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Portland City Councilor gave up $75,000 of his own office budget for safer streets

A novel way to pay.

Front PageNewsPolitics

May 27, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

50 Comments


Advocates in shock as Dems float ‘cap and pave’ plan while funding bill remains secret

“It’s like Christmas in May for polluters.”

Front PageNewsPolitics

May 23, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

14 Comments


A decade in, Councilor Koyama Lane wants Portland to redouble Vision Zero effort

We’ve found our Vision Zero champion on City Council.

Front PageNewsPolitics

May 15, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

91 Comments


Bike bus leader hopes to ride safe streets message into school board seat

Galanakis wants to push PPS to take a more active role in shaping the city beyond school grounds.

BikePortland PodcastFront PagePolitics

May 8, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

19 Comments


Oregon’s House Republican Caucus only cares about car drivers

“DOGE-wannabes who are pushing outdated, harmful ideas.”

Front PageNewsPolitics

May 1, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

51 Comments


E-bike rebate bill could pass as part of larger package, chief sponsor says

If the $5 million bill remains in committee, it would eventually die in Ways and Means.

Front PageLegislationPolitics

April 28, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

68 Comments


Portland Senator a lone voice against highway widening

New to the Senate, Pham is strengthening her voice about ODOT spending priorities.

Front PagePolitics

April 8, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

26 Comments


Billion dollar sidewalk funding program passes council committee

“We need a renaissance in our city and we need to make sure that renaissance includes active transportation.”

Front PageInfrastructureNewsPolitics

March 24, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

63 Comments


Councilor: Turn streets into plazas, gardens, or cul-de-sacs to save money and fight climate change

It makes sense unless you suffer from car brain.

Front PageNewsPolitics

February 24, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

196 Comments


Oregon Senator will withdraw bill that sought to ban e-bikes from bike lanes

Add another ill-conceived, “conversation starter” bill to the scrap heap.

Front PageLegislationPolitics

February 19, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

29 Comments


Councilor Kanal questions Portland’s focus on cycling

The comments appeared to make cycling out as a slower, less safe option than transit.

Front PageNewsPolitics

February 19, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

241 Comments


Funding crisis dominates first ever meeting of Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

Stark realities laced with hope for government action.

Front PageNewsPolitics

February 12, 2025

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

95 Comments


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