Hardesty, Fagan, Peterson among winners in last night’s election
New faces in key positions.
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Coalition of legislators scores $17 million to rebuild 14 blocks of Outer Powell
The rebuild “will break ground in 2018,” Rep. Shemia Fagan says.
State’s $1.9 million gift says it: flashing beacons are the safety tool of the moment
Two state legislators’ announcement this week that $1.9 million from the state’s general fund would pay for 18 new flashing beacons at East Portland crosswalks communicated two things about Portland streets.
UPDATED: ‘Outer Powell’ project gets $4.9 million for street safety improvements
Oregon’s legislature has voted to devote $4.9 million to “sidewalks, crosswalks, and lane widening” on Southeast Powell Boulevard between 111th and 174th avenues.
State Rep secures $3.6 million in state funding for East Portland sidewalks
State Rep. Shemia Fagan at a press conference in April.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) State Representative Shemia Fagan has delivered $3.6 million in state capital funds to build sidewalks and crosswalks in East Portland. At a press conference back in April, Rep. Fagan announced her intentions to pursue this funding, which she saw as her duty … Read more
East Portland and cycling’s “downtown culture”
Oregon State Rep. Shemia Fagan.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think out Loud radio show hosted a conversation about “the future of bicycling” yesterday. The show was set up to discuss the recent release of reports by the City Club of Portland and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Leaders from both groups were in studio … Read more