Detail of flyer for upcoming training event. Sandy, Estacada, Molalla, West Linn and Wilsonville are among the cities in Clackamas County lining up to learn more about how to position themselves as bicycle touring destinations. Travel Oregon, an organization that promotes tourism statewide, is co-hosting a ‘Bicycle Tourism Studio’ event on November 8th along with … Read more
Clackamas County plan drawings show the new diagonal bicycle crossing with a dedicated bike signal that will be installed for Springwater Corridor bike traffic. (Purple line by BikePortland to show Springwater Corridor location)
No love from Clackamas residents.(Photo © J. Maus) In case you haven’t heard, Clackamas County voters soundly rejected (63-37 percent) a $5 annual vehicle registration fee that would have raised $22 million to help pay for the ailing Sellwood Bridge over the Willamette River. The fee was passed by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners … Read more
As we shared a month ago, Clackamas County is set to break ground on an exciting new six mile bike/walk trail from downtown Milwaukie to the City of Gladstone. The press release below has details on the groundbreaking ceremony slated for Tuesday, March 22nd: North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District sets Trolley Trail groundbreaking ceremony … Read more
[Publisher’s note: Our news intern, Patrick Croasdaile, happens to live in Clackamas County so he’s a bit closer to the action down there than I am. In the story below, he shares a roundup of Clackamas County bike news gleaned from a recent meeting of their biking and walking advisory committee.] County Planner Lori Mastrantonio-Meuser … Read more
One step closer to getting it fixed.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Tribune and The Oregonian are both reporting that the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously today to approve a $5 vehicle registration fee that will go toward $22 million in funding to pay for reconstruction of the ailing Sellwood Bridge.
Clackamas County wants to take a look at how to improve biking conditions on Highway 43. Clackamas County wants to make Highway 43 a nicer place to ride a bike. The County released a request for proposals (RFP) last week to find a consulting engineer to study the feasibility of creating a bikeway on the … Read more
“Put that on the ballot, that’s really the best way… People need to be able to determine what should be done with their pocketbooks.” — Sarah Seale, Director of Americans for Prosperity, Clackamas County A proposal in Clackamas County for a $5 motor vehicle registration fee to raise $20 million to help pay for the … Read more
Residents have vocally opposed the project with signs like these.(Photo: ProtectRedland.com) A scenic road and popular bike route between Oregon City and the Clackamas River could be severely impacted if a proposed, 139 acre development moves forward. Clackamas Compost Products, LLC filed a permit in August with Clackamas County in hopes of building a yard … Read more
Comment of the Week: We need more public restrooms downtown