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Advocacy

Welcome to our coverage of advocacy news. In this section you’ll find stories on the major advocacy organizations and campaigns that are shaping cycling in Portland and beyond.

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Advocate! Tell the city how to change residential infill rules

Whether you hate demolitions, love garages, yearn to live in a duplex or just think the rent is too damn high, now’s your chance to let the city know.

AdvocacyhousingThe Real Estate Beat

December 18, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

146 Comments


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Let the city know (again) if you support diverters on SE Clinton

City survey wants to know how you feel about diverters. Again.

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November 18, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

21 Comments


Advocate: County survey needs input from rural road users, not just residents

“It appears that the only active outreach has occurred at two open houses held along Skyline and in Corbett.”

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September 29, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

10 Comments


Our May podcast: How biking advocates are made

Where do advocates come from?

AdvocacyBikePortland Podcast

May 19, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

3 Comments


BTA launches five new campaigns at annual members’ meeting

The goal is “to make not just Portland but the Portland metropolitan region the best place to bike in the country,” Executive Director Rob Sadowsky said.

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August 15, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

31 Comments


Leading the march: 10 questions for Noel Mickelberry of Oregon Walks

We caught up with the group’s new executive director to talk about the differences between walking and biking advocacy and the new vision she’s been hired to execute.

AdvocacyOregon Walks

July 7, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

10 Comments


The BikePortland Podcast: The state of bike advocacy

Who speaks for those who ride? Do they speak for all of us who ride? What about all of us who want to?

AdvocacyBikePortland Podcast

April 8, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

11 Comments


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BTA announces 2014 Alice Award winners and ‘People’s Choice’ finalists

The BTA has named the winners of their coveted 2014 Alice Awards.

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April 8, 2014

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

2 Comments


The Friday Profile: Portland’s idea man has a big plan for eastside biking

Two months before his 80th birthday, volunteer architect Jim Howell has designed his first transportation concept that features bikes.

Advocacycentral eastsideinterviewsjim howellmaxse quadrant planThe Friday ProfileTriMet

November 22, 2013

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

35 Comments


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BTA looks to expand reach with ‘Advocacy 101’ training

There are a thousand ways to improve biking in the area, but the pros only have time to focus closely on 16.

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November 18, 2013

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

15 Comments


Major new pro-transit advocacy group prepares to launch in Portland

A new nonprofit advocacy group is setting out to be public transportation’s answer to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

AdvocacyTriMet

July 8, 2013

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

26 Comments


Bike stars shine at BTA Alice Awards

Alice Award winners Kristen Warren (L) and Alison Hill Graves with former Bike Gallery owner Jay Graves and the BTA’s Rob Sadowsky. (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) On Saturday night, the stars of bike advocacy from around the region aligned in northwest Portland for the 18th annual Alice Awards benefit auction. Known as “Alice,” it’s the … Read more

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May 6, 2013

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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