Gerik Kransky to leave The Street Trust for job with State of Oregon
He was the tip of The Street Trust’s policy spear.
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ODOT unveils draft rules for spending new Safe Routes to School funding
There’s money on the table.
The latest on Oregon’s bike tax proposal from Street Trust policy director Gerik Kransky
To oppose and support something simultaneously can be quite tricky.
In unanimous letter, Metro council says they agree with coalition on regional spending priorities
Metro to advocates: We agree with you.
A bike excise tax, losing the Lottery, and more Safe Routes: Our look at state transportation funding package
Would you accept a bike excise tax if it meant significant new funding for bike stuff?
The legislative session, The Street Trust, and you (a three-part series)
It’s the first day of the legislative session. It’s time to get to work.
Guest post: What you can do to improve bicycling in Portland right now
Five ideas from the BTA for immediate action.
Politics and pedaling at ‘Bike Town Hall’ and ‘Beers and Bikes’ events
A pair of bike advocates are hosting a fundraiser for Metro Councilor Sam Chase, shown here in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Two upcoming events are perfect examples of how bicycling plays an important role in local, regional, and statewide politics. Tonight at Lucky Lab in northwest Portland (1945 NW Quimby), a pair of … Read more
As opposition grows, supporters defend bike share funding decision
Not even 24 hours has passed and the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) decision to include bike share in a federal funding request is already facing opposition — and some of it is coming from unlikely places. But, while this bike share funding decision is poised to become just the latest bike-related political/media punching bag, … Read more
Former environmental organizer is BTA’s new Advocacy Campaign Manager
Gerik Kransky(Photo: OLCV) The Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has hired Gerik Kransky to be their new Advocacy Campaign Manager. Kransky, age 30, was previously outreach director for the non-profit land use group 1000 Friends of Oregon and has also worked with SOLV and the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club. Back in October, Kransky … Read more