Citing safety concerns, ODOT will close 181 Portland area crosswalks this year
53 of them are in Portland. ODOT plans to close 16 crosswalks on Southeast Powell Blvd alone.
Infrastructure
Advocates push PBOT for progress on southwest Portland projects
Advocates are pushing PBOT to make good on plan to make southwest streets safer and more bike-friendly.
How US DOT grants will be spent in our region
Portland will leverage their grant. Metro will spread theirs around.
PBOT comments on I-5 Rose Quarter project reveal tension around obscure, yet pivotal, policy
Given rising disagreements, it’s time to learn more about Multimodal Mixed-use Areas.
What makes Better Naito so great?
It’s worth taking time to understand why Better Naito matters.
First Look: New bikeway between SW Naito Parkway and Main
A great example where the sum is greater than its parts.
Portland wins $20 million USDOT grant for 122nd Avenue project
PBOT’s wishes for 122nd Avenue have been granted.
Carfree bridges, bike lanes, and public spaces in Bilbao
Bilbao’s revitalization came with a hefty investment in public and active transportation.
PBOT readies plan for protected bike lane adjacent to Wilshire Park
The goal of the project is to slow down car users and provide a safer space for bicycle users and people walking near the park.
Closer Look: S-Curve at SE Woodstock and 69th
One person who lives on the intersection says he suffers from mild PTSD due to the constant threat of cars slamming into his house.
City’s bicycle committee signs off on plans for revamped Hollywood Transit Center
The committee has been interested in this project because NE 42nd is a major north-south bicycle route.
First Look: Diverter at NE Fremont and Alameda
With installation of plastic curbs and flexible posts, the new diverter and crossing treatment now (mostly) prevents drivers from using Alameda as much as they used to.