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More on the BTA’s plans without Karl Rohde

BTA veteran Doug Parrow will help bolster legislative efforts in Karl Rohde’s departure.(Photos © J. Maus) I got in touch with BTA executive director Scott Bricker today to ask him about how their recent shift in personnel would impact their 2009 legislative agenda. On Friday, I reported that the BTA’s government relations and public affairs … Read more


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BTA shifts tone, issues statement opposing the CRC project

“Expanding the freeway and constructing six new massive interchanges will do tremendous damage to the bike friendliness of communities around the project.”— From a press release issued today by the BTA The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) issued a statement today in opposition to the Columbia River Crossing project. The statement is by far the BTA’s … Read more


The BTA on the CRC: “12 lanes is just a number”

“… it’s less about the number of lanes, per se, and more about the impact on the community.”— Scott Bricker, executive director of the BTA This week’s decision by City Council to authorize Mayor Adams to vote in favor of a 12-lane Columbia River Crossing bridge has sparked outrage among many Portlanders. Several comments here … Read more