Oregon’s cycling and pedestrian advisory committee put on notice for lack of diversity
The only Black member of the committee spoke out and threatened to step down if things don’t change.
Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian advisory committee
ODOT wants to help bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees build power statewide
Bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees need to build power if we want our stuff to move forward.
State of Oregon bike/ped advisory committee looking for two new members
If you’re looking for a great way to get more involved in advocacy on a statewide level, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (“ahb-pack”) has started recruitment for two openings to their 8-member group. The OBPAC was created in 1973 after the passage of the … Read more
State bike/walk advisory committee seeks two new members
With a new transportation bill in the books, this is an important time to get engaged and influence where the money goes. Check out the press release below for info on two openings on the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (or OBPAC as the wonks say): SALEM – The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory … Read more
Guest article: ODOT bike/walk committee seeks new student member
Daniel Ronan, outgoing student member of the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.(Photo courtesy Daniel Ronan) This article was written by contributor Daniel Ronan Over the past four years, substantive changes have happened at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Through the pages of BikePortland, active transportation advocates have had the opportunity to view larger … Read more
New leadership, membership for ODOT’s bicycle advisory committee
Jenna Stanke is now chair of the committee.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation’s eight member, governor-appointed Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (OBPAC) has four new members and a new leader at its helm. ODOT put out the call for new members back in January and announced their selections today. The four new … Read more
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