Entry to riverfront path on Swan Island blocked by boulders and barricades
The city put boulders up about nine months ago, but an unknown person has more completely blocked the path.
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Friend of ‘Dino’ shares what happened before he was run down by a driver
A commenter who knows the camp writes to BikePortland.
Here’s what we know about the violent, heartbreaking incident on SE Belmont
This is as much a story about our continued struggle to house all Portlanders, as it is about a traffic crash.
County: Homeless residents 45 times more likely to be killed in traffic crashes than general population
Portland’s Joint Office of Homeless Services now passes out reflective gear as part of homelessness outreach.
Video: Portland Bike Path Conditions Report
Use it as evidence in debates over just how bad – or not – the paths are.
New era begins as Portland passes citywide camping ban
The ban is due to go into effect next month; but it remains to be seen how enforcement will play out.
City ordinance would ban camping on some bikeways and crack down on ‘chop shops’
The ordinance language doesn’t mention bikeways specifically, but several provisions will make the new ban apply to them.
Settlement in ADA lawsuit says City should clear more campers from sidewalks
City Council is set to vote on whether or not accept the settlement at their meeting next week.
Fake ‘No Camping’ signs use State of Oregon Safe Routes to School logo
The only thing different from an official the Safe Routes to School sign was a statement on the bottom that read “No Camping.”
PBOT is helping clear dozens of campers from Northeast 33rd Avenue
“Each impacted camper who was present was offered shelter.” – Hannah Schafer, PBOT The Portland Bureau of Transportation is part of a massive effort to clear campers from the shoulders of Northeast 33rd Avenue between Columbia Blvd and Marine Drive. This is a very popular route for bicycling and there are bike lanes on both … Read more
Concrete and cinder block wall erected on bike path in Overlook neighborhood
There’s a bit of a border war going on in the Overlook neighborhood of north Portland. While on a ride through the area on Sunday, someone told me about a wall that had been built on the bike path that connects North Concord to North Going Street. When I went to check it out I … Read more
Class action lawsuit says City of Portland violates ADA law by not keeping sidewalks clear
“The City has failed and continues to fail to maintain its sidewalks clear of debris and tent encampments, which is necessary to make its sidewalks readily accessible to people with mobility disabilities.” – Tozer (et al) v City of Portland The City of Portland must clear its sidewalks of tents and campers so that people … Read more