With Kitzhaber resignation, bike advocates upbeat about incoming Gov. Kate Brown
Oregon’s next governor rides a tandem.
Politics
Amanda Fritz touts street funding plan and hopes for third term
Fresh off a transportation funding policy coup, Commissioner Fritz says she’ll run again.
Governor appoints OBRA Director Kenji Sugahara to Tourism Commission
Sugahara spoke out during a community forum on safety issues on Skyline Blvd in 2011.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has appointed Kenji Sugahara to a seat on the Oregon Tourism Commission. The nine-member commission, better known by its business name of Travel Oregon, manages the state’s $9.6 billion tourism industry. Sugahara, 41, … Read more
Milwaukie council candidate Scott Barbur faces questions over Facebook post – UPDATED
“This is the image that pops into my head every time I have to listen to bicyclists or deal with them on the road.”
Oregon House candidate refers to bike lanes as “fringe things”
A candidate for an Oregon House seat west of Salem said bike lanes and trails are “fringe things.”
Governor Kitzhaber, top legislators raise awareness of distracted driving
Oregon lawmakers say “It can wait” when it comes to texting and driving.
Council candidate Sharon Maxwell played role in Williams Ave re-design process
Sharon Maxwell at an open house for the Williams Avenue Traffic Safety and Operations Project in April 2011.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Sharon Maxwell, the latest challenger to Commissioner Nick Fish’s seat on Portland City Council, might be a familiar name to many BikePortland readers. Maxwell spoke up early and often during the public process to … Read more
Transportation activist Joe Rowe looks to unseat Kotek from Oregon House
North Portland resident and anti-CRC activist Joe Rowe will challenge Tina Kotek for a seat in the Oregon House.
Obama picks Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx for USDOT Secretary – UPDATED
Anthony Foxx could be our next DOT Secretary.(Photo: Anthony Foxx Facebook Page) News has broken this evening that President Obama will pick Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as the next US Department of Transportation Secretary. Foxx, 41, would replace Ray LaHood, who Obama appointed in December 2008. Foxx has been mayor of Charlotte for almost four … Read more
Hales’ chief of staff pick looks good for transportation reformers
Gail Shibley(Photo: Hales campaign) Mayor-elect Charlie Hales has chosen Gail Shibley to be his chief of staff. Shibley has a very impressive background of public service ranging from positions at the city, state, and federal levels. I have not met Shibley, but judging from buzz I’m hearing and from local media reaction to the news, … Read more
Election thoughts: Hales, Fritz, bad news for the CRC, and more
Charlie Hales is promising to “minimize the drama and maximize the results.”(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) After last night, Portland’s City Council has two fresh faces and the White House retains a familiar one. Both our mayoral race and the race for President were never really in doubt as Charlie Hales easily beat Jefferson Smith and … Read more
Charlie Hales will be Portland’s next mayor
Your next mayor.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)