Last summer we saw a very successful one-time event that closed a loop of streets in North Portland to through auto traffic and let bikes, peds, strollers, skateboards, etc. rule the streets. I’m delighted that we will get THREE such events this year: June 21 North Portland July 19 Northeast Portland August 16 Southeast Portland…

Here’s a great idea that came over transom this week via the SHIFT list. I’m going to try to get there: What’s your vision of sustainable transportation and how to make it happen for Portland and the greater world? How do you get around in Portland in and in the greater world? What are you…

From the Southeast Uplift online newsletter: Community Conversations Sunnyside-Centenary United Methodist Church 3520 SE Yamhill Tuesday, February 17 7 PM Transition Sunnyside is a project of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association’s Sustainability Committee to inspire a community-level conversation about how to begin shifting our patterns of living away from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels (oil,…

The Multnomah Youth Commission is working with TriMet to establish free transit passes for all students in the region in 6th-12th grades, with a goal of beginning a pilot program for students in Portland Public Schools (one district) in September of this year. They’re seeking community support in the form of letters of encouragement to…

On February 6 and 7, 2008, the City of Portland is holding two public open houses for residents to learn more about the first Sunday Parkways event to be held in North Portland in June 2008. When & Where: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Kaiser Town Hall 3704 N. Interstate Avenue 2nd…