PBOT Director attends bike advisory committee meeting, urges advocates to see big picture
“Cycling in the city is something that is broadly supported. And people do not want to see that compromised upon.”
“Cycling in the city is something that is broadly supported. And people do not want to see that compromised upon.”
BAC members have had an incalculable influence over the years.
It’s sort of a ‘don’t throw the baby out with the bath water’ defense
Lots of talk about parkways on this one. And what’s up with Sacajawea Park?!
He’ll be in office for 15 more months. Can he be a useful ally to bike advocates in the meantime?
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services wants to build a new bike trail with its Springwater floodplain restoration project.
The Bicycle Advisory Committee’s monthly rides are some of the best opportunities to learn about current and planned bike infrastructure.
She plans to remain involved in transportation policy, and might show up to meetings on an electric trike.
Long the source of ire for advocates, east Portland’s bike network has come a very long way.
Current and former committee members are frustrated by PBOT’s lack of clarity around how the bodies can be most effective.
There are a lot of government advisory committees in the Portland area (too many, some might say) that are open to the public, several of which are extremely relevant to transportation issues. And while they don’t always sound thrilling to attend, a lot can go down at these meetings and they often have a big … Read more
The Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and community members gathered on Sunday for a tour of some of Southwest Portland’s most recently built bike infrastructure. Leading the group was Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Bicycle Coordinator, Roger Geller. The event had a bit of a “passing the baton” feel to it—or at least a sharing … Read more