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Oregon Democrats Set Near-Final Tax Proposals for Major Transportation Package
Taxes · Salem

Oregon Democrats Set Near-Final Tax Proposals for Major Transportation Package

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Key Oregon Democrats have nearly finalized the list of tax hikes they say are necessary to boost the state’s transportation network and better maintain Oregon’s roads and bridges.See the Story
NDP Highway 11 Safety Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough, Says Trucking Association
Trade · Ontario

NDP Highway 11 Safety Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough, Says Trucking Association

Ontario Trucking Association says Highway 11-17 is a key national trade corridorSee the Story
Go inside Portland's formerly secret cargo bike factory
Portland, Oregon · Portland

Go inside Portland's formerly secret cargo bike factory

It’s largest cargo bike manufacturing facility in North America that you’ve likely never heard of. After years of avoiding media attention, the secret is finally out as Icicle Tricycles celebrates its 25th anniversary and settles into their Old headquarters. I got a tour of their 30,000 square-foot factory at the end of Southwest 4th Avenue on Wednesday and learned more about this burgeoning business that sells hundreds of cargo trikes a year to…Read Article

The story behind that surprise blockage of the Springwater Corridor path

A work crew hired by ODOT blocking the Springwater Corridor path just south of the Ross Island Bridge. Inset: The homemade sign that appeared on the path after BikePortland contacted ODOT. (Photos: Sent in by readers) A contractor hired by the Oregon Department of Transportation to do work on the McLoughlin Viaduct in southeast Portland near the Ross Island Bridge has blocked the Springwater Corridor path several times. That’s not a big deal, ex…Portland, Oregon · PortlandRead Article

First Look: Exciting progress on SW 4th Ave protected bike lane

Intersection of SW 4th Avenue and SW Mill. (Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland – View gallery below) A few days ago I took a closer look at the exciting progress by the Portland Bureau of Transportation on their SW 4th Avenue Improvement Project. This is the $21 million investment that will transform SW 4th from a car-centric arterial to a street that respectfully services bicycle riders, transit users, and walkers. Plans call for a protected bi…Portland, Oregon · PortlandRead Article

PBOT kicks off $7.1 million project to improve bike lanes and crossings on SE 148th

Riding on SE 148th south of Stark in February 2024. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) (Source: PBOT) The Portland Bureau of Transportation is ramping up work on a project that will bring safer crossings and upgraded bike lanes to SE 148th Avenue. The project, funded by a $7.1 million federal grant awarded by Metro in 2022, aims to address safety and make it more comfortable for people to walk, access transit and ride bicycles on 148th. PBOT c…Portland, Oregon · PortlandRead Article

Monday Roundup: Bikenomics in Europe, NYC's war on cyclists, girls on bikes, and more

Hope you’ve handled the heat ok, or managed to avoid it. Remember, whenever you need tips or information about something like how to ride in heat, just search, “tips for biking in the heat” (or whatever the topic) then add “bikeportland” and you’ll find all our coverage. In this case, I’ve made a page with some great basic hot riding tips, and then you can browse all the BP archives and comment threads on the topic. *Advertisement* Before we get…Portland, Oregon · PortlandRead Article

Oregon Republicans want to repeal the 'Bicycle Bill,' gut spending on rail and transit

This is all some House and Senate Republicans see when they hear “transportation system.” (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Republican party leaders in the Oregon Legislature have released a transportation bill that would severely limit and/or eliminate spending on rail, transit, and bicycling infrastructure and direct more revenue to the State Highway Fund. In some cases, their bill, filed as LC 4934 and expected to get its first reading on M…Senate · PortlandRead Article

Weekend Event Guide: Prom, parade, pupusas, and more

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Vancouver police commandeer bikes to chase suspect on Burnt Bridge Creek path

Screengrab of Vancouver PD body cam video. Imagine you’re riding your bike on a path like the Springwater Corridor and a police officer flags you down and asks to borrow your bike for a chase. That’s what happened to two people on Sunday morning on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail in Vancouver, Washington. According to body cam footage posted to social media by the Vancouver Police Department Wednesday, officers spotted someone they say had several …Vancouver, Washington · VancouverRead Article

City Council President Pirtle-Guiney joins advocates for ride on Sandy Boulevard

[Video and photos (see gallery below) by Jonathan Maus/BikePortland] We talk a lot about safety when it comes to making cycling more attractive than driving. But convenience is probably a larger factor. That’s why so many Portlanders are intrigued by the possibility of updating Sandy Boulevard with bicycle facilities. After riding Sandy Boulevard this past Saturday, Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney just might be among them. Pe…Portland, Oregon · PortlandRead Article

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