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Councilor Dunphy: Three deaths in one night is ‘too much to bear’
“It is unacceptable, and it cannot happen again.”
‘No’ vote an ominous first for Interstate Bridge project
While it was just a procedural step, Commissioner Jeff Baker was not having it.
In emotional speech, Earl Blumenauer urges city planners to go it alone
“We control the land use. We price the curb,” said the former U.S. Congressman.
Tigard’s new mayor is an everyday bike rider
The morning after being named mayor, Yi-Kang Hu rode with his local bike bus.
Democrats pass anemic transportation bill as Republicans grandstand to bitter end
It’s not the transportation bill any Oregon Democrats wanted, but it’s the only one they could pass.
Mayor Wilson: Trump would see people riding bikes if he came to Portland today
As speakers addressed the media, there was a constant stream of people walking, rolling, and bicycling on the path behind them.
Councilors see more ‘administrative overreach’ on transportation policy
Another transportation-related policy change made unilaterally by the city’s administrative wing has rankled city council members.
Despite political climate, Metro deems annual DC lobbying trip a success
The lobbying was well-timed given that Congress is finalizing their 2026 budget.
Why Juan Carlos González cares so much about Tualatin Valley Highway (Video)
Some of his earliest memories were riding the Line 57 bus.
Juan Carlos González announces run for Metro President
The announcement has created major buzz among the region’s transportation reform advocates.
Checking in on the transportation bill with advocate Cassie Wilson
“Democrats were put in a position to have to vote for a version of the bill that none of us wanted to see.”