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In the Shadows
Tales from the Oversold Cemetery
Portland’s popular Lone Fir Cemetery planned for Halloween visitors—not for news that it was home to twice-sold graves.
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Paralysis of Analysis
Greener Pastures? Bold Changes in NYC Lure Local Leader
Longtime Portland leader David Bragdon says he took top NYC job because of the city’s bold green movement.
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Wheels of Fortune
How Much Money Is Going to Bikes vs. Freight?
A breakdown of the money spent regionally on bikes vs. freight vs. transit.
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Bikes vs. Trucks
Freight Eyes $18 Million Usually Spent on Bikes and Pedestrians
The Port of Portland eyes $18 million in local bike/ped funding in favor of freight funding. Will politicians bite?
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CRC in the Crosshairs
Quiet Metro Idea Could Kill the Big Bridge
Are Metro politicians quietly taking aim to kill the CRC?
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Stop Moving Here
Portland: Twice as Many New People as Jobs by 2050
Metro predicts higher density in Portland future, but only half as many
new jobs as new people.
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It’s The Bridge, Stupid
Why You Should Care About the Metro President’s Race
What separates the two white, male, progressive, pro-bike candidates
for Metro president? One big bridge.
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Bonjour Beaverton!
European Bike Ambassadors School Portland
Bike experts school Portland and its suburbs on how to become a bit
more European.