It’s official: PBOT is no longer considering a roll back of Broadway bike lane!
Now, instead of a worse Broadway, we’ll have a better Broadway.
Infrastructure
PBOT Director Millicent Williams apologizes, says she ‘moved too fast’ on Broadway bike lane
Williams was contrite and advisory committee members didn’t sound like they have forgiven her.
After months of criticism, PBOT will modify center median on SE Division St
Critics will be pleased. But will it be enough to satisfy them?
Citing neighborhood pushback, city pauses key piece of 70s greenway project
On second thought, PBOT pulls back on a plan for fewer cars through Rose City Park golf course.
PBOT, Commissioner Mapps issue statements on Broadway bike lane changes
They say a public process will happen in a few months to decide on possible changes.
What PBOT and its commissioner think about the medians on Southeast Division
There’s a large and organized campaign against the center medians on Division. Here’s what you need to know.
Portland transportation director readies plan to roll back key downtown protected bike lane
It would be an unprecedented reversal of a protected bike facility.
Portlanders push for protection as PBOT pinches pennies
Portland’s historical reluctance to create physical protection is coming back to haunt them.
Two-mile carfree section of paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail opens Saturday
The dream of connecting the 73-mile Historic Columbia River Highway between Troutdale and The Dalles will become even closer to reality after this weekend. A celebration with activities for the kids and an open house for new, ADA-accessible and bike-friendly campsites will be held at Viento State Park on Saturday to welcome two new miles … Read more
Bike box coming to fatal crash site as part of ‘critical fixes’ to 82nd Ave
It’s one of three locations along 82nd that will get a new bike box in the coming weeks.
Opinion: The missed opportunity on SW Gibbs
The lack of safe, climate-friendly travel options built into this project are an illustration that PBOT’s approach to development in southwest is not working.
One year in, Blumenauer Bridge is well-loved and well-used
If traffic trends continue, it could be as popular as the mighty Hawthorne someday.