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New city bureau will take development review function away from PBOT Our city gov't sleuth Lisa Caballero says the big change is a good thing for transportation progress. bikeportland.org/2024/04/30/new…
Reflections of a new TriMet bus driver After six months on the job, an anonymous driver had a few things to share. bikeportland.org/2024/04/30/ref…
🚨 New: Councilor Rosenthal has officially withdrawn both of these budget amendments as of this morning (4/30).
🚨 New: Councilor Rosenthal has officially withdrawn both of these budget amendments as of this morning (4/30).
Metro Councilor Gerritt Rosenthal thinks @oregonmetro should not rely on ODOT when it comes to regional solutions to transportation funding and congestion Even though his proposal likely won't go anywhere, it has definitely started a conversation bikeportland.org/2024/04/29/cou…
Opinion: Vote yes on Fixing Our Streets bikeportland.org/2024/04/30/opi… - By @bikeloudpdx Board Chair Aaron Kuehn and @OregonWalks Executive Director Zachary Lauritzen
Thanks for highlighting this article by Sarah Risser @Henryz_mom
Thanks for highlighting this article by Sarah Risser @Henryz_mom
Councilor thinks @oregonmetro should run regional VMT tax and tolling program - Two budget amendments from Gerritt Rosenthal have sparked sharp opposition and at least two other councilors (so far) are not on board. bikeportland.org/2024/04/29/cou…
Alert: After a full safety inspection, the Steel Bridge has been reopened to all users.
Alert: After a full safety inspection, the Steel Bridge has been reopened to all users.
Comment of the Week: walk?, me? to where? #readthecomments #walking bikeportland.org/2024/04/29/com…
Monday Roundup: Euphemisms, class warfare, World War II, and more bikeportland.org/2024/04/29/mon…
MAX Yellow Line disrupted due to Steel Bridge closure. Board regular TriMet bus lines for service between Union Station and Interstate/Rose Quarter. Expect delays.
Seeking an artsy/crafty volunteer to hand-paint 2'x5' banners for bike outreach! Message if you can help. We hope to table often at the PSU Farmers Market, teaching folks how and why to bike!
Walkers and rollers will unite for float in 82nd Avenue of the Roses Parade this Saturday (4/27). RSVP w @OregonWalks if you want to join. bikeportland.org/2024/04/26/wal…
#Jobs of the Week: WashCo Bikes, CCC, J & B, Cascade Bikes, eBike Store, Go By Bike #bikejobs #pdxjobs bikeportland.org/2024/04/26/job…
Bikers and walkers aren't "vulnerable", drivers are dangerous - Road safety activist Sarah Risser @Henryz_mom shares why she focuses more on the cause of danger, rather than the symptom bikeportland.org/2024/04/26/bik…
A ride in McMinnville and the art of making a memorable route - Abe Alkhamees shares his love of route building and an ride alongside a master of the craft. bikeportland.org/2024/04/25/a-r…
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As the state unveils its high-profile rebate program for electric personal cars, I checked in on progress toward launching the statewide e-bike rebate funded by the legislature last year. TL;DR: No date yet, but it's coming. theurbanist.org/2024/04/30/sta…
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A man stole something from one vehicle, ended up crashing into 8 other cars and killing a bicyclist all in the span of an approximately 15-block pursuit. A neighbor interviewed asks if there isn't a better way bc this happens too often. youtube.com/watch?v=3MOp_U…
Four more years of gas tax is a Band-Aid on Portland’s neglected pavement. Everyone knows the right solution, but it’s a “huge” political lift, so nobody is attempting it. A classic Portland tale from @AnthonyEffPDX. wweek.com/news/2024/04/2…
Tesla driver arrested for Vehicular Homicide after striking and killing a motorcyclist while on auto pilot. kiro7.com/news/local/cha…
Electric car advocacy will eventually realize there's nothing "normal" about leveraging the lynchpin of climate action on a $45,000 purchase. But it probably will not be in time for climate action. "People just don’t earn enough to buy these cars.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
“Land use reform could reduce as much pollution as our most ambitious vehicle electrification policies.” rmi.org/why-state-land…
What was it like to ride a bike in Seattle in 1991? Check out this video from the Seattle Engineering Department (aka @seattledot). youtube.com/watch?v=TznBsc…
With 4 seats on the ballot, voters can elect a slate of candidates who show the urgency, competence and vision to move Multnomah Co out of crisis. Vote for Vadim Mozyrsky, Sam Adams, Julia Brim-Edwards and Vince Jones-Dixon. Editorial endorsement: oregonlive.com/opinion/2024/0…
extremely crass and opportunistic for Ryan/Gonzalez to use a Vision Zero hearing to bloviate about more funding for cops. just so gross. the new city council can't come soon enough portlandmercury.com/news/2024/04/1…
You absolutely love to see it: USDOJ is threatening to sue NYPD (for violating ADA) b/c police keep blocking sidewalks with their cars. Shoutout to @StreetsblogNYC, @marcelemoran & all those who've drawn attention to NYPD's indefensible behavior. nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/19/jus…
@FT @jburnmurdoch This is a very strong piece that should be mandatory reading at @NHTSAgov. Unpacking the US road safety crisis is tricky, but absolutely necessary. Journalists like @jburnmurdoch should be commended when they produce thoughtful pieces like this. ft.com/content/9c936d…
For more info (and no paywall), here's a deep dive I wrote in @CityLab about why the US is so exceptionally dangerous for those walking, biking, and driving. TLDR: It's not culture, and it's not geography. It's policy. bloomberg.com/news/features/…
Lawmakers to allow NYC to lower speed limit to 20 mph buff.ly/3W4fJBF
SAMMY'S LAW WILL FINALLY PASS! This moment would not have been possible without your tireless advocacy and unending commitment to street safety. A message from Amy Cohen, mother of Sammy Cohen Eckstein:
San Diego is considering adding 24 parking spaces to La Jolla Shores beachfront, which the California Coastal Commission requires to keep this single block of outdoor dining. The current proposal involves removing a berm of vegetation next to Kellogg Park. lajollalight.com/news/story/202…
I sponsored with @tedwheeler an updated Vision Zero Plan. We have much work to do. When we invest in infrastructure and enforcement, we see results. Appreciate @PBOTinfo work with @PortlandPolice @PDXFire @multco @PortlandBPS koin.com/local/multnoma…
Police departments and city councils can use (weaponize?) our road fatality crisis to justify the expansion of police forces - needed for enforcement! - and ensure police drive lifted pick-up trucks. It's happening kare11.com/article/news/l…
School Car Lines are Policy Failures. I have already had one parent reach out about starting a #BikeBus in their community to combat this.
Too bad roads are so unsafe that kids cannot bike or walk. No school bus = parents in long car lines. Disaster.