The City of Portland has just released its vision for a new system of faster, more frequent bus service. The Rose Lane Vision debuted tonight to coincide with the first of three public open houses.
Amid all the talk about how to “fix congestion” there’s one cheap and relatively simple solution staring us in the face: dedicated lanes for efficient vehicles like bikes and buses.
It’s time for bike, e-mobility, and transit riders to team up against the real enemy. With the Rose Lane project underway and e-bikes on the horizon, Portland should consider more carfree lanes. – A guest opinion from Portland resident Henry Miller
“We are headed for catastrophe if we don’t make huge changes in the way we live and treat the earth and its limited resources. Concern is not enough, we need action.”— Chloe Eudaly, PBOT Commissioner The City of Portland officially kicked off the Rose Lane Project Thursday night at a special Portland City Council meeting … Read more
It didn’t just happen.
The cat is officially out of the bag. In a story posted this morning, the Willamette Week reported that PBOT Commissioner Chloe Eudaly wants to go big for bus only lanes. In 18 months, Portland streets could see the most dramatic change in public transit since the arrival of the streetcar. All it will take … Read more
Better bus service could save our city if we let it.
It’s better, but not nearly good enough.
One week is all they ask.
