What does local gas tax fund? A new sidewalk in north Portland (for starters)
No corruption or conspiracy. Just good, solid projects.
Infrastructure
East Burnside now has a bus-only lane and a better bike lane
It’s a great step forward, but could use some polish to truly move the needle.
PBOT wants state grant to redesign North Denver and Lombard intersection
The off-set intersection has a long crash history.
Disability rights advocate visits Eagle Creek stairs to highlight state trail impediment
What’s the price we pay for inaccessible trails?
New piece of Red Electric Trail taking shape
Slow but surely this mythical trail is getting built.
Transportation issues loom large over Alpenrose development
300 new homes, how about some bike lanes and sidewalks too?
Are bike-friendly speed bumps worth it?
People like them, but they also cost significantly more.
Parks bureau will clean up Peninsula Crossing Trail as new housing village opens
The trail has been overrun with trash and cars in the past, and many folks have stopped riding it.
After legal threat, property owner pays damages from crash on riverfront path bumps
Threat of legal action appears to have been enough to force changes.
Dreaming of a bicycle highway on Northeast Lombard
If Portland ever wants to move the needle toward bicycle use, we must build more high-quality bikeways on major streets.
Gibbs, the Governor, or how I haven’t yet learned to love variances
The contradictions between the city’s aspirational policy and the reality of what gets built is frustrating.
Transportation bureau recommends slate of north Portland projects
North Portland in Motion official recommendation just revealed and Willamette Blvd is a big winner.