Ted Wheeler is Portland’s next mayor; new local gas tax will improve streets
Ted Wheeler will lead Portland, and he’ll have some new money to play with too.
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Leaders consider driver re-licensing tests after Vision Zero ‘listening session’
“We need to face the fact that quick, convenient personal auto travel in a city has unacceptable social costs.”
With Naito transformed, Better Block launches its biggest summer yet
The largest temporary street transformation in America is just one-third of their summer plans.
Very few poor people drive to work downtown
The Portland city council is considering subsidizing downtown car trips because some downtown commuters are poor.
With Blumenauer in his corner, Novick pressures ODOT for changes on Barbur
Consensus seems to be building for a southbound exit-only lane and bike lanes.
If elected mayor, Ted Wheeler says he’d overhaul transportation bureau
If he wins, Wheeler says he’d take over the transportation bureau and rewrite its budget from scratch.
Highlighting support from BTA, Novick will put local gas tax on May 2016 ballot
Portland is getting serious about a local gas tax.
Comment of the Week: One more Portland bike user for better pavement
North Michigan Avenue: tighten your bolts.
Commissioner Novick responds to ‘Day of Protests’ with diverter promise
“In reference to Neighborhood Greenways, I hear you.”
City’s $8 million for 122nd Avenue will aid crossings and trigger new frequent bus line
TriMet is preparing to improve its No. 71 bus to run every 15 minutes or better almost all day, every day.
PBOT, Commissioner Novick to unveil city’s first ‘creative crosswalk’
Creativity comes to crosswalks.
Mayor Hales, Commissioner Novick call ‘urgent meeting’ in wake of collisions
Coming to the table.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and City Commissioner Steve Novick have just announced an “urgent meeting” that will take place next week at City Hall to discuss bike safety following a spate of collisions that has sparked widespread concerns. Novick is the commissioner in charge of the transportation bureau, which … Read more