BTA speaks for national agenda at Bike Summit in DC
Posted by: SusanMar 17 2010, 2:24 pm
Read a report from our advocacy team and find out what you can do to advocate for walking and biking nationally.
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Mar 17 2010, 2:24 pm
City Council Vote Wednesday, March 17th on $20 Million
Posted by: GerikMar 16 2010, 6:34 pm
We write to you today in support of the proposal to build Green Streets and fund them through cost savings on the Big Pipe project. This ordinance is a win-win for clean water, city ratepayers, and livable communities. Here’s why:
Thursday: Discuss future of bike events on Skyliner Road in Bend
Posted by: MargauxMar 16 2010, 1:04 pm
The Deschutes County Commission may impose a limit on the number bicycling events that take place on Skyliner Road in Bend.
Attend a Bike Boulevard Open House
Posted by: GerikMar 15 2010, 5:23 pm
The City of Portland is preparing to build new bike boulevards and they want your input.
City Hall Likely to Approve $20M "kickstart" to Bike Plan.
Posted by: CarlMar 10 2010, 4:48 pm
City Hall is likely to approve $20M for implementation of joint The Bureau of Environmental Services and Bureau of Transportation "Green Streets" projects — a big step forward for the Bicycle Plan for 2030.
City Council will decide on new funding for Portland Bike Plan tomorrow
Posted by: MargauxMar 09 2010, 2:53 pm
If you are available between 10 am and noon on Wednesday, March 10, please join the BTA and community members at City Hall to testify in favor of the proposed $20 million seed investment.
Speak up for new bike lanes on NW Bethany Blvd in Washington County
Posted by: MargauxMar 09 2010, 9:51 am
Don't let bike lanes get voted off the island in Washington County.
This Saturday, ask the City to FUND IT!
Posted by: CarlMar 03 2010, 4:05 pm
Community Budget Forum
Saturday, March 6th, 1:00-3:30 PM
IRCO Community Space
10301 NE Glisan St.
Senate Approves 30 Day Extension
Posted by: GerikMar 03 2010, 11:13 am
Senate passes 30 day extension. This means that Department of Transportation employees who have been furloughed since Monday morning, returned to work today.
One Senator Halts Federal Transportation Funding
Posted by: GerikMar 02 2010, 12:48 pm
Today's big story is about dysfunction in the US Senate and how it will impact transportation projects across the nation.
US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood describes the situation as a political game.
I am sorry to report that DOT will furlough nearly 2,000 employees without pay Monday.
This means DOT must temporarily shut down highway reimbursements [...]
