‘Bike Bus Bill’ would give school districts more flexibility with transportation funding
HB 3014 may one day be known as the “bike bus bill.”
Politics
Opinion: Oregon Legislature should step up for local media
Today the Oregon Legislature will host a public hearing on House Bill 2605 — the Protect Journalism Act. At first glance, it has nothing to do with bicycles or transportation. But if you consider that it could be a vital source of funding for BikePortland — which I’d argue is the largest and most influential … Read more
E-bike rebate bill coasts through first legislative hearing
Not a bad start.
E-bike rebate bill back on committee agenda (for real this time)
It will be our first chance to hear arguments for — and against — the idea.
Oregon’s e-bike rebate bill set for first legislative hearing
The first test for one of the most anticipated bills of this session.
The Portland Engagement Project and you
This year the City of Portland will release an information-rich, interactive map of neighborhood profiles. It’ll be a boon for citizen activists.
Here are the 13 Portlanders who will draw our new council district boundaries
The city council will formalize the appointments on January 25th.
BikePortland’s guide to the 2023 Oregon legislative session
There are several very intriguing bills session.
Commissioner Mingus Mapps is now in charge of Portland transportation
The move could be another sign that bicycling is on its way back to the front-and-center of local politics
Commissioner Hardesty reflects on PBOT, City Hall at final visit to bicycle advisory committee
She plans to remain involved in transportation policy, and might show up to meetings on an electric trike.
First look at Oregon’s new e-bike rebate legislation
In the upcoming legislative session, Oregon will have the opportunity to enact a government-funding e-bike purchase incentive program.
Tom Miller hired as transition team leader for Rene Gonzalez
Miller entered local politics as a policy advisor and then chief of staff for Sam Adams, who served as a Portland city commissioner and mayor between 2005 and 2012.