Mayor Wheeler touts need for better bikeways, transit at ‘Climate Crisis’ panel in DC
What he mentioned, and what he didn’t.
I-5 Rose Quarter Project
Wheeler, Peterson seize Albina Vision as justification for I-5 freeway expansion
Metro President Lynn Peterson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler have found a politically convenient way out of the predicament posed by the very unpopular I-5 Rose Quarter Project: the Albina Vision plan. Drowning in a sea of controversy around the idea of expanding a freeway through our central city, both leaders have made this plan … Read more
Commissioner Eudaly pushes tolls instead of new lanes on I-5 through Rose Quarter
Another brick in the wall to stop this project.
Albina Vision Trust adds voice to growing concerns over ODOT’s I-5 project with call for full EIS
Lids and mere ‘lip service’ to the community are sticking points.
The Street Trust is ‘alarmed’ by I-5 Rose Quarter project, joins calls for expanded environmental analysis
Oregon’s largest active transportation advocacy group is the latest to request that the Oregon Department of Transportation complete a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for their I-5 Rose Quarter project. In a letter dated today, The Street Trust’s Executive Director Jillian Detweiler says an EIS is needed, “So that project impacts and mitigation can be … Read more
ODOT’s I-5 expansion would cast even larger shadow over Eastbank Esplanade
With so many inconvenient truths brought to light recently about the Oregon Department of Transportation’s plans to expand the I-5 freeway, one of the most disturbing is the fact that it would cast an even larger shadow over the Eastbank Esplanade.
Why does Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick support a freeway expansion in his district?
It’s just a small section of freeway.
PBOT’s biking and walking committees oppose I-5 Rose Quarter project
The longer it festers in the sun, the worse it looks.
Pressure builds on ODOT as new concerns surface around I-5 Rose Quarter project
More bad news for ODOT.
ODOT’s I-5 widening project roundly rejected at first public hearing
Another public meeting, another lashing.