PBOT Deputy Director Millicent Williams speaks out on race and transportation
“At this juncture, either we will all be comfortable, or we’ll all be uncomfortable.”— Millicent Williams, Deputy Director of PBOT
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Cameron Whitten: Why I’m running for Metro District 5
This post was written by Cameron Whitten. You might also be interested in a similar post from another candidate in this race, Chris Smith.
Lance Hart remembered as artist and friend at memorial event
His longtime roommate has set up a GoFundMe to help the family pay funeral expenses.
The Monday Roundup: Behind the lines, say “pannier”, climate crisis framing, and more
Welcome to the week. Lots to get to. But first: We must know our history. This week’s edition is sponsored by Rack Attack, where you go to figure out what bike rack is right for your car.
‘No More Deaths’ rally planned following recent fatality
A woman was killed on Friday afternoon while walking across NE Broadway. Local advocates have now planned a memorial event to highlight the inherent dangers at this section of Broadway and encourage the City of Portland to do more to mitigate them.
Protestors will stage “die-in” at ODOT headquarters today
This ought to get their attention.
Not so fast e-bike riders: Motors aren’t allowed on bike paths in Oregon State Parks
A speed bump for e-bikes in State Parks.
At protest ride, St. Johns Bridge carries weight of hundreds, and of recent tragedy
Hundreds of people came together to remember Mitch York and raise awareness of safety problems on the St. Johns Bridge.
Ride report: ‘Cycling Against Hate’ rallies the community
A message was clearly sent, and it was picked up by the TV news.
Leaders consider driver re-licensing tests after Vision Zero ‘listening session’
“We need to face the fact that quick, convenient personal auto travel in a city has unacceptable social costs.”
Victims will be remembered at Portland Ride of Silence on May 18th
The ride is being organized by friends of crash victim Brian Duncan.
One year after her death, friends plan memorial event for Kathryn Rickson
Ryan Gaughan at Rickson’s ghost bike on May 18th, 2012.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) This coming Thursday will mark one year since the tragic death of 28 year-old Kathryn Rickson. On the night of May 16th, Rickson was riding downhill on SW Madison Ave just one block from City Hall when a man driving a large … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project