Oregon

Freeway

More States Cracking Down on Slow Drivers in the Passing Lane

Some people just can't help but help themselves to the fast lane.

March 17, 2017 - PBS

Road Maintenance

Portland Anarchists Illegally Repair Potholes

Saying that they believe in direct action and suspecting the motives of the State, a group of Portland anarchists are taking to the streets to fix potholes.

March 16, 2017 - Boing Boing

Portland

Relief for the High-End Renter in Portland

Portland has built many new apartments in the city's core, and that seems to be slowing down rent growth in the area.

March 14, 2017 - The Oregonian

Dog

Is Eugene, Oregon's Downtown Dog Ban, a Stealth Ban on Homeless?

The Eugene City Council enacted a 'trial dog ban' in downtown to protect public safety after complaints of aggressive dogs.

March 13, 2017 - The Register-Guard

Speed Limit

Emergency Speed Limit Change Under Consideration in Portland

After a series of pedestrian deaths, Portland considers an emergency speed limit change on SE Division.

March 4, 2017 - The Oregonian

Accessory Dwelling Unit

A Portland-Brand Building Boom: Accessory Dwelling Units

It's possible that construction permits for accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats or mother-in-law units, could surpass permits for regular homes.

March 3, 2017 - Portland Tribune

Biketown, Portland, Bike Share

Portland's Biketown to Include 'Adaptive Bikes' to Ensure Universal Access

The city of Portland is wearing the Yellow Jersey on equity issues connected to the Biketown bikeshare system.

March 1, 2017 - Bike Portland

Portland Pearl District Streetcar

A Highway Expansion Debate in Portland

The man in charge of public transit in the land of streetcars, bridges without cars, and bike-riding congressmembers is calling for three large highway expansion projects.

February 23, 2017 - Portland Tribune

Oregon State Capitol Building

Cap-and-Trade Back on the Table in Oregon

A new report and hearings by the state's House and Senate environment committees has put a cap-and-trade policy to curb carbon emissions back in play in Salem.

February 22, 2017 - Statesman Journal

I-5 Bridge

Back From the Dead: The Columbia River Crossing Between Portland and Vancouver

Washington lawmakers are looking for solutions to worsening congestion between their state and the city of Portland—possible solutions includes a controversial bridge proposal that had been abandoned for years.

February 19, 2017 - Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland

Portland Prepares for the Big One

A new report identifies key actions for the city of Portland to prepare for the certainty of a large earthquake.

February 16, 2017 - The Oregonian

Marching Band

The (Place) Doctor Will See You Now

How a small town in Oregon used a data-driven, analytical approach towards putting policies in place to increase their economic and environmental resiliency.

February 10, 2017 - Modern Cities

Small-Scale Apartment

This Start-Up Takes (Some) of the Hassle Out of Renting

Entrepreneur Tyrone Poole's Oregon start-up matches prospective tenants with rental units they qualify for, eliminating legwork and application fees.

February 3, 2017 - CityLab

Pacific Coast Highway

Oregon DOT Audit Gives Mixed Review

Independent auditing from consulting group McKinsey found Oregon's Department of Transportation wastes too much money in cost overruns, especially on small projects that also tend to finish late.

February 2, 2017 - The Oregonian

Arch Rock Beach

Oregon Residents Could Soon Pay a Fee to Hit the Water

The state of Oregon will consider legislation that would raise $2.17 million a year by implementing a fee on non-motorized users of public waterways.

January 29, 2017 - Mail Tribune

Derek Mindler

Portland Coming to Grips with the Deaths of Four Homeless People

In the wake of a deadly cold spell, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the city's government searches for ways to protect the city's homeless.

January 26, 2017 - The Seattle Times

Street Grid

Defining the Perfect Block Length for Walkability

Researchers at Harvard University have looked at multiple street grids around the country to identify what block size is the perfect length for walkability.

January 25, 2017 - The Harvard Gazette

Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge

Legal Battle Over Wildlife Refuges in Northern California and Southern Oregon

A lawsuit marks the latest twist in an ongoing legal battle over what conservationists consider one of the most important waterfowl sanctuaries in the country.

January 22, 2017 - The Oregonian

Homeless Encampment

Healthcare Provider Gives $2.27 Million to Help House Homeless in Portland

Kaiser Permanente Northwest has taken action in the fight against homelessness—acknowledging that adequate healthcare is impossible for people living on the streets.

January 18, 2017 - The Oregonian

State capital building

Tenants and Landlords Battling in Oregon

2017 has all the makings of a classic showdown in Oregon, where the state legislature will consider to policies that deeply divide the interest interests of tenants and landlords.

January 16, 2017 - The Portland Mercury

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