Next-gen traffic signals and vehicles could be new boost to bike safety
A federal “Smart City” grant could bring millions of dollars for connecting vehicles to improve safety.
Infrastructure
A glimpse at Portland’s future — and better — bike network
This is how a real bike network emerges.
After delay, Metro again faces vote that pits Safe Routes money against highways
Metro continues to consider an increase in money for road widening rather than for safety improvements near schools.
Portland’s biggest, baddest bike parking facility is about to open
The 24-hour facility will offer service from on-site mechanics, paid lockers, showers, a bike-repair stand, cargo bike parking and a bike wash.
City debuts new ‘Tuff Curb’ to create physical separation for bikeways
This should do the trick. More separation is in our future!
More bike projects in the works: NE 16th, SE Holgate, NE 37th
None of these will transform a neighborhood, but all three clarify links in the city’s bike network.
New plan would make East Portland’s Gateway district the bike-friendliest in the city
The changes could be in place by this time next year.
Next week’s ‘Better Broadway’ trial aims for better shopping environment
The May 9-15 design will add temporary crosswalk markings and traffic islands as well as in-street cafe seating.
Willamette Greenway trail link might wait decades if Tesla plan goes through
The city could miss a chance at a key connection.
With $1.5 million proposal for Naito, Mayor puts money where his mouth is
It’s the first protected bike lane Hales has proposed.
A vision for traffic diverters at every neighborhood greenway crossing of a major street
Let no one say that Terry Dublinski-Milton lacks vision.
City, state sued for unsafe road design in death of Martin Greenough
The lawsuit says ODOT and PBOT are to blame in the death that occurred in a bike lane gap.