An example of a curb extensionwith a bioswale (at SE Clay and 11th)(Photo © J. Maus) The city plans to turn SE Division Street into a “green main street” between SE 6th and SE 39th. Division Streetscape and Reconstruction project manager Elizabeth Mahon presented draft intersection redesign plans to the city’s Bicycle Advisory Committee last … Read more
The new bike lane up the hill on Mississippi was installed this morning. (Photo courtesy of PBOT)
PBOT’s initial drawing for proposed cycletrack on SW Broadway.(Photos © J. Maus) Mayor Sam Adams’ office has just announced that the new cycletrack on SW Broadway will open this Monday, August 31st, in a 2:00pm ceremony on the Portland State University campus.
Bike advocates huddled with theBTA’s Scott Bricker before testifying at the 2007 hearing.(Photo © J. Maus) With the prospects of bike funding looking grim Salem, the residents of Portland have a chance to set a different tone. Tonight (5/21) in Southeast Portland the Mayor and City Commissioners will listen to testimony about the Mayor’s proposed … Read more
City Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield presented the new cycle track tothe bike advisory committeeat City Hall last night.(Photos © J. Maus) Last month, when Mayor Adams and the Bureau of Transportation announced the new, cycle track pilot project on SW Broadway, many people in the community were excited. The removal of an entire lane of … Read more
“We know you don’t often receive requests like this from your City agencies. But Sunday Parkways isn’t business as usual.”— From an email sent out to rally financial support for Sunday Parkways. The City of Portland is looking to follow up the smashing success of their 2008 Sunday Parkways event — but they’re still about … Read more
More fun with the city’s Bicycle Master Plan. As part of our ongoing look at the City of Portland’s Bicycle Master Plan update process, I thought it might be fun to take a look at some of the new bicycle infrastructure ideas being considered for use in Portland. The City has published a draft of … Read more
Cross section of new cycle track coming to North Park Blocks.(Graphic: NeighborhoodNotes.com)
“I believe in bicycling. Investing in bicycle projects in Portland makes the city a safer, greener, healthier place.”— Mayor Sam Adams In a statement just published on his website, Mayor Sam Adams has responded to concerns from Portlanders about the Bureau of Transportation’s requested budget for 2009-2010. As we’ve reported, PBOT’s budget puts a high … Read more
PBOT Director Sue Keil at a press conference in May 2008.(Photos © J. Maus) Back in January, just days before the Willamette Week broke news of Mayor Sam Adams’ relationship with Beau Breedlove, the incoming Mayor unveiled an ambitious plan of projects he promised to complete in his first 100 days on the job. Among … Read more
(Photo still from Streetfilms/Clarence Eckerson) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation for their work in encouraging seniors to adopt a healthy lifestyle. A key component of that effort is the PBOT’s Senior Cyclist Program. The Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Achievement Award was given at the … Read more
“Both projects are focused on a livable future for Portland. And this joint presentation opportunity gives us an excellent opportunity to specifically address the issue of how well bicycling and streetcar can play together as we build our livable streets.” — Ellen Vanderslice, project manager for the Bicycle Master Plan Update The City of Portland … Read more