Advocates in shock as Dems float ‘cap and pave’ plan while funding bill remains secret
“It’s like Christmas in May for polluters.”
Politics
A decade in, Councilor Koyama Lane wants Portland to redouble Vision Zero effort
We’ve found our Vision Zero champion on City Council.
Bike bus leader hopes to ride safe streets message into school board seat
Galanakis wants to push PPS to take a more active role in shaping the city beyond school grounds.
Oregon’s House Republican Caucus only cares about car drivers
“DOGE-wannabes who are pushing outdated, harmful ideas.”
E-bike rebate bill could pass as part of larger package, chief sponsor says
If the $5 million bill remains in committee, it would eventually die in Ways and Means.
Portland Senator a lone voice against highway widening
New to the Senate, Pham is strengthening her voice about ODOT spending priorities.
Billion dollar sidewalk funding program passes council committee
“We need a renaissance in our city and we need to make sure that renaissance includes active transportation.”
Councilor: Turn streets into plazas, gardens, or cul-de-sacs to save money and fight climate change
It makes sense unless you suffer from car brain.
Oregon Senator will withdraw bill that sought to ban e-bikes from bike lanes
Add another ill-conceived, “conversation starter” bill to the scrap heap.
Councilor Kanal questions Portland’s focus on cycling
The comments appeared to make cycling out as a slower, less safe option than transit.
Funding crisis dominates first ever meeting of Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Stark realities laced with hope for government action.
Councilor Morillo wants SE Cesar Chavez Blvd safety concerns on transportation committee agenda
Will the new council be able to effectively respond to the community’s concerns over Nguyen’s death?