Unhappy anniversary: The bike/walk spending increase bill is dead
A bill that would have increased spending on bicycling and walking infrastructure on the 50th anniversary of Oregon’s legendary “Bike Bill” has died in committee.
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State lawmakers hear powerful opposition amid lots of support at ‘Safe Routes for All’ bill hearing
Senate Bill 395, also known as the Safe Routes for All bill, got its first hearing at the Oregon Legislature this morning where members of the Joint Transportation Committee heard much more support for the bill than opposition to it. But what the opposition lacked in the collective power of their voices, they made up … Read more
Senator behind push for Bike Bill spending boost offers dose of reality
Eugene-area Senator Floyd Prozanski will play a big role in whether or not a major effort to boost bicycle spending in Oregon will get the green light.
Street Trust will seek amendment to Oregon ‘Bike Bill’ on law’s 50th anniversary
When Oregon’s landmark “Bike Bill” passed in 1971, America was in the throes of a major bike boom. 50 years later a group of Portland bike advocates think our current cycling resurgence is the right time to update it The nonprofit Street Trust has announced plans to seek an amendment to ORS 366.514. This law … Read more
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