Carfree bridges, bike lanes, and public spaces in Bilbao
Bilbao’s revitalization came with a hefty investment in public and active transportation.
Infrastructure
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.
Advisory bike lanes: Utrecht versus Portland
Much has been made about advisory bike lanes in Portland over the last few months; and it just so happens I’m currently in the Dutch city that helped inspired them.
Portland’s bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees raise grave warnings about I-5 Rose Quarter project
Despite the City of Portland’s attempts to calm them down, the city’s bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees remain deeply concerned about the I-5 Rose Quarter Project. The controversial, $1.4 billion Oregon Department of Transportation project that seeks to widen I-5 through Portland’s central city and build a large cover over freeway traffic in order to … Read more
Dispatch: The unique utility and daunting challenges of biking in New York City
Despite challenges, the Big Apple is an invigorating city to ride in.
Clean slate: New PBOT program will leverage paving projects to redesign streets
It’s all made possible by closer coordination between PBOT’s planning and maintenance divisions.
Portland working with Federal Highway Administration on big push for advisory bike lanes
A three-year trial will include installation at five new locations across Portland.
Neighbors wanted a better bike lane on Killingsworth, so PBOT gave it to them
Inertia was doing its thing, then advocates stepped in.
Lawmakers get first look at Interstate Bridge freeway project price tag
Now that it’s approved by every agency, we see a more accurate version of the project.