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Why You Should Help Build It (and How)
I had the opportunity to sign on early for the “Build It” campaign that the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and allies have created to get the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 adopted and funded. Here’s why I think this is not just important, but vital, for Portland’s future: Cycling provides healthy mobility, and will make our…
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#BuildIt at Car-Free Happy Hour
Here’s a group of folks who want the Portland Bicycle Plan built! Take your Build It photo and put it on Twitter or Facebook today to join the campaign.
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Help ODOT Prioritize
Via the OTRAN list. The Oregon Environmental Council is encouraging citizens to provide input to ODOT on criteria for the STIP (State Transportation Improvement Plan): WHAT: Your comments are needed on the draft eligibility criteria and prioritization factors for the 2012-2015 STIP. WHY: Suggested updates to the eligibility criteria and prioritization factors for determining which…
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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…
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Partnerships for Pedestrian Safety
America Walks is celebrating the work of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition in forming partnerships to promote safety, including: Share the Road Safety Class is a first-offense diversion course for road users who have impeded another’s right of way Eye to Eye is a campaign that has raised awareness about our shared responsibilities on the road…