PBOT: Bike lanes on Hawthorne would be bad for climate change, racial equity
PBOT is concerned about how these bike lanes might impact transit and racial equity.
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It’s official: PBOT considering bike lanes on Hawthorne Blvd
PBOT drawing shows one of two bikeway options under consideration.
During an online meeting hosted by the Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association this morning, the Portland Bureau of Transportation revealed some very good news: Bike lanes are among the alternatives being considered for their Hawthorne Pave and Paint project.
As we first hinted at back in January, the project — which will repave the street between 24th and 50th — is an opportunity to do something special on this marquee commercial corridor.
Given the historic relationship between bike lanes and main streets in Portland, it was no surprise that PBOT was initially reluctant to utter the words “bike lane” anywhere near this project. Over the years the City has battled business interests who think free car parking is better for their bottom line that thousands of people on bikes. But now it appears that they’ve warmed to the idea. [Read more…]
Nearly 60 Hawthorne Blvd businesses support protected bike lane
The proposal calls for a reduction of driving access to make room for a curbside bike lane separated from moving traffic by a parking lane. (Illustration by Scott Mason)
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Grassroots push emerges for ‘quick and cheap’ bike lanes on SE Hawthorne
Proposed cross-section with parked cars next to a curbside bike lane.
(Graphic made with Streetmix)
“With just cones and a touch of paint, we can quickly and cheaply build a much safer, healthier, and happier Hawthorne,” reads the text of a website at HealthierHawthorne.com that just launched yesterday.[Read more…]
Updates to Hawthorne, NW Broadway will create more space for cycling and transit
Design concept for SE Hawthorne between Grand and 6th.
Two of Portland’s most vital bikeways are on the cusp of big changes. [Read more…]
