Youth climate activist confronts lawmaker who supports ODOT freeway megaprojects
The exchange happened outside a meeting where McLain and other lawmakers discussed a multi-billion dollar freeway expansion project.
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Youth activists have one message for President Biden: No more freeways
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about how President Biden’s Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) is going to impact Oregon’s transportation system. Now, as Biden is traveling to Portland this week to hype up his landmark infrastructure bill, we’ll get to hear from the man himself. Or, I should say, the lucky few … Read more
‘Which side are you on?’ Youth activists blame ODOT for heat wave deaths
(Scenes from the rally outside ODOT headquarters Wednesday, August 18th. Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Like the climate change-induced heat, flooding, and fires they fear so much, a group of teenage activists refuse to go away.
Opposition to ODOT I-5 freeway project gains steam at Tubman School rally
(Click for captions. Photos by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)