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PBOT eyes “transformative” projects with influx of new funding
How should PBOT spend $80 million?
In unanimous letter, Metro council says they agree with coalition on regional spending priorities
Metro to advocates: We agree with you.
Insiders dish on regional funding measure, BRT dreams, and more at ‘Future’ panel
Some real talk on swallowing poison-pills.
Biking and Safe Routes to School programs come up big in $2.5 million worth of regional grants
A bit of good news that will lead to more people on bikes, on foot, and on transit.
The case against using gas taxes for bike infrastructure
Subscriber AJ Zelada thinks the gas tax is a “snake eating its own tail.”
‘Bike/ped does not belong’: some question state’s funding of bike projects
The concept of a bicycling corridor being more important to Oregon than a freight rail connection is drawing sharp criticism from some.
Bike/walk projects dominate requests for state lottery-backed funding program
The Union Street Bridge in Salem — open only for walking and biking — is the type of project that is eligible for ConnectOregon funds.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Cities across Oregon are clamoring for more money to build infrastructure that makes it easier for people to walk and bike. Back in July, thanks to a … Read more
Do bikes get a free ride? Advocates’ infographic shows why not (updated)
One car damages the road about as much as 9,600 bicycles.
Bike access projects for Cully, Foster, Broadway make first cut for ODOT grants
A PBOT project to improve safety for bicycling on Broadway between N. Wheeler and Ross is in the running for state funding.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation has released an updated list of projects to be funded and constructed through their 2015-18 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). For ODOT Region 1 (which … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project