SE Clinton gets Portland’s first “Bikes May Use Full Lane” sign
Signs are a small — but necessary — step forward.
Signs are a small — but necessary — step forward.
Even the people who are trying to organize opposition to this plan seem to be arguing for more diverters, not fewer.
That revised proposal has raised objections from some neighbors, just as the initial one did.
“Please fix things before my girlfriend moves to Detroit.”
Change is finally coming to Southeast Clinton Street, and so are the heated emotions that often follow.
Just about everyone who’s currently interested in the issue seems to ride a bike.
The city cited fresh evidence that Clinton Street has accidentally become a significant route for rush-hour car traffic.
Doug Klotz stayed in office by a one-ballot margin out of 252 votes cast.
Portland’s second-most-ridden neighborhood greenway is being lined up for possible improvements.
The new numbers bolster the case for traffic diverters to keep Clinton comfortable for all-ages bike traffic.
City spokesman Dylan Rivera said the experimental project “may involve some diverters, speed bumps and signage.”
“I just drove at the speed of the bikes which was around 18 mph. The car that passed me nearly took out a cyclist trying to get back in our lane to avoid a head on collision.”