Month: December 2009

  • WPC Wishes You a Call-Free New Year

    A suggested New Year’s resolution from the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition: If you’re still racking your brain for New Year’s resolutions that will make you the toast of every neighborhood, allow me to suggest one of my favorites: “I resolve to share the road.” It’s a simple resolution, really, but it has far-reaching consequences for everyone.…

  • And a Very Merry CRC Christmas to You

    Too good to ignore, “The Twelve Lanes of CRC” (to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas), posted by Vancouver’s Todd Boulanger as a comment on a Bike Portland post.

  • Not PBOT Issue

    Some entrepreneur has painted their own crosswalk on E Burnside at 8th. It happened on or around Christmas, according to the reader who tipped us to this. The straight-line-challenged person responsible has not stepped forward to take credit yet. City Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield is quoted on Bike Portland about what will happen to this…

  • Looking Ahead: Leadership in 2010

    2010 brings an election for a new Metro President – current President David Bragdon is term-limited. Three very serious candidates are in the hunt for the May primary: Councilor Rex Burkholder – a 10-year Metro veteran and former chair of JPACT. Previously he founded the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Bob Stacey – most recently Executive Director…

  • T4America Hiring in Oregon

    Transportation for America is hiring a field organizer for Oregon. The position will be hosted at 1000 Friends of Oregon. Responsibilities include: Convene and provide staff support for a diverse coalition of partners and allies. Provide assistance with local education and outreach efforts of Oregon groups. Develop educational tools and materials on campaign goals and…