ODOT plans six month road closure near St. Johns Bridge
The closure will add a mile to some routes and add a lot more truck traffic to N Lombard Ave.
4/16: Quick update on my condition: After posting the Monday Roundup yesterday, things went downhill. Had a really bad day. Feeling better today, but I don't think Bike Happy Hour is a good idea. I'll miss everyone and will definitely see you next week. Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
The closure will add a mile to some routes and add a lot more truck traffic to N Lombard Ave.
Oregon’s Highway 30 is an extremely important part of the cycling network, so we watch very closely for any opportunity to make it better. You might recall last fall when we shared a hopeful story about how the stretch of what many locals call “Dirty 30” for its often debris-filled bike lanes could see cycling … Read more
(UPDATE, 12:36 pm: We know now the victim is Merritt Raitt, a well-known local rider. Read more about him in a note at the end of this post.) This morning a man riding a bicycle was hit by a car driver while trying to cross over lanes of Highway 30 just north of the St. … Read more
Will ODOT listen to the public this time?
Scottie Graser was an avid, experienced rider.
They’ll assess whether “No Parking” signs are needed.
Would ODOT consider a “No Parking” zone?
Bicycle access should be a key consideration in this project.
Slowly but surely we’re digging out of this mess.
Our road agencies must do better keeping bikeways free of debris.
A missed opportunity for real bike access improvements.