland Racquet Club in southeast Portland has closed a popular section of the Springwater Corridor Trail. As of about one week ago, a gate has been erected across the section of the path … Read more
This is where the candidates will debate economic development on Wednesday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland The issue of bicycling on and around Swan Island is enjoying a major surge lately and it could take center stage during a debate on Wednesday between mayoral hopefuls Jefferson Smith and Charlie Hales. The topic of the debate is “the … Read more
E-bikes could change Portland. But how?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Whether you like them or not, electric bikes are a growing part of the U.S. market. Far from just a trend or a novelty, e-bikes are here to stay. But even with major bike companies (and their marketing power) behind them, improved technology, and lower prices, … Read more
A new buffer on SE Madison.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The bike lane on SE Madison St. as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge just got a three-foot buffer this morning. This is one of a trio of projects coming to the east and westbound approaches that we can expect in the next few months as part … Read more
Big crowds welcomed the 2012 Cross Crusade to Alpenrose yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
“Streets that prioritize biking and walking and include amenities like bike lanes and pedestrian plazas have been proven to boost retail sales by 10-25 percent.”— Statement by Transportation Alternatives Here’s the news and other interesting stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – An article from Bill McKibben Rolling Stone discusses the terrifying new … Read more
Hales and Smith at City Club today.(Image: Screen grab from live stream) Mayoral candidates Jefferson Smith and Charlie Hales shared their visions at a City Club debate at the Governor Hotel in Portland today. The debate was moderated by Tracy Barry of KGW-TV. Transportation came up several times during the debate, and one of Barry’s … Read more