Street View

A regular column on all things Portland transportation/city planning/urbanism/whatever writer Taylor Griggs feels like talking about.

Election Guide 2024 Oct 16 3:38 AM

Street View: How Transportation is Shaping This Year’s Election

Many of this year’s City Council candidates can hold their own in wonky transportation spaces. Here’s how activists got in their ears, and what might come of it.

Street View Aug 16 2:35 PM

STREET VIEW: The Past, Present, and Future of Sandy Boulevard

Sandy Blvd needs work. But it has good bones, and a rich, fascinating history.

Street View Jul 26 2:00 PM

STREET VIEW: Is the Central Eastside Good Now?

Okay, the area has always had its charms. But thanks to new bike infrastructure and a vision for the future, it's getting a lot better.

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Street View Jul 1 8:00 AM

STREET VIEW: Let Portland’s E-Bike Revolution Begin

A plan to use PCEF money for electric bike rebates could be a game-changer for the city—if leaders are willing to listen.

Street View Jun 11 8:05 AM

STREET VIEW: Biketown for Who?

Portland deserves a better bike share program.

Opinion May 3 4:00 PM

STREET VIEW: Paying for the Pavement

Portland's gas tax is a cheap price to pay for all the costs of driving a car.

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Street View Apr 5 2:30 PM

STREET VIEW: Public Transit Safety Concerns Deserve a Thoughtful Response

We can’t just sweep violence under the rug. But a punitive approach to public safety isn’t the way, either.

Opinion Mar 22 4:15 PM

STREET VIEW: Soho House and Portland's Disappearing Public Spaces

The meaning of public space is being tarnished and sanitized for the rich.

Street View Mar 8 11:50 AM

STREET VIEW: “The Bike Lanes That Drive Everybody Crazy”

Portland needs a more clear-eyed vision for transportation.

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