"Stimulus" is this week's news buzz word. Everyone from Obama to Adams is throwing around big numbers, promising to pull the economy up by the government-funding bootstraps. FDR and LBJ would be proud. To throw in one more acronym, let's talk about ODOT. The Oregon Department of Transportation has released its list of projects worthy of federal stimulus funding. Improved lighting along the I-205 bike corridor made the list. The stretch of corridor between Clackamas Town Center and Woodstock and 92nd would be brightened.
With the total cost of proposed improvements at almost $180,000, this Fo-Poer is flabbergasted that US-26 West between I-205 and downtown didn't make the list-- those potholes are getting fierce! (Or is that a city issue? Pipe in if you know.)
One more good piece of news for bikers: the Bicycle Transportation Alliance is currently drafting a bill that would make it legal for cyclists to roll through stoplights, AKA "Idaho Style" biking rules. The proposed law change would mean that bikers would observe traffic conditions, and use their own judgement to determine if a full stop is necessary.
Pair these stories with possible stimulus funding for an expanded streetcar along Foster, and there's almost no reason not to plan an earth-friendly commute.
Via BikePortland.Org.
Top photo by Robert Ashworth.
