A plan for ‘Better Bus’ on 82nd Avenue begins (again)
We’ve got another chance to do something big with buses on 82nd Ave. And this time around, ODOT won’t have any say in the matter.
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State lawmakers get out and ride at annual Bike Town Hall
“We cannot continue to have children dodging cars to get to school. I cannot be mourning with another family again.” – Khanh Pham , Oregon State House Rep Our world was sepia-toned this weekend as smoke from nearby wildfires settled into the Willamette Valley. But the hazy air and wind didn’t deter dozens of people … Read more
With monumental task ahead, 82nd Avenue Coalition holds first meeting
Publisher’s note: I’m happy to share our first story from Paxton Rothwell, a former engineer and volunteer activists who’s turned his attention to writing about transportation. On Wednesday July 13th, Portland-based nonprofit Oregon Walks hosted 30 people in Montavilla Park to discuss the future of 82nd Avenue. This was the first meeting of the 82nd … Read more
Driver, now in custody, dragged bike rider’s body several blocks before fleeing
A horrible scene unfolded in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood on Tuesday.
Big milestone ahead as State of Oregon set to hand off 82nd Ave to Portland
At Thursday’s Portland City Council meeting, commissioners will vote to adopt an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Portland Bureau of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Transportation giving the City of Portland will official jurisdiction over 82nd Avenue as of June 1. Until now, ODOT has managed 82nd Ave, a.k.a. State Route 213, and one … Read more
U.S. House-approved ‘INVEST in America Act’ includes $18 million for Portland road projects
U.S. Congressman and former Portland city commissioner Earl Blumenauer took a walk on Southeast 82nd Avenue on Friday to highlight a $5 million federal investment into the beleaguered road. The visit came a week after Blumenauer and his colleagues in the House of Representatives voted 221 to 201 to pass the INVEST in America Act, … Read more