Council hears pitch for ‘Bikeable Portland’ plan as other ideas emerge
Bit of a feeding frenzy going on for this cash.
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Bit of a feeding frenzy going on for this cash.
“Backsliding and losing ground on ridership, is a potential doom loop for transit.”
An $8 million injection for local nonprofits to promote bicycling.
An exciting step forward for long-awaited program.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to receive $20.6 million to build sidewalks in east and northeast Portland. And they’re also a partner with TriMet on a $55 million project award that will result in new sidewalks to connect to a forthcoming bus upgrade on 82nd Avenue. The funding is just the latest grant … Read more
“This is a huge deal,” said PBOT Senior Planner Mike Serritella.
The first walking school bus routes will be in east Portland.
The group wants to make it easier for interested riders to start rolling.
BikeLoud, The Street Trust, and the Community Cycling Center will benefit from the awards.
The comprehensive program will also include adaptive e-bikes, job training, and better e-bike parking.
PCEF has taken a strong pull at the front of the peloton in order to put the city budget in good position.
High stakes political strategy for a highly-coveted pot of revenue.