Opinion: It’s time to reflect on River View Cemetery access
The City of Portland can no longer afford to sit back and rely on this generous gift from a private entity.
Infrastructure
A serious fall on Hawthorne Bridge plastic bumps is a cautionary tale
Yellow warning bumps are plastic and it was slightly wet when it happened.
North Ainsworth Street is poised for a glow-up
Despite its heavy bike traffic, it has almost no bike-specific infrastructure.
Sewer pipe project comes with bikeway upgrade on SW Terwilliger, and advocates want more
A golden opportunity to close a gap in the network.
‘Watershed’ sidewalk investment plan passes Portland City Council
It’s one of the most significant pieces of policy passed by council since they convened for the first time in January.
Port unveils plan to smooth traffic to and from PDX airport
A $100+ million investment in car capacity to keep flyers happy.
Parks bureau shares latest designs for trail system in Rose City Golf Course
These new paths and trails will be a very exciting addition to the biking and walking network.
Port eyeing big changes to 82nd Avenue for airport traffic increase
They estimate the expansion would cost $119 million.
City Councilors show no love for advocates who oppose I-5 Rose Quarter project
A surprising display of disrespect for highly regarded advocates.
ODOT set to break ground on Outer Powell project
Long-awaited changes to tame traffic on SE Powell in advance of city ownership.
New planning model tested as riders tackle SE 7th and Sandy
The event, listed on the Shift calendar as the Street Plaza Test Ride, was no ordinary community feedback session.
Bike lanes on Prescott and a road diet on Glisan among ‘flexible funding’ project candidates
A road diet on Glisan is poised to win a $7.5 million grant.