PBOT gives bike bus leaders traffic signal superpowers
You could think of this as bike bus signal priority.
You could think of this as bike bus signal priority.
This is happening on street corners citywide as bike bus fever grips Portland.
Part of a comprehensive plan to get more people riding bikes to school.
The city is pulling out all the stops for this one.
Galanakis wants to push PPS to take a more active role in shaping the city beyond school grounds.
An example of the impact neighborhood advocates can have with support from the city.
PBOT is eager to hitch their wagon onto the success of bike buses.
James John Elementary has an active bike bus that has spurred demand for bikes among the school community.
Their resolution seeks to reduce the number of drivers on 25 school routes by next year.
The money will pay for bike bus leaders and other programs related to encouraging families to bike and walk to school.
The project would solidify the routes and encourage more families to join.
This could be the start of something big (on multiple levels).