Planning commissioner forces City to defend I-5 widening project
Chris Smith calls the question — and almost gets his answer.
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Wonk Nights work! 30 months later, city kicks off bike parking reform
It will be an official follow-up to our unofficial event.
Commissioner Fritz questions city plan to legalize tiny homes near property lines, a perk currently given to auto storage
For decades, there’s been one way to build a 15-foot-tall structure up to the edge property lines: put a car in it.
How much should parking permits cost? Four ways the city could find out
Portland is on course to ignore a suggestion from its consultant that elected officials should never set the price of parking.
Portland parking reformers puzzle over how to value bike lanes
Parking wonks have a formula for the right price of auto parking. But what if a street needs something else more?
What if you could auction off the right to park a car in front of your home?
If you didn’t need it, you could sell it to someone who does.
Wonk Night kickstarts effort to reform Portland’s bike parking code
21) Require different-colored markings around bike racks to clarify where the parking space ends.
I-5 widening plan up for vote at City Council Thursday
ODOT’s dream to widen I-5 near the Rose Quarter could take a big step forward tomorrow.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) On Wednesday, a plan by the Oregon Department of Transportation to widen I-5 near the Rose Quarter will be considered for adoption by City Council. The I-5 Broadway/Weidler Facility Plan, which includes freeway and surface street … Read more
Chris Smith’s new “Transit Appliance”
Chris Smith and his “Transit Appliance”.-Watch video below- Transportation expert, blogger, and citizen activist extraordinaire Chris Smith unveiled his new “Transit Appliance” at the Rail-volution today. The new device is simple but has potential to be extremely effective. With a $179 device, some open data, and a wi-fi signal, Smith’s Transit Appliance (could use a … Read more
New blog will shine light on Planning Commission
“Why a Planning Commissioner Blog?… Because public policy can be complicated and three minutes at a hearing is a pretty limited opportunity to engage in a substantive conversation.” — Chris Smith If you care about bike policy or planning in Portland, chances are you’ve heard of Chris Smith. Smith is a consummate citizen activist who … Read more
Chris Smith appointed to Portland Planning Commission
Chris Smith, newest member of Portland Planning Commission.(Photos © J. Maus) Citizen activist Chris Smith is the newest member of the Portland Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is a volunteer body that advises City Council on “any proposal that directly affects any goal or policy related to any element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan”. Smith … Read more
Thinking about a carbon free Central City
With plenty of transit and bike options, there won’t be any reason to drive.(Photos © J. Maus) With the impending completion of major streetcar and light rail projects in Portland, sustainable transportation advocates are starting to think big. Chris Smith, well-known for his work as a streetcar and bike advocate and for his run at … Read more