We gather the region’s smartest transportation thinkers — engineers, consultants, planners, bureaucrats, elected officials, activists, and so on — to help us delve deep in to the hot topics of the day. The conversations are informal, illuminating, and inspiring.
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Wonk Night is where people and policy mix. We’re excited to announce our next Wonk Night. On Wednesday, October 15th (one week from today) we’ll take a Romp in the Comp Plan. The City of Portland is updating our Comprehensive Plan and the time is now to make sure they hear your feedback. A draft … Read more
21) Require different-colored markings around bike racks to clarify where the parking space ends.
Portland’s eight-page bike parking code is overdue for an overhaul. A Portland planning commissioner is organizing a one-night workshop to get things going, and we’re helping.
Good turnout and good conversation.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last night our friends at Lancaster Engineering and I were honored to host another Wonk Night. A few dozen of Portland’s smartest transportation thinkers showed up for some in-depth and wide-ranging discussions about policy, politics, and projects (and yes, some of them might have just been there … Read more
Come, talk, snack, learn.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Wonk Night is back and you won’t want to miss it. Join us this Thursday (1/31) in the offices of Lancaster Engineering (adjacent to BikePortland HQ) for a night of networking, beer, snacks, and rousing transportation discussions. Last month we hosted a spirited conversation with some of Portland’s … Read more
PBOT staffer Peter Koonce (L) and Metro Councilor-elect Bob Stacey at Wonk Night.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last night a solid crowd (about 37 people) showed up for our Wonk Night here on the 4th floor of the Title & Trust Building in downtown Portland. We met in the spacious lobby of Lancaster Engineering (which happens … Read more
Let’s talk about bikes! If that headline made any sense to you at all, you should join us next week for Wonk Night. On Wednesday, December 5th, BikePortland (that’s me) and Lancaster Engineering (the nice, smart folks I sublease my office from) are hosting an event where we’ll discuss lots of fun and interesting topics. … Read more