PBOT draws lines for first Clinton diverter while neighborhood resistance percolates
Change is finally coming to Southeast Clinton Street, and so are the heated emotions that often follow.
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City proposes traffic diverters on SE Clinton at 17th and 29th
The city cited fresh evidence that Clinton Street has accidentally become a significant route for rush-hour car traffic.
Council vote today would allow more diverters on neighborhood greenways
Traffic diverters: back by popular demand.
City council will weigh new neighborhood greenway guidelines Wednesday
The guidelines would, in some ways, enshrine modern neighborhood greenways into city practices for the first time.
With new ‘Livable Streets’ subgroup, BikeLoud will commemorate road deaths by all modes
The Facebook page for the new “subgroup”Livable Streets Action. A new group called Livable Streets Action is taking the tactics that have won a string of victories for local biking this spring and summer and applying them to other modes, too. Organizer Dan Kaufman, a videographer and longtime local social justice advocate who has helped … Read more
Traffic diversion debate shifts to north Portland with open house tonight
PBOT says an existing diverter, hailed by activists, is too onerous for some residents.
City says diverters possible on SE Clinton Street this summer
City spokesman Dylan Rivera said the experimental project “may involve some diverters, speed bumps and signage.”
With 40% rise in roadway deaths, activists plan to target ODOT
“We will not support any roadway expansion until Vision Zero is adopted and implemented statewide.”
Commissioner Novick responds to ‘Day of Protests’ with diverter promise
“In reference to Neighborhood Greenways, I hear you.”
At City Hall rally, demonstrators demand action for safer streets
“As I sit here asking you to make safe routes a priority, I am not a special interest.”
Portlanders plan safe streets rally at City Hall on Wednesday (6/24)
“it doesn’t take money, it just takes political will. And the rally is to give them the political will to do it now.”
Bikelash backlash: Richmond neighborhood ousts board chair, elects growth advocates
A neighborhood election could bring changes to Clinton Street, but the ousted chair is calling foul.