The St. Johns Bridge will be closed for five nights starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, for biennial bridge inspections and routine maintenance by the Oregon Department of Transportation. The closure, lasting until early Saturday, Feb. 10, will affect most users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Detours are suggested for both the bridge’s east […]
Rolling Through Turbulence: Portland’s NE 33rd Bike Lane Controversy
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 […]