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
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.
With Hardesty out, who will take reins of PBOT?
We need someone to take over the bureau for the next two years.
Portlanders vote resoundingly for change
NBD, just a new commissioner and a new form of government.
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
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