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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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Looking Ahead: Leadership in 2010
2010 brings an election for a new Metro President – current President David Bragdon is term-limited. Three very serious candidates are in the hunt for the May primary: Councilor Rex Burkholder – a 10-year Metro veteran and former chair of JPACT. Previously he founded the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Bob Stacey – most recently Executive Director…
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T4America Hiring in Oregon
Transportation for America is hiring a field organizer for Oregon. The position will be hosted at 1000 Friends of Oregon. Responsibilities include: Convene and provide staff support for a diverse coalition of partners and allies. Provide assistance with local education and outreach efforts of Oregon groups. Develop educational tools and materials on campaign goals and…
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Focus on Transportation, Health and Equity
From Coalition for a Livable Future: Transportation Health Equity Series: Save the Date A partnership of organizations in the Portland Metro region is proud to announce a series of events around Transportation Health Equity on January 28 and 29, 2010. An emerging working group of Metro Portland-Vancouver organizations announce a special series of community events…