In a recent meeting, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) leader Art Pearce addressed the controversial bike lane removal on NE 33rd Avenue, citing unintended emotional harm to neighbors. Frustration escalated as committee member David Stein expressed difficulty supporting PBOT, highlighting challenges in building bike infrastructure. Pearce defended PBOT’s track record, attributing recent missteps to budget […]
URGENT URGENT URGENT COLD WEATHER: THE GIFT OF CARING! North Portland Cares! and PEOPLE MATTER MOST!!!
Friends, We are in the midst of several cold days and we all know that there are going to be a lot of people and animals that are going to need our attention!! Check on those in our neighborhood even if we don’t know them!! And particularly the most vulnerable among us! Resources: call 2-1-1- for information about severe weather shelters. You […]
TriMet’s Gift: Free Rides for a Safe New Year’s Eve!
TriMet is bringing back its popular tradition of free rides on New Year’s Eve, ensuring a safe and accessible transportation option for revelers. This initiative, extended in partnership with C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar, aims to address the spike in traffic fatalities and reduce risks during the holiday season. As Portland faces heightened crash risks, TriMet […]
TriMet’s 2024 Fare’s Rise
TriMet fares in Portland are set to increase on Jan. 1, 2024, with a 12% rise for adult two-and-a-half-hour and all-day passes. The adjustment aims to offset growing operating costs, marking the first fare increase since 2012. Monthly passes for adults, currently at $100, will remain unchanged. TriMet’s decision to raise fares faced opposition earlier […]