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Reflections of a new TriMet bus driver

After six months on the job, an anonymous TriMet bus driver gives us a look behind the scenes.

Front PageOpinionTransit

April 30, 2024

Guest Contributor

53 Comments


Opinion: Vote yes on Fixing Our Streets

The funds are vital for building safer streets.

Front PageOpinion

April 30, 2024

Guest Opinion

37 Comments


bike rider in a bike lane with car traffic stacked up behind

Bikers and walkers aren’t ‘vulnerable’, drivers are dangerous

The term ‘vulnerable roadway user’ draws attention to the symptom when more focus is needed on the source of danger.

Front PageOpinion

April 26, 2024

Guest Contributor

47 Comments


“Bikes, the miracle cure”: My road to recovery after knee surgery

Cam Crowell on how bikes can cure bodies, and cities.

Front PageOpinion

April 25, 2024

Guest Contributor

3 Comments


Corking, joy, and community at PICA’s ‘Policing Justice’ exhibition

A new exhibit forces us to reflect on corking’s consequences and our community.

Art/CultureFront PageOpinionPoliceThe Scene

April 16, 2024

Guest Contributor

137 Comments


Opinion: Actually, yes, cars are the problem

This isn’t just my opinion. It’s now the official stance of the City of Portland.

Front PageOpinion

March 14, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

55 Comments


Friend of ‘Dino’ shares what happened before he was run down by a driver

A commenter who knows the camp writes to BikePortland.

Front PageOpinion

March 5, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

20 Comments


Opinion: Safe streets are a basic service our city fails to provide

Too many Portlanders are held hostage to unsafe drivers and deadly, trauma-inducing streets with years of documented hazards.

Front PageOpinion

February 16, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

55 Comments


Guest Opinion: Enforce a bus lane and protect pedestrians for a safer 82nd Ave

Bus riders deserve to not be inhibited by cars clogging up the bus lane.

Front PageOpinion

February 6, 2024

Guest Opinion

58 Comments


Hi! I’m Erin and I’m excited to move to Portland

I’ll be sharing my perspective as a new Portlander. Hope you’ll follow along!

Front PageOpinion

January 18, 2024

Guest Contributor

58 Comments


PBOT director responds to record fatalities, budget woes, trust issues in radio interview

When the PBOT Director gets interviewed on Oregon Public Broadcasting, we should all pay attention.

Front PageMediaOpinion

January 10, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

60 Comments


Guest Opinion: Personal reflectivity and pedestrian safety

Matt Kalinowski shares his argument for why we’d all be safer if we incorporated personal reflectors into our outfits.

Front PageOpinion

January 4, 2024

Guest Opinion

120 Comments


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