"legislators are prepared to reallocate millions from Safe Routes to School, bike and walking paths, passenger rail, and more. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill today. The Legislature must adjourn its short session by Sunday night."
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WEBINAR: What does the future look like for U.S. transportation?
Join Beth Osborne of @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social and Marisa Jones of Safe Routes Partnership for a review of what’s at stake for the future of federal policy.
🗓️ Monday, March 23, 2026
Register: buff.ly/z5HcWhb
Map of Portland including the borders of council districts and noting the first names of victims in the approximate location of 2025 deadly crashes.
In 2025, 39 people were killed in traffic crashes in Portland, 38% below recent years and the lowest since 2018.
Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
Other street safety investments being cut:
- The Community Paths program for building and maintaining multi-use public paths
- Dedicated revenue for seismic improvements and safety projects
- Connect Oregon program
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Read more on the transportation budget deal that includes devastating cuts to Safe Routes to School funding which makes walking, rolling, and biking safe and accessible for students across Oregon. Our Board Chair Thomas Ngo is quoted on the impact of this budget on the safety of our children.
People say BlueSky is an echo chamber but we have road cyclists, gravel cyclists, mountain bikers, single speeders, fixie riders, cargo bike riders, e-bike riders, hybrid riders, recumbent riders, bikepackers, randonneurs, and I'm sure we even have a few unicyclists among us
People's freedom to arrive at their designation safely should trump people's "freedom" to drive dangerously.
#StopSuperSpeeders
A group of researchers is outlining a new strategy to put more "micro-pantries" in American communities, in hopes of tackling the challenge of feeding hungry people who struggle to access traditional centralized food banks — especially if they don't drive.
EARLY BIRD EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY! Hear from and transportation movers and shakers at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit for $100 off until this Thursday, 3/5 with our early bird discount.
Go to oats2026.sched.com now to join us at the summit for less!
BREAKING: A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that New York’s congestion pricing toll is legal and may continue, handing a major victory to the state in its defense of the first-in-the-nation traffic reduction plan, which the Trump administration had tried for more than a year to kill.
Lindsay brings nearly 9 years of steady leadership to the organization, deep institutional knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to The Street Trust’s mission.
Read the full announcement here:
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After 5 years as Executive Director of The Street Trust, Sarah Iannarone stepped down from her role last month. Please join us in welcoming Lindsay Huber as our Interim Executive Director!
The Oregon House of Representatives in a 31-20 vote Monday passed a bill that would move the date Oregonians can vote on a controversial 2025 transportation law from November to May.
SRTS is an incredibly popular program across Oregon & a small investment with a huge impact. Read our reaction from Board Chair Thomas Ngo and read more from @oregoncapitalchronicle.com (including other cuts to safety programs): oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/03/01/t...
This weekend, the latest proposal to fill the large gap in Oregon's transportation budget was released. It includes devastating cuts to Safe Routes to School funding which helps make walking, rolling, & biking safe & accessible for students through investments in crossings, sidewalks & bike lanes.
“…disabled people are actually less likely to drive than nondisabled people and more likely to get around by walking and rolling and taking transit. Car-heavy cities are also disproportionately dangerous for disabled folks…”
@nondriver.bsky.social in @motherjones.com #Accessibility
TriMet is rolling back service on its Line 24 bus route near Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Northeast Portland starting Sunday and reducing the frequency of four other routes as the agency attempts to close a punishing $300 million budget gap.
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Today’s the day we’re celebrating WeBike’s 10th Birthday! We couldn’t be prouder to have cultivated this space for gender nonconforming, trans people and women in biking. Kudos to @familyride.bsky.social!
Reminder, the final Transportation Open House in District 2 is happening next Tuesday, March 3! Join us at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Gym from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. to weigh in on the conversation.
Can't join in-person? Our online open house and survey is still open:
I love this framing. It's about making *all* modes of transit safe and efficient. It's about equity. It's understanding that mobility is access to the world, and that access is restricted by car dependency.
Steel Bridge Skatepark Moves Forward (images) www.nextportland.com/2026/02/26/s...
State health officials say visitors to Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center late Wednesday may have been exposed to measles.
Join PBOT for an open house about location transportation funding in District 3 on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Atkinson Elementary School cafeteria located at 5800 SE Division St.
District 3, we'll see you tonight!
Can't make it to an in person open house, view the online open house and take the survey here: www.portland.gov/transportati...
Get the early bird discount before it expires Monday night at midnight at oats2026.sched.com
One reason you should go to the Oregon Active Transportation Summit this year: You can hear from people at the forefront of transportation policy and innovation like @councilormorillo.bsky.social and Coach Sam Balto of @bikebusworld.bsky.social, who will speak at Thursday's Innovators Lunch.
A group of people with bikes pose in the middle of a sunflower street mural
A fix-a-flat clinic at Bike Farm, the instructor smiles at the camera in front of an inside down bike while 3 seated students look on, smiling.
Another day, another WeBike 10th anniversary party post 😁! Calling all Portland metro area women, trans, and non-binary folks who bike (or are interested in bicycling and not yet doing so).
RSVP: thestreettrust.org/webike-party
Kotek says there's a bipartisan agreement on short-term transportation funding that avoids layoffs but didn't share details when OPB's @dirquez.bsky.social pressed her. This is the most recent public document, a suite of options including potential layoffs.
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After hours of debate, the Oregon Senate passed SB1599 by a 17-13 margin. If the bill can pass the House by Wednesday, it will ensure Oregon voters decide on the transportation tax and fee increases in May, rather than November as currently scheduled.
- Everyone who submits (whether selected to present or not) gets a discounted ticket, over 45% off regular price passes.
🆕 THIS YEAR: Submit a shorter, less formal lightning slide presentation for our special evening PK Slam at @cstpdx.bsky.social.
Go to www.OregonTransportationSummit.org/RFP
WHY SUBMIT?
- Reach the perfect audience to highlight transportation projects and technologies at this summit cohosted by @trecpdx.bsky.social
- Showcase your expertise to a regional audience of decision-makers.
- Shape conversations around innovative solutions, accessibility, and implementation.
