I helped sweep bike lanes this weekend (and it felt great)
Sweeping gravel feels as good as riding in a clean bike lane.
PDX Transformation
PDX Transformation is an anonymous group that places unauthorized traffic control devices like cones and speed limit signs on streets to promote safety. This form of activism is also known as “tactical urbanism.” They’ve been in existence since December 2015.
Browse the stories below to learn more.
PBOT removes Hawthorne memorial, responds to Clinton crosswalk controversy
The city has plans for permanent changes on Hawthorne at 43rd.
Activists and PBOT spar over unsanctioned crosswalk in southeast Portland
Citizens want safer streets. PBOT wants to follow engineering “best practices”.
City restripes 3rd Avenue bike lanes one day after activists’ cones appear
A victory for the activists?
What are all these unauthorized orange traffic cones telling us?
If only these cones could talk.
Portland ‘Transformation’ bureau unveils a new trick: ’20 is Plenty’ signs
The signs look legal, but aren’t.
‘Agents of transformation’ help spread traffic cone activism in Portland
A few cones can change your (street’s) life.
Bike lane in danger? Cone power to the rescue!
Plastic, small, and unexpectedly powerful.
Activists (temporarily) take the swing out of TriMet’s swing gates
Activists tried to take the swing out of swing gates.
Activists use traffic cones to improve safety of bike lane along new Orange Line MAX
Protected bike lanes, DIY style.