Portlanders vote resoundingly for change
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Politics
It’s election day. What’s on your mind?
The big day is here. You have until 8:00 pm tonight to get your ballot into an official drop site. After that, all you can do is hope and pray that your candidates and issues come out on top. I’ll admit we haven’t done as much political coverage as I wanted to do this time … Read more
Parks bond measures will build more trails around the region
There are three bond measures on the ballot right now that will help pump millions into trails in Portland and beyond.
Metro Councilor-elect Ashton Simpson: Why I’m voting ‘yes’ on charter reform
Anyone who wants to see safer streets, more bike lanes, and a government more responsive to the campaigns of active transportation advocates should vote to adopt a new charter for Portland’s city government.
Fake ‘No Camping’ signs use State of Oregon Safe Routes to School logo
The only thing different from an official the Safe Routes to School sign was a statement on the bottom that read “No Camping.”
Commissioner Hardesty asks ODOT to create ‘school speed zone’ outside Cleveland High (UPDATED)
The resolution adds to the urgency for change on eve of a Community Safety Forum.
Policymakers hop on e-bikes for a tour of Portland
Thank you Amit Zinman (Bike Stuff on YouTube) for video coverage we based this story on. The effort to educate influencers and policymakers is a key strategy of electric bike advocates. Mix knowledge of power-assist with powerful people, the thinking goes, and they’ll assist you in making e-bikes take off faster than a Class 3 … Read more
Despite opposition, Senator Lee Beyer sails through OTC nomination meeting
“I’m concerned about the roads for Oregon’s economy… I like to say that Oregon’s economy moves on wheels and those wheels need something to roll on.” -Lee Beyer Yesterday afternoon, the Oregon Senate Interim Committee On Rules and Executive Appointments heard from the more than 60 of Governor Kate Brown’s nominees to various state boards … Read more
Opposition to Governor Brown’s OTC pick strengthens
An unprecedented level of opposition has formed against Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s nomination for a seat on the Oregon Transportation Commission. The powerful, unelected, five-member body oversees the Oregon Department of Transportation and decides how to spend the state’s $5.1 billion transportation budget. Brown nominated outgoing State Senator Lee Beyer to a four-year term that … Read more
Candidates for Oregon governor sound off on freeway expansion projects
We have several elections here in Oregon that are being closely-watched across the country, but none more so than the race for governor, in which unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson and Republican candidate Christine Drazan both stand a chance at beating Democrat Tina Kotek and ending Oregon’s decades-long streak of blue leadership. Drazan, Johnson and Kotek’s … Read more
Transportation reform groups push Governor Brown to reconsider commission pick
On Monday we hinted that the nomination of outgoing State Senator Lee Beyer to one of five spots on the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) would be very unpopular with transportation reform activists. And on Tuesday, the leaders of eight advocacy groups signed onto a letter to express specific grievances. Their campaign isn’t focused on Senator … Read more
Governor Brown nominates Lee Beyer to Oregon Transportation Commission
Lane County Democrat Lee Beyer is poised to be the next member of the Oregon Transportation Commission. Governor Kate Brown made the announcement as part of a slate of nominations made public on August 31st. If confirmed, Beyer would replace Commissioner Alando Simpson, whose term expires at the end of this year. The five-member OTC … Read more