Meet Oregon’s governor-elect John Kitzhaber – Updated
Governor-elect John Kitzhaber at his acceptance speech in the Pearl District this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)
Politics
National bike leaders weigh in on tumultuous elections
Where are we headed?(Photos © J. Maus) Given what happened last night, things are likely to fundamentally change for how bicycle advocates nationwide frame their arguments from here on out. But just what exactly does this all mean for bicycling? I asked leaders from several major bike advocacy groups what they thought and I think … Read more
Who is new House Transportation Committee Chair John Mica?
Rep. John Mica at a BikePAC fundraiser during the 2009 National Bike Summit.(Photo © J. Maus) With Democrats no longer controlling the House, Representative John Mica (R-FL) will most likely replace Jim Oberstar as Chair of the all-important Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. But just who is John Mica? I look forward to reporting on and … Read more
Safe Routes National Partnership reacts to Oberstar defeat
Safe Routes National Partnership Director Deb Hubsmith and Jim Oberstar in happier times.(Photo © J. Maus) Reacting to last night’s election results, the following statement to supporters and letter to Jim Oberstar will be sent out shortly from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership… November 3, 2010 Dear Safe Routes to School supporter, As … Read more
Oberstar’s defeat: Reactions, a look back, and a note of thanks
Oberstar, seen here during a recent visit to Portland, helped craft and passthe nation’s first Safe Routes to School legislation.(Photos © J. Maus) A big surprise from last night’s Democrat drubbing at the polls is that 35-year Congressman Jim Oberstar lost his race to Republican Chip Cravaack. Oberstar lost by just 4,000 votes out of … Read more
Bike-friendly Dems would lose powerful positions in Republican controlled House
Jim Oberstar (L) and Peter DeFazio,(shown here at Cycle Oregon 2007)would both lose key leadership positions if the Republicans take over the House.(Photos © J. Maus) A big issue at stake with tonight’s elections is how a Republican-controlled House of Representatives — a result many feel is foregone conclusion — would impact bicycling and active … Read more
Metro president candidate Tom Hughes wants a bike registration fee
“… I would like to see, even if it’s just a token registration fee, or some mechanism to go to the bicycle community, and say OK, you need to pay a share of the cost of providing those facilities — Tom Hughes, candidate for Metro President BikePortland reader and citizen activist Spencer Boomhower just brought … Read more
Bike canvassers will help get out the vote on Halloween
Costume up, get on your bike, and get out the vote!(Photo © J. Maus) Local non-profit The Bus Project is gearing up for the annual “Trick or Vote” event and this year they’re putting the power of pedals to work for democracy. The event is a get out the vote effort on the “one night … Read more
Candidates weigh in on bicycling: BTA releases survey responses
“… we have the opportunity to take advantage of our momentum to grow our bicycle-related economy… I support taking a different approach to community development, making neighborhoods less dependent upon automobiles…” — John Kitzhaber, Democratic candidate for Oregon Governor “In order to help educate members on transportation policy issues,” the Bicycle Transportation Alliance has published … Read more
Kitzhaber to talk transportation at fundraiser in Portland tonight
Sorry for the late notice… Former Oregon Governor and current candidate for the office John Kitzhaber will be in Portland tonight at what’s being billed as a transportation-focused fundraiser. The event will be held at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland and hosts include architectural and transportation engineering firm David Evans and Associates, Clackamas … Read more
Electeds gather in Portland to push for federal transportation bill
Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) speaks at a press conference near the Broadway Bridge yesterday. Standing behind him are fellow House Representatives Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader and David Wu.(Photos © J. Maus)
Is Senator McCain playing politics with bike parking?
Does Senator John McCain (R-AZ) hate bicycles? Or is he just using them to make a political statement? According to the League of American Bicyclists, the recently passed jobs bill included several things that could impact bicycling (including $2 billion in rescissions from state DOTs), including a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation program which increases … Read more