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Rise in cycling creates puzzles for Portland
A growing number of Portland cyclists is prompting city officials to ask how to make bicycle routes that are safer and more comfortable. Five city routes are the subjects of an analysis to determine what modifications can help cyclists.
Sandy tries to connect to inter-city bike route
City officials want a new bike route to pass through Sandy. The city is requesting federal money that would build a path connecting Sandy to the Springwater Corridor trail and create, the city hopes, a bike tourism destination.
Minneapolis passes Portland on bikes
Ouch. A recent ranking of America's Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities by Bicycle magazine has Portland taking second fiddle to Minneapolis, MN.
Minneapolis passes Portland on bikes
Ouch. A recent ranking of America's Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities by Bicycle magazine has Portland taking second fiddle to Minneapolis, MN.
Council approves bioswales for bike boulevards
Portland City Council today gave its final nod of approval for $20 million in construction contract savings to be used to build bioswales on bike boulevards.
Contract savings to fund green streets, bike plan
Contract-bid savings from the Bureau of Environmental Services could be used for green street projects and the Bicycle Plan for 2030 according to a decision by Portland City Council today. […]
Legislation offers $2B for pedestrian, bike projects
The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 would provide money to communities for transportation projects related to pedestrian and cyclist access by creating a $2 billion competitive grant program with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Portland offers cyclists new left-turn lanes
One new project aimed at cyclists is a small turnoff on the right side of the road that allows cyclists to pull out of traffic and wait for an opening to cross the street. As a result, cyclists don't need to compete with drivers in a left-turn lane.
Bike plan approved; funding not settled
Portland City Council today unanimously approved a plan to build $600 million in projects over the next 20 years to improve access to biking routes within the city.
Vote on Portland bike plan delayed
Portland City Council on Thursday delayed a vote on approval of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030, which includes a $600 million investment in building projects to improve routes for cyclists over the next 20 years.
Bike plan funding starts small
The Portland Bureau of Transportation will need to prove an increased demand for bike projects before it can fund its $600 million bike plan.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
