Transportation bill released: Here’s what you need to know
Advocates initial reaction is relatively positive. Republicans? Not so much.
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Oregon Republicans want to repeal the ‘Bicycle Bill,’ gut spending on rail and transit
Yes, they’re serious.
Democrats push sales tax on cars in bid to raise more flexible transportation funds
Includes a new approach to the bicycle tax.
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.