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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

Front PagePolitics

January 3, 2023

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

67 Comments


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.

Front PagePolitics

December 15, 2022

Taylor Griggs (Staff Writer)

25 Comments


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.

Front PageLegislationPolitics

November 28, 2022

Taylor Griggs (Staff Writer)

29 Comments


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.

Front PagePolitics

November 15, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

17 Comments


With Hardesty out, who will take reins of PBOT?

We need someone to take over the bureau for the next two years.

Front PagePolitics

November 9, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

11 Comments


Portlanders vote resoundingly for change

NBD, just a new commissioner and a new form of government.

Front PagePolitics

November 9, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

39 Comments


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

Front PagePolitics

November 8, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

20 Comments


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.

Front PagePolitics

October 26, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

17 Comments


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.

Front PageOpinionPolitics

October 25, 2022

Guest Opinion

163 Comments


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.” 

Front PagePolitics

October 21, 2022

Taylor Griggs (Staff Writer)

71 Comments


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.

Front PagePolitics

October 19, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

44 Comments


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

Front PagePolitics

October 4, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

9 Comments


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