Mapps to PBOT union: Gas tax won’t fund, ‘bike lanes that drive everybody crazy’
When Mapps thinks “back to the basics,” does that include funding for bikeways?
Politics
National bike industry org urges changes to Oregon e-bike bill
They’re rushing to make changes and find support before the bill is voted on.
Podcast: Get to know Portland mayoral candidate Keith Wilson
Wilson speaks with passion and experience on a range of topics, from transportation to homelessness.
Major e-bike bill opposed by The Street Trust
The bill would ban throttles for young riders and create a new traffic offense for unsafe riding.
Why an obscure highway cost study is suddenly in the spotlight
Trucking advocates have used the study to file a lawsuit against ODOT that seeks tax refunds.
Meet Mayoral Candidate Keith Wilson at Bike Happy Hour this week
A trucking company CEO who seems to get it.
Higher parking fees and registration enforcement will help fill PBOT budget hole
More enforcement and parking rate increases would help PBOT recover about one-third of their budget deficit.
E-bike laws, net zero emissions declaration, and more: BikePortland’s 2024 Oregon legislative session guide
There are more transportation-related bills than I expected for a short session.
15 Minutes With City Council Candidate Mariah Hudson
Get to know this neighborhood leader, PBOT budget committee chair, and daily bike commuter.
Podcast: Portland City Council Candidate Jesse Cornett
He’s worked for Bernie, but his politics are his own.
PBOT will manage new food truck program to activate downtown sidewalks
A welcome shift that will create new destinations and spur foot traffic.
Bill would create statewide electric micromobility task force
The task force could add political heft and awareness to an often misunderstood realm of the transportation world.