Democrats push sales tax on cars in bid to raise more flexible transportation funds
Includes a new approach to the bicycle tax.
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City Council President Pirtle-Guiney joins advocates for ride on Sandy Boulevard
It’s just the latest bit of inertia for a future Sandy Blvd bikeway.
In blow to carfree plaza progress, PBOT pulls plug on NW 13th Ave
The city relented after years of pushback and non-compliance from business owners.
PBOT survey asks Portlanders to rank pro-cycling taglines
Marketing seen as key to our return to glory.
Advocates in shock as Dems float ‘cap and pave’ plan while funding bill remains secret
“It’s like Christmas in May for polluters.”
Council boosts PBOT budget with increase to Uber and Lyft fees
A regret about rideshare and a substantial bump for Vision Zero were among council meeting’s memorable moments.
I went through the 100 proposed budget amendments so you don’t have to
I found around 15 proposed amendments to the budget that transportation reformers should care about.
Bike bus and road safety advocates take over Portland City Hall
High fives, a bike bus boombox, pothole donuts — it was the most upbeat Vision Zero event I’ve ever attended.
A decade in, Councilor Koyama Lane wants Portland to redouble Vision Zero effort
We’ve found our Vision Zero champion on City Council.
Anger intensifies in South Tabor after another traffic death on SE Powell Blvd
The 11th fatal traffic crash on SE Powell since Sarah Pliner was hit and killed in October 2022.
City reveals downtown Sunday Parkways route, encourages rides from neighborhoods
The route will focus on SW Park and Broadway.