Opinion: Despite panic, I understand why activists deflate SUV tires
The idea that the comfort of middle class and wealthy people is the most important issue facing our society is the idea that got us into this crisis in the first place.
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No, PBOT did not permit a car photo shoot on the carfree Blumenauer Bridge
A car besmirched this hallowed ground.
What’s behind PBOT’s $4.4 billion street maintenance backlog excuse?
The maintenance backlog excuse should not be the end of the conversation — it should be the start of a new one.
Guest Opinion: Stop telling me to be safe when I’m biking
I need to point out why this way of speaking isn’t helping anyone – and what cyclists actually want instead.
Metro Councilor-elect Ashton Simpson: Why I’m voting ‘yes’ on charter reform
Anyone who wants to see safer streets, more bike lanes, and a government more responsive to the campaigns of active transportation advocates should vote to adopt a new charter for Portland’s city government.
Opinion: What driving privilege is
Have you ever considered the idea that we are ordained with certain privileges when we drive cars and trucks that we simply don’t get when we choose to ride bikes? This idea of “driving privilege” has bounced around my head for years and I often think about it as I ride around town. Any time … Read more
The problem with Powell Boulevard
Another senseless death of a vulnerable road user on an urban highway controlled by the State of Oregon has led to more pleas from advocates to make changes. And just now, the Portland city commissioner in charge of the transportation, Jo Ann Hardesty, added her voice to the chorus. “Enough is enough,” Hardesty said in … Read more
Guest Opinion: Here are some low-car design options for NE 7th Avenue
This guest opinion is by Paxton Rothwell. “NE 7th fails to be either a vehicle through route or a bike-friendly neighborhood street. And yet it remains popular as both.” Traffic issues on NE 7th Avenue are once again in the spotlight. As BikePortland reported, the neighborhood meeting held September 14th did more to ignite additional … Read more
Here’s why Portland International Raceway directed drivers onto a bike path
Turns out that allowing people to drive across the Columbia Slough bike path is part of a traffic control plan endorsed by the City of Portland. After I witnessed a dangerous scene unfold Sunday afternoon as drivers left the Indycar event at Portland International Raceway and rolled head-on into me and several other groups of … Read more
Thoughts on my first-ever Bike Summer
I’ve never been a summer person, and have historically gritted my teeth to get through July and August and return to the coziness of winter. But this year, I embraced the sweat and mosquitos and general fatigue that comes with summer for the first time in my life. If I was feeling low-energy, guess what? … Read more
A driver racing their car on SE Stark killed a woman waiting for the bus
“McGill was an innocent bystander walking in the area when she was struck by an out-of-control vehicle.” – Portland Police Bureau Note: This article contains opinions. Last night dozens of people gathered on Southeast Stark near 133rd to remember Ashlee McGill. The 26-year-old was standing on the sidewalk, waiting for the Line 20 bus around … Read more
Bridge Pedal and the dream of Portland
I did Bridge Pedal again this morning for the first time in 12 years. And it was dreamy. I used to do this massive event every year, but I got tired of the bottlenecks and the chaos. Or maybe I just became jaded. But I’ve felt a renewed sense of wonder and excitement about Portland’s … Read more