Updates to Hawthorne, NW Broadway will create more space for cycling and transit
Two of Portland’s most vital bikeways are on the cusp of big changes.
Below is our coverage of this project. See the City of Portland’s project page here.
Two of Portland’s most vital bikeways are on the cusp of big changes.
Better Naito Forever baby!
Construction set to begin this year on two CCIM projects.
When the Portland Bureau of Transportation revealed their plans for SW Madison last week, there was at first rejoicing. Many of us are desperate for any change to our streets that makes bicycling and transit safer and more efficient. Dedicating a wide lane solely for transit and bike riders on a major downtown corridor is … Read more
PBOT says the project should be completed over the weekend.
In the past week I’ve heard about two incidents that illustrate an often overlooked reason why we need more dedicated, protected bikeways in the central city.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is forming an official advisory body to oversee implementation of the Central City in Motion plan. That plan includes 18 “transformative” projects aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of key central city corridors. Among the changes will be transit lanes, protected bike lanes, updated crossings, and more. Taken together, … Read more
We need to build these projects ASAP.
We finally have a commissioner who is ready to lead.
It’s time for Portland to build more efficient streets downtown where walkers and bicycle riders can get around without fearing for their life. And to make it happen, we need to move forward with the Central City in Motion plan and more people need to stop driving cars. That was the message newly-appointed Transportation Commissioner … Read more
The most important biking investment in 20 years.
This plan goes nowhere if natural allies don’t support it.