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Now I’ve Heard Everything
As many of you know, I’m a big supporter of the idea of taking West Burnside from I-405 to NW 23rd down to 10-foot lanes (currently at 11 feet) to let the sidewalks expand to 10 feet from their current eight. The latest argument advanced by the opponents of this idea, mentioned at a recent…
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Portland Outlasts Davis in One Category
We were all a bit stung when Davis, CA became the first Platinum cycling city in the U.S. I’m happy to say we’ve bested them in one category. I remarked a few months ago about the fact that Davis’ bike radio program, Bike Talk, was available via podcast while our own estimable KBOO Bike Show…
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Advocacy/Input Opportunities
Here are a couple of ways you can have impact on the transportation system: Over at the BTA blog, they are noting that the Metro Green Spaces bond measure may include funds for trails that could be used by bikes and peds. The hearings are this evening and Saturday. Get the details. ODOT is soliciting…
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Third Time the Charm?
After being rained out two weeks in a row, Multnomah County is going to try one more time this weekend to close the Burnside Bridge to setup for the upcoming maintence project. Good luck…
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Help Local Blogger Get to D.C.
Over at Bike Portland, Jonathan Maus is appealing for help in funding his trip to this year’s National Bike Summit. Having had the wonderful opportunity to go to Prague and Amsterdam this fall, I can testify how valuable these kind of field trips are for a blogger. Not only does it expand the consciousness of…