Cities poised to plan a carfree connection between Forest Grove and Hillsboro
A very exciting and important rail-to-trail project on the west side is all queued up and planners say design work could begin in earnest this coming fall.
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Get Legal: Catch criminal behavior with an on-board camera
“When he slowed the video down, Hank was shocked to see that the vehicle’s passenger held a knife in his outstretched hand.” This post by lawyers Chris Thomas and Ray Thomas is part of a paid promotional partnership with Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost. Sometimes video evidence is essential to holding dangerous road users accountable. … Read more
This morning’s death on TV Highway underscores need for reform, investment
Policymaking can often feel far-removed from our everyday lives. Then there are times when we can connect current policy debates with matters of life-and-death with a short, straight line. This is one of those times.
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
Car passenger attempts knife attack on man biking in rural Washington County
Video shows license plate; but car is unregistered.