As big bike investments loom, the debate goes on: Which neighborhoods need most?
The debate is familiar. But there might actually be a way to resolve it.
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Congressional task force releases “Freedom from Oil” blueprint
Give people choices and they’ll use less oil says Blumenauer.(Photo © J. Maus) In a press conference in Washington D.C. this morning, the Congressional Livable Communities Task Force released a set of policy proposals they say will lead to “Freedom from Oil.” The task force, which is made up of House Democrats and chaired by … Read more
Bikes, cars, trains: What’s the best value for taxpayers?
This guest post is by Michael Andersen of Portland Afoot, a “10-minute newsmagazine” and wiki about low-car life in Portland. How much do various types of transportation projects cost taxpayers? Here’s an imperfect, but startling, hint: From 1995 to 2010, our state and federal government spent $5,538 per new bike or foot commuter in the … Read more
The bike/transit alliance: The good, the bad, and the experts
This guest post is by Michael Andersen of Portland Afoot, a “10-minute newsmagazine” and wiki about low-car life in Portland. A big strategy shift was in the air at this year’s Oregon Active Transportation Summit, the two-day conference and lobbying blitz that was, until 2011, known as the Oregon Bike Summit. Woven through the lectures and panels … Read more