New Oregon law reduces fines, penalties for bicycle DUI
It’s part of an effort to “right-size the criminal justice system.”
Politics
Commissioner Mapps names Millicent Williams as new PBOT Director
The previous PBOT deputy director should be able to hit the ground running.
US Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg will get tour of 82nd Avenue
His presence at 82nd Avenue will add to the considerable momentum surrounding this project.
‘Bike bus bill’ still alive in final days of legislative session
It’s make or break time for the bike bus bill.
Guest Opinion: Act now to save Oregon’s e-bike rebate bill
For just $6 million, the bill would deliver over 11,600 rebates to Oregonians.
PBOT budget advisors strategize as Mapps leans in for help
Mapps’ biggest bureau is in freefall and he hasn’t found a parachute.
Metro President Lynn Peterson announces run for Congress
If all goes according to plan for 54-year-old Lake Oswego resident, she’ll join Portland’s Earl Blumenauer on the Congressional Bike Caucus in 2025.
PBOT leaders lobby Congress on Metro-funded trip to D.C.
Meetings with Oregon lawmakers and a trip to US DOT headquarters were on the agenda.
New era begins as Portland passes citywide camping ban
The ban is due to go into effect next month; but it remains to be seen how enforcement will play out.
Here are the maps that will help decide Portland’s new city council districts
Do you prefer the Alder, Cedar, or Maple version?
Draft maps give first look at Portland’s new council districts
Who’s in, who’s out. What’s in, what’s out.
‘Bike Bus Bill’ passes another committee, heads to House floor
If or when the legislature becomes functional again, HB 3014 should have very smooth sailing toward passage.