PBOT to build first ‘alternative pedestrian walkway’ in Cully
Don’t call it a sidewalk or a bike lane.
Infrastructure
County seeks feedback on future Burnside Bridge design
Cross section proposals.
Tech troubles delay opening of secure parking at TriMet bike-and-ride facilities
There’s perhaps no more important place for high-quality bicycle parking than a location where bike theft is rampant and that sits at the bottom of a big hill separating two major employment zones. That’s why many bicycle users were excited about the new bike parking at TriMet’s Goose Hollow MAX station. Unfortunately the facility is … Read more
PBOT will restripe North Denver Avenue in Kenton next week
(Before and after) It’s another paving project from the City of Portland that comes with changes to cycling facilities. And it’s another project where the bike lanes will be outdated from the moment the paint on the new striping is dry.
As ‘No Crossing’ signs proliferate, every intersection is no longer a crosswalk
This post is part of an ongoing look at crosswalk closures. It was written by contributor Catie Gould and Jonathan Maus and edited by Emily Guise.
Lombard bike lane project now includes key signal upgrade at Delaware
A project on North Lombard Street that aims to reduce driving access and the injuries and crashes that come with it, will now include upgrades to a key intersection.
New path that would connect to NW Springville Road faces scrutiny from Multnomah County
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District (THPRD) wants to build a new off-street path that would connect new residential development along Northwest Springville Road to a large network of existing paths. The proposed $1.1 million Bethany Creek Trail has been in the works for about 18 months; but some key advocates say they’re frustrated because … Read more
Pearl District building owner violated city code by blocking bike racks with locked gates
The owners of the Asa Flats & Lofts in the Pearl District wanted to prevent people from sleeping in alcoves of their building along Northwest Marshall and Lovejoy streets. Their solution was to erect large metal gates. But the gates kept out more than people seeking refuge, they also prevented customers of nearby businesses from … Read more
First look at new bike lanes and other updates to NE 102nd Ave
Less space for driving is always a good thing.
Work has begun on new section of Marine Drive bike path
Slow but steady progress to close gaps.
City puts cycling on sidewalk for safety at tricky northeast intersection
A novel design that puts a lot of onus for safety on the bicycle user.
A good example of bus/bike integration at a transit stop
“It’s leaps and bounds ahead of what we’ve done before.”