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@nextportland.bsky.social is rising from the ashes!
Start looking out for these more frequently…
News Roundup: Moda Center, James Beard Public Market, 1847 Food Park, and more www.nextportland.com/2026/02/10/n...
February 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM
@nextportland.bsky.social is rising from the ashes!
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Just off a call w Jeffrey Tumlin, who was the Director of Transportation of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency 2019-2024... when robotaxis came to town.
He says Oregon is at risk of copying CA's failure by letting Waymo come in w/o local regulations.
HB 4085 is really bad folks!!
He says Oregon is at risk of copying CA's failure by letting Waymo come in w/o local regulations.
HB 4085 is really bad folks!!
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Just off a call w Jeffrey Tumlin, who was the Director of Transportation of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency 2019-2024... when robotaxis came to town.
He says Oregon is at risk of copying CA's failure by letting Waymo come in w/o local regulations.
HB 4085 is really bad folks!!
He says Oregon is at risk of copying CA's failure by letting Waymo come in w/o local regulations.
HB 4085 is really bad folks!!
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PBOT is sounding very balanced on AVs. They clearly think robotaxis are the Next Big Thing (to replace Uber/Lyft rideshare) w tons of upside, but they have major concerns.
February 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
PBOT is sounding very balanced on AVs. They clearly think robotaxis are the Next Big Thing (to replace Uber/Lyft rideshare) w tons of upside, but they have major concerns.
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Happy for the former Ravens intern.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Happy for the former Ravens intern.
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HB 4007, a bill currently being considered in the legislature, creates much-needed regulations that classify e-bikes and other powered devices, helping ensure everyone, including young riders, can travel safely. Stay tuned for updates on how you can support this bill as it makes is way to passage.
February 8, 2026 at 11:30 PM
HB 4007, a bill currently being considered in the legislature, creates much-needed regulations that classify e-bikes and other powered devices, helping ensure everyone, including young riders, can travel safely. Stay tuned for updates on how you can support this bill as it makes is way to passage.
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New paper finds that US bike deaths have "trended toward lower-density suburban areas" rather than central cities
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
February 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
New paper finds that US bike deaths have "trended toward lower-density suburban areas" rather than central cities
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Those killed tend to be poor and non-white.
Lesson: The suburbanization of poverty could be contributing to the surging number of cyclist fatalities.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
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cannot recommend highly enough
The Ursula LeGuin exhibit at the Oregon Contemporary Museum is fantastic. Tomorrow is the last day.
February 8, 2026 at 1:24 AM
cannot recommend highly enough
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This is also why rides like the weekly PSU Farmers’ Market are so important — it’s not just about going to the market, it’s the community built along the way. I never would have met Sandra if not for @hamirami.bsky.social starting #PDXMarketRides and for @chrissmith.us carrying the torch.
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
This is also why rides like the weekly PSU Farmers’ Market are so important — it’s not just about going to the market, it’s the community built along the way. I never would have met Sandra if not for @hamirami.bsky.social starting #PDXMarketRides and for @chrissmith.us carrying the torch.
Why don’t we have new articles of impeachment filed daily in the House?
President Trump posted a blatantly racist video clip of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, the latest in a long pattern by Trump of promoting offensive stereotypes about Black Americans and others. The White House press secretary dismissed criticism as “fake outrage.”
Trump Shares Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes
The White House press secretary dismissed criticism of the clip’s racist content, shared by the president’s Truth Social account, as “fake outrage.”
nyti.ms
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Why don’t we have new articles of impeachment filed daily in the House?
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Group ride to the market every Saturday the market is open! Details for the next one, Saturday at 10am as always: www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...
Calendar
Rides calendar
www.shift2bikes.org
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Group ride to the market every Saturday the market is open! Details for the next one, Saturday at 10am as always: www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...
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The annual Portland Winter Light Festival kicks off February 6! With many events, installations and performances in the central city, Portland Streetcar service will once again be free to ride after 5pm each night of the festival—February 6, 7, 13 and 14.
January 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The annual Portland Winter Light Festival kicks off February 6! With many events, installations and performances in the central city, Portland Streetcar service will once again be free to ride after 5pm each night of the festival—February 6, 7, 13 and 14.
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In a statement to BikePortland this morning, Councilor Mitch Green called a bill in the legislature that aims to preempt local regulation of robotaxis, "appalling."
bikeportland.org/2026/02/05/a...
bikeportland.org/2026/02/05/a...
A showdown looms over robotaxis on Portland streets
It might not be a smooth ride for Waymo.
bikeportland.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
In a statement to BikePortland this morning, Councilor Mitch Green called a bill in the legislature that aims to preempt local regulation of robotaxis, "appalling."
bikeportland.org/2026/02/05/a...
bikeportland.org/2026/02/05/a...
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🧵 (1/4) On Transit Equity Day I want to make sure we're telling a fuller story of the fight for justice and better transit. 100 years before Rosa Parks, there was Elizabeth Jennings Graham and months before Rosa, there was Claudette Colvin.
February 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
🧵 (1/4) On Transit Equity Day I want to make sure we're telling a fuller story of the fight for justice and better transit. 100 years before Rosa Parks, there was Elizabeth Jennings Graham and months before Rosa, there was Claudette Colvin.
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Today is the official start of the Oregon Legislature's short session. We're excited to have legislation on this session's crowded agenda that will shape the future of micromobility in our state.
What HB 4007 the 'Safe Rides' Bill Does...
What HB 4007 the 'Safe Rides' Bill Does...
February 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Today is the official start of the Oregon Legislature's short session. We're excited to have legislation on this session's crowded agenda that will shape the future of micromobility in our state.
