Portland ponders pilot of powerful transportation data tool – UPDATED
“This tool can fundamentally change the game for us.”
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After 35-year run, Metro will no longer offer printed Bike There! map
The best printed bike map in the Portland region will soon be a collector’s item. Metro announced yesterday that they will no longer sell the printed version of the vaunted Bike There! map. The map was first published in 1983 and has gone through nine major updates. The ninth (and last) edition came out in … Read more
Final comment period open now for $42 billion Regional Transportation Plan
Today’s dots on a map are tomorrow’s infrastructure.
Guest post: Portland’s regional path network inspired other cities, now let’s heed their progress
A planner shares lessons from afar to inspire more — and better — local trails.
Despite need for “safe systems” approach, crash reports still put responsibility on victims
To reach zero deaths, we can’t keep blaming only ourselves.
Metro’s ‘State of Safety’ report has new numbers. They’re not good – UPDATED
Takeaways and constructive criticisms.
Metro Council president candidate Lynn Peterson is doing a 24-city bike tour
A promising start for a promising candidate.
Comment now: What should the transportation system do for greater Portland?
Now through Feb. 17, tell leaders what or how you would focus investments in our transportation system. We all use our system of throughways, roads, bridges, sidewalks, bikeways, and transit and freight routes. So, we should all get a say in how we create a transportation system that is safe, healthy, reliable and affordable. Regional … Read more
City launches ‘Bike to Books’ art contest to kick off Bike Month
Books and bikes go well together in Portland.
Metro’s new Vision Zero video is brilliant
Who should die and be injured on our roads?
In unanimous letter, Metro council says they agree with coalition on regional spending priorities
Metro to advocates: We agree with you.
Troutdale follows Gresham and now a 40-Mile Loop trail extension is dead
When safety from people trumps safety from motorized traffic.