Guest opinion: Why forest lovers should support a bike corridor to the coast
Let’s connect more people to Oregon’s beauty, to the traditions I grew up with, and to a more resilient local economy.
stephanie routh
Clearing up confusion around Oregon’s crosswalk law
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last month I shared the story of a reader who admitted that he doesn’t always stop for people on foot waiting to cross the road in front of him. In that story I mentioned Oregon’s crosswalk law; but I mistakenly left out a key part of it. After hearing from several … Read more
No longer “pedestrian”: Advocacy group to unveil new name, logo, mission
Out with the old. The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition will not exist — at least in name — after Saturday night. The non-profit that pushes for infrastructure and policies to encourage more walking has been operating in Portland for over two decades, and now it’s ready for a major change. Major changes at our region’s walking … Read more
The Portland Society announces grant winner
Grant winner Stephanie Routh, shown here with Oregon State Representative Lew Frederick at an event in April.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Society, a non-profit business alliance of professional women, “who are passionate about bicycling” has announced their 2012 grant recipient. Stephanie Routh, the executive director of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, has earned a $1,000 … Read more
As opposition grows, supporters defend bike share funding decision
Not even 24 hours has passed and the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) decision to include bike share in a federal funding request is already facing opposition — and some of it is coming from unlikely places. But, while this bike share funding decision is poised to become just the latest bike-related political/media punching bag, … Read more
Finally, a meaningful statement on the TriMet tragedy
Stephanie Routh of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition at an Eye-to-Eye campaign event in 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) The leader of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, Stephanie Routh, has written a guest column in The Oregonian that provides a meaningful and important perspective on the recent TriMet bus crash that killed two people and injured three others … Read more
Comment of the Week: Upbeat thoughts before the election