The legislative session, The Street Trust, and you (a three-part series)
It’s the first day of the legislative session. It’s time to get to work.
Legislation
Special coverage of the 2007 Legislative Session
You can also read about the BTA’s legislative efforts on their website.
This simple bill will make it easier for cities across Oregon to lower speed limits
Taking lower speed limits into our own hands (sort of).
Amid talk of congestion relief, Salem Dems reboot transportation bill talks
A bipartisan legislative committee will be chosen in a few weeks.
As state law passes, the fight for affordable proximity moves to City Hall
Plans for city action are already underway, officials said.
Negligent driving bill won’t pass this session
Now it will be harder to bring negligent drivers to justice.
BTA and environmental groups line up against bill that could boost bus service 42%
The proposed tax hike would be enough to upgrade 20 bus lines to frequent service.
‘Negligence gap’ bill passes committee 4-1, now heads for Senate vote
First step complete. Now to the full Senate for a vote.
Lawmakers hear testimony on bill that would fill driving’s “negligence gap”
A legal gap could be filled.
Rep. Blumenauer unveils ‘Bikeshare Transit Act’ to provide funding certainty
Bike share deserves same funding certainty as other forms of transit.
Republican legislators call for ODOT director to quit over emissions claims
Pressure is building for Governor Kate Brown to let him go.
City engaged in battle against speeding epidemic
More cameras, lower speed limits. At least that’s the hope.
Oregon House Rep gives up on mandatory reflective clothing bill
On second thought… Maybe bike clothing mandates aren’t such a good idea.