In letter to PBOT, BTA says Williams Ave work zone has led to injuries
BTA goes public with letter that says PBOT is not doing as much as they should to keep work zones safe.
Infrastructure
Kaiser Permanente works to close connectivity gap through North Portland campus
If all goes according to plan, riding to and from the Failing Street Bridge will get much better soon.
ODOT will close I-5 off-ramp onto Broadway, add other safety features
Take a look at ODOT plans that will have a big impact on Broadway’s biking environment.
Ask BikePortland: Can I go when the walk sign turns green?
Resist the urge to go on the crosswalk green.
Aging bridge could lead to car-free stretch of roadway north of Forest Grove
The bridge is already closed to traffic heavier than 13 tons.
Thoughts on “passing chaos” on new Williams Ave bike lane
The changes are Williams demand a few thoughts on passing etiquette.
People are driving right through new diverter on NE Rodney
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) A traffic diverter is a barrier placed in an intersection to prevent auto traffic from going through it. The goal is to make certain streets less attractive to auto drivers and reduce auto traffic volumes overall. So, when it’s relatively easy to drive through … Read more
First look: New bike facilities open along MAX Orange Line
Lots of new Orange Line MAX bikeway infrastructure is open for business. Here’s how it looks…
Reader mailbag: Confusion reigns on Williams Ave while City urges patience
Readers share experiences riding on Williams as PBOT works to complete a major lane re-striping project.
There’s a cyclocross race at Gateway Green next month!
Gateway Green: Portland’s future premier cyclocross racing venue.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) We are excited to announce that six and-a-half years after we first told you about Gateway Green, supporters of the project have planned their first official bike event. Yesterday on their Facebook page, the Friends of Gateway Green unveiled plans for “Community CX,” a … Read more
Readers share concerns as Williams Ave traffic spills onto Rodney greenway
The lane redesign isn’t done yet, but the change is already impacting traffic.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Yesterday I got two separate reader emails about the same issue just a few hours apart. Whenever that happens it gets my attention. In this case, the issue is the increased amount of auto traffic diversion onto NE Rodney … Read more
New path will link Sellwood to Milwaukie on SE 17th
SE 17th is getting a makeover between Sellwood and Milwaukie. A new, $3.4 million path and street design update will vastly improve the bicycling connection between Portland and Milwaukie and the City of Milwaukie wants your feedback on its preliminary design.