Portland Transport

Category: Modes

  • Who Needs an SUV?!

    One of the most striking things we saw in the Netherlands was whole families traveling together by bike. Perhaps the most touching scene, which we saw several times, was a parent riding side-by-side with a younger child, with a hand outstretched on the child’s shoulder to guide him or her. While unfortunately I didn’t get…

  • Speak up for Bikes!

    Head over to Bike Portland to get clued in on two important opportunities for public input on bike-related issues. I’m particularly enthused about the idea of a waterfront bike connection from the Eastbank Esplanade to Cathedral Park.

  • Crosswalks of the Netherlands

    You knew it was coming. My obsession with crosswalks had to include some snaps of pedestrian crossings in the Netherlands. So here they are…

  • Bikes Losing the Battle in China?

    Jerry Schneider passes along a pointer to a story about some Chinese cities outlawing electric bicycles. Apparently they’re congesting the roads for cars. The CBA (Chinese Bicycle Association – wouldn’t BTA love that membership base) is appealing.

  • Streetcar/Bike Conflict Averted

    We reported here a few weeks ago about a conflict brewing between bike lanes and streetcar tracks in South Waterfront. It was also blogged about in other places. I’m happy to report that City Council adopted a resolution this morning with a new concept that has the support of representatives of all the modes. The…