‘Policymakers’ gather in Beaverton for first ride in five years (Video)
What’s even more important than the bike network is the networking it takes to build it.
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Dispatch from Beaverton’s inaugural Farmers Market Ride
More signs of life from Beaverton’s budding bike scene.
Tigard, Beaverton councilors face cycling conditions on policy ride
Beaverton is turning the corner on bikes.
Beaverton is updating their TSP for the first time in 14 years
Welcome new Washington County Contributor Tina Ricks!
Beaverton gets $2 million grant for ‘Downtown Loop’ project
A major project that could completely redesign Beaverton’s downtown loop has received its first injection of financial support thanks to the federal government. On Wednesday, U.S. House Representative Suzanne Bonamici and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced a $2 million grant for the Downtown Loop project. The funding comes just five months after a … Read more
A closer look at the Waterhouse Trail gap on Bethany Blvd (video)
A parent should be able to send their 12-year-old to a day at summer camp or to run an errand by bike without worrying about them getting hurt (or worse) in a traffic crash. Especially if those destinations are along a regional path managed by agencies who say they care about climate change. That’s what … Read more
Beaverton Safe Routes to School report shows less bus use, but more walking and rolling
Students and parents spent more than a year dealing with the complexities of virtual learning during the pandemic. When schools went back to in-person status, families had a lot to adjust to and reconsider – including how to get to-and-from school. Throughout this adjustment period, the Beaverton School District (BSD) has worked to beef up … Read more
Safe Routes to School says: ‘Take the keys out of the ignition’
Gentlepeople, stop your engines. The Beaverton School District’s (BSD) Safe Routes to School program is promoting an anti-idling campaign, encouraging students and parents to lead efforts against car idling during student drop-off and pick-up time. Safe Routes to School, a national initiative to make it safe and fun for kids to walk and bike to … Read more
Reader Ride Report: Discovering the Fanno Creek Trail
(A relaxing, carfree experience. Photos and story by Mike Perham)
The City of Beaverton wants a dockless bike share system
How would this fare on fast suburban arterials?
Westside update: Beaverton’s hunt for gold, activism opportunities, future of Western Ave, and more
Gold in our future? How about an updated Western Avenue?