How The Street Trust thinks Oregon should tackle ‘epidemic’ of pedestrian traffic deaths
A 45% rise in pedestrian fatalities has spurred action.
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Biketown booms as system blows through record ridership
Over half a million trips have been taken on Biketown so far this year.
Families and advocates speak out against unsafe streets
Hearing testimony from people who have been through hell and are still standing, still giving voice to their truth and tragedy, should give us all momentum to keep up the fight for safer streets.
Fake ‘No Camping’ signs use State of Oregon Safe Routes to School logo
The only thing different from an official the Safe Routes to School sign was a statement on the bottom that read “No Camping.”
A special Alice Awards marks The Street Trust’s 30th anniversary
Saturday night’s Alice Awards at Lloyd Center Mall were a mix of old and new, in more ways than one. The annual awards gala and fundraiser for The Street Trust took on a historical note on what was the nonprofit’s 30th anniversary. There was a display of old photographs, and a trove of documents from … Read more
The Street Trust and Biketown kick off program to reel in new riders
“There’s definitely an interest in BIKETOWN, but accessing it is still a barrier for a lot of people.” -André Lightsey-Walker Last Friday, transportation advocacy non-profit The Street Trust (TST) held their first event in a series of group rides to help new people get comfortable riding around the city using Biketown, Portland’s electric bike share … Read more
The Street Trust seeks applicants for new ‘Hub’ coworking space
If you’re tired of working via Zoom from your living room, The Street Trust (TST) may have the perfect solution for you. The Portland transportation advocacy nonprofit just announced it’s launching a new project: a coworking space in the Lloyd Center – dubbed the “HUB” – where like-minded organizations can work alongside each other. According … Read more
Biketown and The Street Trust team up to get more people into reduced cost program
It’s a match made in multimodal heaven: Biketown, Portland’s electric bike share program, won’t rest until every Portlander is confident behind the handlebars of one of their orange bikes, and transportation nonprofit The Street Trust (TST) wants to see active transportation dominate Portland’s mode share. This morning the two organizations announced they’re embarking on a … Read more
Take me to the river (by bike)!
A dip in a cool river on a hot day feels so much more refreshing after a bike ride. Thanks to Portland transportation advocacy groups The Street Trust and Bike Loud PDX, those inclined to bike to the river for The Big Float could arrive in style and show fellow floaters that biking to the … Read more
Learning to ride (smarter) at a bike commuter clinic
“There is always a new tip you can pick up.” – Armando Luna Portland-based nonprofit The Street Trust wants to make bike commuters out of as many people as possible, and through their clinics, wannabe commuters can get a rundown of what they need to know to start biking in Portland. Yesterday evening, I rode … Read more
Here are the candidates The Street Trust wants you to vote for
(Just some of the selections. Graphics: The Street Trust)