I came across an interesting graphic at a meeting this morning that helped put into perspective how much is at stake in making sure we pass the Safe, Sound, and Green Streets funding proposal. The proposal — which is currently getting revamped prior to being put on the November ballot — includes (at this point) … Read more
Screenshot from BTA website. Continuing their campaign to push for a comprehensive network of low-traffic neighborhood streets in Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has unveiled their Bicycle Boulevard Toolkit. The toolkit intends to educate communities on the why, what, and how of bike boulevards and includes a robust set of resources all in one … Read more
UPDATE, 3/3: The Columbia River Crossing project staff have issued a memo refuting Cortright’s claims. Download that memo here (300 KB, PDF). Economist Joe Cortright(BikePortland file photo) Economist Joe Cortright, who reported last June that Portland’s “green policies” add $2.6 billion into the local economy, has once again set his sights on debunking the Columbia … Read more
“My view of this bridge is that we’ve got to move freight…isn’t it conceivable they [bikes and peds] would ride across the bridge on whatever kind of transit option is offered, rather than building separate accommodation that just drives the cost of this already unbelievably expensive structure up?”–Sen. Betsy Johnson On Tuesday of this week, … Read more
ODOT crew member Heath Hansen removes a bollard on the Bryant Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus) This morning ODOT maintenance crews removed the bollards at the entrance to the Bryant Street Pedestrian Overpass. This little known bridge is a key link between the Piedmont and Arbor Lodge neighborhoods in North Portland and it provides a safe … Read more
At tonight’s meeting of the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee, PDOT Project Manager Rich Newlands unveiled the marketing materials intended to educate Portlanders about the new bike boxes coming this spring. Here is the centerpiece design of their “Get Behind It. The Bike Box: Portland’s new green space” campaign:
No metal was safe from bikes at the NAHBS today.(Photo © J. Maus)
Below is a press release sent to me by Multnomah County: The last two town hall meetings in a series will be held on February 11 and 19 to present information on the condition of Multnomah County’s Willamette River bridges and a proposal to fund their repair. County commissioners and transportation staff will share information … Read more
This just in… NAHBS is pleased to announce free indoor bike parking on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February. Access to the bike parking is from Lloyd St, on the south side of the Oregon Convention Center. Look for the Bike Parking signs. Arranged by Portland business consultant Bob Mandelson, the parking area … Read more
The Pothole Chalker in action.(Photo: Heather Andrews) Daniel Johnson’s one-ride crusade against potholes has led to safer, smoother streets in Southeast Portland. Last month, Johnson led a ride to chalk up potholes on his daily commute. Heather Andrews joined him, and it’s a good thing she did. Andrews’ photos landed in my story about the … Read more
Photo of bike lane near Broadway Bridge (green color added).(Photo © J. Maus) Remember back in December, when I shared how PDOT was contemplating what color the new bike boxes and colored bike lanes should be? Well now it’s official: They’ve decided to go green. I asked PDOT’s bicycle coordinator Roger Geller why. He said … Read more
Whether you’re for or against the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) team’s efforts to build a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River, it’s a good idea to stay informed on what they’re thinking about for the bike and pedestrian facilities. On that note, I shared a photo last week taken by a member of the … Read more