BTA throws weight behind five new greenways east of 205
Of the five new advocacy campaigns we’re examining this week, the only one that’s almost certain to succeed is east of Interstate 205.
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Get pumped: The 2014 Bike Commute Challenge kicks off next week
September is your best chance to get your co-workers to give biking a shot.
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.
With biking sidelined at Portland City Hall, BTA strategy shifts to long term
When it comes to local advocacy, the BTA says it’s not just in a long game – it’s still setting up the board.
Business, fun and diversity on the agenda at Oregon Active Transportation Summit
The two-day Oregon Active Transportation Summit, which starts one week from Monday, is filling out its schedule and the good stuff is starting to spill over.
BTA announces 2014 Alice Award winners and ‘People’s Choice’ finalists
The BTA has named the winners of their coveted 2014 Alice Awards.
Oregon Active Transportation Summit will bring two days of bikey braininess to Portland
The state’s biggest conference about biking and walking policy is next month, and unlike in past years, it’ll take place in Portland.
BTA up for national ‘Bicycling Magazine People’s Choice’ advocacy award
The BTA’s push to make bicycling and walking projects eligible for an Oregon State Lottery-backed funding program has garnered them national recognition.
Let it drizzle: Two holiday rides to wet your winter weather whistle
After weeks of terrible, icy-cold sunshine, it looks like Christmas and New Year’s are rolling into Portland the way it’s supposed to: warm and gray. What better way to celebrate than with a bike?
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.
Do bikes get a free ride? Advocates’ infographic shows why not (updated)
One car damages the road about as much as 9,600 bicycles.
BTA urges Portland city council to study traffic impacts of Barbur Blvd road diet
Screen grab of BTA website. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has stepped up their effort to move the SW Barbur Blvd road diet proposal forward. Their chosen tactic is to urge the Portland City Council to pass a resolution next week that would begin a collaborative effort between PBOT, Metro and the Oregon Department of … Read more
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