An unsafe street that isn’t being improved can be one of the most frustrating experiences in city life. One of Portland’s most thoughtful safety activists has some smart ideas on what to do next.
Washington County is preparing a map of what it’s calling “neighborhood bikeways,” and looking for the public’s help.
A full median diverter would allow people on bikes to pass through, but would prohibit left turns by drivers from northbound on Michigan onto Rosa Parks and the I-5 freeway one block to the west.
PBOT project manager Ross Swanson (red shirt) and Piedmont residents Justin Thompson (middle) and Noah Brimhall discuss ideas to make Michigan Ave work better.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Nearly two years ago, the Bureau of Transportation made a promise to residents of the Piedmont neighborhood: If a partial median at N. Rosa Parks Way and Michigan … Read more
This is the new and improved NE Klickitat Street between 23rd and 24th. It’s the latest from PBOT as part of their ongoing development of the neighborhood greenway network.(Photo: Craig Harlow)
New striping and more on N. Vancouver Ave.(Photos: Joan Petit) The Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has made changes to the street around the intersection of N. Vancouver Avenue and Morris. This stretch of Vancouver is a busy bikeway and it sees a fair amount of people walking due to the adjacent park (Dawson Park) and … Read more
Here are three more interesting conclusions about how to improve biking in Portland from the report.
PBOT has already marked areas in need of repair on N Michigan Ave and many other neighborhood greenways throughout the city.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) BikePortland News Editor Michael Andersen contributed reporting for this story. Have you noticed the white paint that outlines the many cracks and potholes on your favorite neighborhood greenway? They started appearing … Read more
St. Johns resident Walker Leiser (and his daughter) have seen their neighborhood transform in part because of the tree-lined, traffic-calmed street that runs through it.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) What the Bureau of Transportation has done in the past few years to develop a low-stress residential street network has revolutionized Portland neighborhoods. The changes aren’t always … Read more
When it comes to making neighborhood streets nicer for bicycling, sometimes little things can make a huge difference. N. Michigan Avenue is a good example. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) began to make Michigan an official part of their neighborhood greenway network just over one year ago. The improvements have come slowly and in … Read more
What you see driving north on MLK Jr. Blvd at NE Going Street. Noted local lawyer, bike law expert, and veteran advocate Ray Thomas has penned a new article about what he feels is a safety issue at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (MLK) and N Going Street. Thomas is known for … Read more
Is your favorite greenway on the map? See larger version below. At their meeting tomorrow, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will ask City Council to adopt a map of streets where they plan to install hundreds of new 20 mph signs. Back in July, I shared details on how PBOT plans to roll out … Read more