Event: Community activism and transportation reform
A conversation about the role of citizen activism influencing transportation reform
BP Newswire
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Advocate: Clark County wants you to serve on Bike/Ped Advisory Committee
A great opportunity to step up and get involved.
New traffic signal at N Vancouver and Cook will be turned on Wednesday
Vancouver is one of the busiest bike corridors in the city and the signal came as part of the N Williams Traffic Safety Project.
Centennial celebrations planned for Columbia River Historic Hwy
One of our favorite local roads is 100 years old next year and the State of Oregon is planning a big celebration.
Advocate: October PBOT Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting agenda
The PBOT Bicycle Advisory Committee monthly meeting is on October 13th at 6:00 in City Hall.
Mayor courts businesses as part of climate change push
Some movement from Hales on climate change.
Newswire: Downtown n’hood association meeting tonight focuses on transportation
Get an early glimpse into planning of big downtown bikeway project and more.
Southbound sidewalk of Interstate Bridge over Columbia is closed today
Bridge work will close its eastern (northbound) sidewalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advocate: Portland Council set to consider Climate Action Plan (6/24)
Portland City Council to consider 2015 Climate Action Plan on June 24 Proposed plan contains revisions from public comment period, outlines next steps for achieving Portland and Multnomah County’s carbon reduction goals. WHO: Portland City Council, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability WHAT: On behalf of all City of Portland bureaus, the Bureau of Planning and … Read more
Advocate: Outer Powell Safety Project 6/23 (ODOT)
Outer Powell Safety Project Decision Committee meeting The public is invited to attend the Outer Powell Boulevard Transportation Safety Project’s Decision Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the David Douglas High School Library, 1001 S.E. 135th Ave., Portland. The meeting will include updates on community outreach, schedule, design … Read more
Newswire: Pedal PT on SE Clinton named ‘Gold’ bicycle friendly biz
Always great to hear when a local business gets one of the highest possible bike-friendly rankings from the League of American Bicyclists. Check out the news below from Pedal PT (and stop by and say hi next time you roll by SE 25th and Clinton): Wednesday, April 22, 2015, the League of American Bicyclists recognized … Read more
Newswire: Upper portion of Larch Mtn. Road will re-open May 6th
If you’re a serious rider who has tackled the epic Larch Mountain climb, we’ve got some good news: The upper portion of the road is being officially re-opened for the season on May 6th. If you’ve been going past the gate illegally, then this is probably bad news since now there will be people driving … Read more