4/17: Hello readers. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. I'll post when I can and should improve day by day. Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
We’ve been on the car-housing beat for many years now, so when housing expert and Sightline reporter Michael Andersen says he’s never seen a more clear-cut example of how Portland can choose housing for people or housing for cars, I think it’s worth your attention. Andersen just published a story about a policy in front … Read more
Sprawl: Among other things, a deliberate attempt to enforce racial segregation with physical space.
it’s simple: More density = more bicycling.
One of the most important bills we’ve been tracking this legislative session is hanging in the balance. House Bill 2001 would allow “missing middle” housing (a.k.a. multi-family dwellings) in places currently zoned for only single-family housing. It would have a vast impact on cycling because it would enable more people to live in closer proximity … Read more
Proximity is key to our future.
It’s a big deal for bikeable neighborhoods.
Legalizing more and cheaper housing in bikeable areas is just as important as improving unbikeable areas.
There’s no easy way out. But we must start digging.
Comments seen as watershed moment by parking reform activists.
A chance to make bike parking better.
Portland housing policy makes it hard for low-income residents to walk and bike.
Bike and Build, aimed at young adults, is part charity bike tour and part Americorps.