Portland transportation director readies plan to roll back key downtown protected bike lane
It would be an unprecedented reversal of a protected bike facility.
Infrastructure
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.
Riding the reborn SW Capitol Highway
A massive step forward for southwest Portland and our bike network in general.
PBOT reveals potential bike parking code changes amid pressure to ease housing delays, costs
What cost will a major revision of bike parking requirements impose on housing — and on Portland’s long-term livability?
Guest opinion: Bike parking versus housing is a false choice
Parking is a fertility drug for cars. I’m convinced the same is true for cycling.
Comment of the Week: bike parking is about the future
A debate about how to balance future goals with current desires.
Commissioners probe bike parking code as possible rollbacks loom
The work session laid groundwork for upcoming council votes — and bike parking codes are on the chopping block.
Video: Portland Bike Path Conditions Report
Use it as evidence in debates over just how bad – or not – the paths are.