Biking and Safe Routes to School programs come up big in $2.5 million worth of regional grants
A bit of good news that will lead to more people on bikes, on foot, and on transit.
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Metro gives east Portland bikeway and safety projects highest rankings for federal funding
Northeast Halsey is so hot right now.
Imagining an inner Powell that would actually solve the street’s problems
The City of Portland and the State of Oregon both say they want to free more of their constituents from traffic congestion.
People keep talking about a regional transportation ballot measure for 2018
The idea is to create a burst of new money for public transit, roadways, biking and walking.
Speak up now for dirt trails at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park
1,200 acres could include bike trails, but we’ve got to speak up now.
Highway amendment fails, Metro committee adopts spending plan
Some progress for Safe Routes at Metro.
After delay, Metro again faces vote that pits Safe Routes money against highways
Metro continues to consider an increase in money for road widening rather than for safety improvements near schools.
Ex-Minneapolis mayor prods Portland region to rethink transportation
Time to “challenge basic assumptions” he told regional transportaiton leaders last week.
May offers two chances to see progress of Vision Zero efforts
Portland passed its Vision Zero resolution nearly one year ago.
Six neat charts from Metro’s new report about Portland-area transportation
A few of the insights to be found in Metro’s big, beautiful report.
Metro Council unanimously backs mountain biking trails north of Forest Park
“By creating access, we’re also creating stewards for this natural area.”
On eve of vote, Metro has heard all sides of Tualatin Mountains debate
All that’s left is a vote this Thursday.
Comment of the Week: Winning over a palm tree skeptic