BTA and environmental groups line up against bill that could boost bus service 42%
The proposed tax hike would be enough to upgrade 20 bus lines to frequent service.
Legislation
Special coverage of the 2007 Legislative Session
You can also read about the BTA’s legislative efforts on their website.
‘Negligence gap’ bill passes committee 4-1, now heads for Senate vote
First step complete. Now to the full Senate for a vote.
Lawmakers hear testimony on bill that would fill driving’s “negligence gap”
A legal gap could be filled.
Rep. Blumenauer unveils ‘Bikeshare Transit Act’ to provide funding certainty
Bike share deserves same funding certainty as other forms of transit.
Republican legislators call for ODOT director to quit over emissions claims
Pressure is building for Governor Kate Brown to let him go.
City engaged in battle against speeding epidemic
More cameras, lower speed limits. At least that’s the hope.
Oregon House Rep gives up on mandatory reflective clothing bill
On second thought… Maybe bike clothing mandates aren’t such a good idea.
Oregon lawmaker wants to punish people who bike without reflective clothing – UPDATED
Wear reflective clothing or be punished, says Oregon lawmaker.
Salem Watch: School transportation bill could impact biking/walking
A bill introduced in Salem this morning, HB 3622 (PDF), is being watched by biking and walking advocates for its possible impact on school transportation funding. Authored by Rep. Betty Komp of Woodburn, the bill seeks to revise the method of calculating transportation block grants from the State School Fund distributions by allowing “district school … Read more
$25 million for bike boulevards: Highlights from Portland’s federal lobbying agenda
One of their priorities is a $1.3 million request to make SE Foster Road safer for all modes.(Photos © J. Maus) Today, Portland Mayor Sam Adams published the City’s list of federal legislative priorities. Among them are several transportation projects that include bike-related infrastructure. [As an aside, we are pleased to note that Nils Tillstrom, … Read more
PBOT-backed legislation would change speed limit authority
Portland hopes new law will lead to 20 mph limit on streets like these.(Photo © J. Maus) As we reported back in October, the City of Portland is working the legislature to gain more control over speed limits. Mayor Sam Adams is aware of the impact high speed motor vehicles have on our neighborhoods and … Read more
Another look at HB 2602, which would prohibit biking with headphones on
Should it be illegal?(Photo © J. Maus) Lost in last week’s kerfluffle about a potential ban on biking with kids, was another bill proposed in the current Oregon legislative session that deserves our attention. House Bill 2602 (text), sponsored by Representative Michael Schaufler (D-Happy Valley), would create a new traffic violation for “unsafe operation of … Read more