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55 years ago, 1,200 Portlanders joined bike ride to demand carfree space
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (287+ words) Thanks to online commenters, we know these folks are on Northeast Broadway between 6th and 7th and that it was part of a group bike ride that happened in early March, 1971. After learning that, all it took was a search of The…...
Podcast: Evan P Schneider and Mark Alan Hoffman on 'A Simple Machine"
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (151+ words) On April 16th at the Hollywood Theater, a film shot entirely in Portland and with a bicycle as a central character, will have its Oregon premiere. A Simple Machine is more than just a film, it's a deeply Portland project that…...
Guest Opinion: Here's how to fix Portland's regressive transportation utility fee
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (877+ words) " This post was written by Strong Towns PDX. Portland has long been a leader in encouraging more density and better land use through repealing parking minimums, allowing plexes on most single-family zoned lots, and adopting single-stair reforms. All of these…...
Monday Roundup: Doug Ford's war on cars, tactical urbanist arrested, and more
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (619+ words) Welcome to the week. Below are the most notable stories that came across my inbox in the past seven days" It's spreading: The urge by lawmakers to paint with a far too broad of a brush when it comes to…...
A bike summer camp roundup
1+ week, 43+ min ago (546+ words) At a time when childhood independence is declining and fewer children are biking to school, Cycle Oregon's Summer Kids Camp aims to reverse the trend. Led by the experienced team behind the statewide Jump Start'bicycle education program, the camp transforms…...
Weekend Event Guide: No Kings rally, bike swap, Thorns, and more
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (508+ words) Weekend forecast calls for dry skies and lots of resistance. Time to hit the streets and show the world that Americans are not cool with Trump. See you out there. Check out all my recommendations for the weekend below" Kelley…...
Guest Opinion: Vision Zero is possible, but focus must change
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (1630+ words) After Portland committed to Vision Zero in 2016, things only got worse. The statistics have gotten better recently, but if we want to reach zero we must acknowledge current shortcomings to our approach and be laser-focused on the true risks. Are…...
This week at Bike Happy Hour: Bike Lane Uprising Founder Christina Whitehouse
1+ week, 2+ day ago (253+ words) This week at Bike Happy Hour our special guest is Bike Lane Uprising Founder Christina Whitehouse. Founded in 2017 after Christina suffered a very close call, this app and website has spurred of a nationwide advocacy movement. Christina, who was named…...
Monday Roundup: Transit cut impacts, Mamdani Ws, AVs and more
1+ week, 3+ day ago (458+ words) What a weekend, huh?! Hope you got a chance to enjoy our city in full bloom. Below are the most notable stories that came across my inbox this past week" Bike theft underbelly: An Australian cycling journalist dove deep into…...
Get ready: Portland's citywide e-bike rebate program launches April 6th
1+ week, 3+ day ago (146+ words) It's finally here. Three years after we first reported on it and just months after what program officials deemed a successful pilot, the Portland Rides, PCEF E-Bike Rebate Program is set for its full launch two weeks from today. Below…...