What HB 4007 the 'Safe Rides' Bill Does...
What HB 4007 the 'Safe Rides' Bill Does...
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@1000oregon.bsky.social has a nice call-to-action set up to support two ODOT reform bills up for consideration in this year's legislative session:
us17.campaign-archive.com?e=841469aa1c...
us17.campaign-archive.com?e=841469aa1c...
Demand accountability for transportation tax dollars 📢
us17.campaign-archive.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
@1000oregon.bsky.social has a nice call-to-action set up to support two ODOT reform bills up for consideration in this year's legislative session:
us17.campaign-archive.com?e=841469aa1c...
us17.campaign-archive.com?e=841469aa1c...
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If our "environmental protection" frameworks can stop an affordable housing project but can't stop a detention center or a highway expansion we really need to start talk about ripping things up root and branch.
January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
If our "environmental protection" frameworks can stop an affordable housing project but can't stop a detention center or a highway expansion we really need to start talk about ripping things up root and branch.
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I'm at a legislative town hall,
and Sen. Frederick is still gung ho about IBR despite the ballooning costs. Rep. Sanchez voted for bonding for the project but supposedly wasn't happy about it. 🙄
and Sen. Frederick is still gung ho about IBR despite the ballooning costs. Rep. Sanchez voted for bonding for the project but supposedly wasn't happy about it. 🙄
January 31, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I'm at a legislative town hall,
and Sen. Frederick is still gung ho about IBR despite the ballooning costs. Rep. Sanchez voted for bonding for the project but supposedly wasn't happy about it. 🙄
and Sen. Frederick is still gung ho about IBR despite the ballooning costs. Rep. Sanchez voted for bonding for the project but supposedly wasn't happy about it. 🙄
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Last night, Automatic Noodle won the Octavia Butler Award!! I'm so honored and happy!!! 🤖❤️🎉 www.instagram.com/p/DUI5pCokno...
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Last night, Automatic Noodle won the Octavia Butler Award!! I'm so honored and happy!!! 🤖❤️🎉 www.instagram.com/p/DUI5pCokno...
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in particular, two things I’d focus on are:
- how do help get people with in person, non-office jobs outside downtown get to work?
- how do you get people working from home to take non commuting trips by bike?
- how do help get people with in person, non-office jobs outside downtown get to work?
- how do you get people working from home to take non commuting trips by bike?
January 30, 2026 at 5:50 AM
in particular, two things I’d focus on are:
- how do help get people with in person, non-office jobs outside downtown get to work?
- how do you get people working from home to take non commuting trips by bike?
- how do help get people with in person, non-office jobs outside downtown get to work?
- how do you get people working from home to take non commuting trips by bike?
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Portland’s east waterfront after we demolish I5 next year
January 29, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Portland’s east waterfront after we demolish I5 next year
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New study of e-cargo bikes:
"Most participants felt more respected by motorists, more secure, more powerful, and more entitled as road users when e-cargo cycling [compared to traditional biking]."
doi.org/10.1080/2380...
"Most participants felt more respected by motorists, more secure, more powerful, and more entitled as road users when e-cargo cycling [compared to traditional biking]."
doi.org/10.1080/2380...
January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
New study of e-cargo bikes:
"Most participants felt more respected by motorists, more secure, more powerful, and more entitled as road users when e-cargo cycling [compared to traditional biking]."
doi.org/10.1080/2380...
"Most participants felt more respected by motorists, more secure, more powerful, and more entitled as road users when e-cargo cycling [compared to traditional biking]."
doi.org/10.1080/2380...
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☎️ Say NO to cuts to Safe Routes to School by calling the key Oregon decision-makers listed here...
Governor Kotek and the Joint Transportation Committee are considering taking funds from Safe Routes to School (SRTS) to fill other gaps in ODOT's budget.
Governor Kotek and the Joint Transportation Committee are considering taking funds from Safe Routes to School (SRTS) to fill other gaps in ODOT's budget.
January 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM
☎️ Say NO to cuts to Safe Routes to School by calling the key Oregon decision-makers listed here...
Governor Kotek and the Joint Transportation Committee are considering taking funds from Safe Routes to School (SRTS) to fill other gaps in ODOT's budget.
Governor Kotek and the Joint Transportation Committee are considering taking funds from Safe Routes to School (SRTS) to fill other gaps in ODOT's budget.
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nice of the oregonian to publish a week by week playback of why last year sucked so much www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
A year of failures: How Oregon Democrats bungled transportation funding
Oregon Democrats have spent more than a year trying and failing to secure more dollars to maintain the state’s roads and bridges.
www.oregonlive.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 PM
nice of the oregonian to publish a week by week playback of why last year sucked so much www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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PBOT staple appreciation post
January 20, 2026 at 5:56 AM
PBOT staple appreciation post
Nice review of IBR financial situation
I took a longer look at the $13.6 billion draft cost doc to try to find out:
1) How did it go up by $7.6 billion?
2) Which pieces went up the most?
3) If construction still starts this year with the bridge and ramps front-loaded, as appears to be the plan, is $5.5 billion enough to get them done?
1) How did it go up by $7.6 billion?
2) Which pieces went up the most?
3) If construction still starts this year with the bridge and ramps front-loaded, as appears to be the plan, is $5.5 billion enough to get them done?
The Interstate Bridge Replacement cost has more than doubled. Here's what's driving the increase
The $13.6 billion estimate is for the entire project, which includes not just the bridge itself but also a light rail extension and upgrades along five miles of I-5.
www.kgw.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Nice review of IBR financial situation