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The Bigger Vehicle Wins
One of my NW Portland neighbors took these pictures of the aftermath of an auto/powered-wheelchair collision at NW 21st and Flanders. In a post to the neighborhood listserv, he questions whether increasing the auto intensity of NW Portland (with a new parking structure) is a good idea. My question is having just re-signed NW 21st…
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Parks, Parking Disconnect
Yesterday I swung by Pioneer Courthouse Square to check out the open house on planning for the new parks and updates to Park Block 5, O’Bryant Square and Ankeny Park. One of the panels was about the “Park Avenue Vision” urban design concept which is intended to tie these parks together and link them to…
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LCDC adopts TPR amendments, continues rulemaking
Cross-posted from a message Rob sent to the OTRAN list. FYI, on June 29 the Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted amendments to the Transportation Planning Rule. LCDC also continued the rulemaking process to consider whether or not to make additional amendments to the rule as it relates to thresholds for goal exceptions for roadway…
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Slow Down: That Means You Too
The folks over on the SHIFT list are working on an education event for Friday at a new safety hot spot: The bottom of the Broadway Bridge at NW 9th St. Fast-moving bikes coming down the ramp, coupled with cars that might or might not signal right turns are the ingredients for a lot of…
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KBOO Bike Show: Cycling and Weight Loss
This month on the KBOO Bike Show the topic is major weight loss. Sara and Ayleen interview Aaron Adam and Mike Rasmussen about how becoming regular cyclists has allowed them to loose significant weight, and what that journey has been like for them.