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“We’re in the business of transportation… we are looking at other modes of transportation because not everybody wants to get around in a vehicle and not everyone needs to own a car.”— Tom Henderson, GM Media Relations Last night I got a phone call from General Motors’ self-described “PR Guy” Tom Henderson (actual title is … Read more
If all goes well, this will becomea more frequent sight in East Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) As we shared on Wednesday, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is ready to roll on a set of projects that are likely to give a major jolt to the anemic active transportation network in East Portland. The draft East … Read more
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The Springwater at I-205.(Photo © J. Maus) Far from just a recreational trail, the Springwater Corridor is a vital active transportation route for thousands of Portlanders. Unfortunately, it’s also a place many people don’t feel safe bicycling through. In the past few weeks I’ve heard a growing number of concerned citizens who feel like certain … Read more
Detail of Giant Bicycles response to GM ad.-See it below- It’s been two days since we first shared the “Stop pedaling… Start driving.” General Motors ad and the story — and the ad itself — is still getting a lot of attention. GM themselves has responded by saying they’ll pull the ad out of rotation, … Read more
Ellen Vanderslice of PBOT presented the report at a meeting last night.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released the public draft of their East Portland in Motion report, a five year strategy that sets a blueprint for improving biking and walking conditions in East Portland. Work on the report has taken … Read more
The street took center stage in the protests today as people openly disagreed with each other about whether or not to continue to “occupy” SW Main Street.(Photos © J. Maus)
Many roads in Washington Countylack safe access for bicycles.(Photo: Will Vanlue) If I had a picture of Uncle Sam riding a bicycle while pointing a finger in that iconic “I Want You” sort of way, I would put it here. Instead I’ll simply tell you about a chance to make the place we live a … Read more
The scene at SW Main between 3rd and 4th as of 8:30 this morning. (Looking west on SW Main with camps on both sides.)(Photos © J. Maus)
Budget cuts could force hard decisionson popular programs like Sunday Parkways.(Photo © J. Maus) As reported last week by The Oregonian, the City of Portland faces steep cuts in its 2012-2013 budget. “As a result of global, national, and local factors that may impact the City and the uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook,” reads a … Read more
(Photo: ODOT) Jeff Bernards, the chief petitioner behind an effort to preserve Oregon roads by banning studded tires, says the Oregon Supreme Court has finally issued him a Ballot Title. According to Bernards, that crucial step in the process to put the ban to voters in 2012 means he can print up official signature sheets. … Read more
GM ad running in college newspapers.– Click to enlarge–