Podcast: Portland City Council Candidate Jesse Cornett
He’s worked for Bernie, but his politics are his own.
Politics
PBOT will manage new food truck program to activate downtown sidewalks
A welcome shift that will create new destinations and spur foot traffic.
Bill would create statewide electric micromobility task force
The task force could add political heft and awareness to an often misunderstood realm of the transportation world.
New Oregon laws impact bicycle passing, speeding, drunk bicycling, and more
Lawmakers are smart enough to know when someone drinks and bikes they’re very likely to only hurt themselves.
Podcast: City Council Candidate Angelita Morillo
At just 27 years old, southeast Portland resident Angelita Morillo is leading the entire field of 2024 candidates in total number of campaign contributions. And it’s not even close.
Meet Portland City Council candidate Angelita Morillo at the last Bike Happy Hour of the year
A rising political star will help us look toward the new year.
Burkholder, Novick jump into City Council District 3 race
Two old names looking for new positions shake up a competitive district race.
Rubio plan includes $112 million lifeline for PBOT and major boost to bicycling
The funding could stave off layoffs at the agency, save Sunday Parkways, and a lot more
Six days before expiration, Metro Council passes $68 billion regional transportation plan
It’s the most powerful and influential transportation plan in the region that sets a five-year course for investments.
State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders
Urgency for a change in Oregon’s e-bike law is palpable following death of teen in Bend.
Blumenauer not worried about legacy, says city is poised with policy and political potential
The congressman donned his customary neon bike lapel pin and wore a large white bow-tie with black bikes stenciled on it.
Bell lap for Blumenauer: 2024 will be his last year in Congress
After nearly three decades on Capitol Hill, he’s ready to come home. For good.