Kotek calls for repeal of transportation bill
And she debuted a new slogan: “redirect, repeal, and rebuild.”
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Raymond Lee confirmed as Portland’s city administrator
Lee faces a daunting task, but showed no signs of backing down.
Opinion: Oregon faces dead end if Republicans lead transportation conversation
With paltry gains likely headed for the ballot, it’s time for Democrats to stand up and fight back.
Mamdani election a massive win for urbanism and healthy cities
He’s an unabashed lover of buses and bikes with a massive mandate.
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.