Chad Lykins

I read your post in the voice of David Attenborough.

Given our awful record on traffic safety & the fact that traffic cameras still haven't been replaced in most of the city, it is an especially bad time to roll back traffic calming measures.

Council needs to pass a policy that says removing safety infrastructure requires prior approval by council.

photo of a person with a sign next to a diverter. Text says: 4:00 PM [URGENT] Save Our NW Greenways Rally NOT A RIDE 💚 NW Everett Diverter, NW Everett St & NW 20th Ave., Portland OR 97209 RJ User-uploaded image for [URGENT] Save Our NW Greenways Rally Thu, Aug 7, 2025, 4:00 PM Meet at 4pm, make some signs, rally until 6pm! 6:00 PM Thanks to Bike Portland's reporting, we know that Mayor Wilson is planning to remove critical diverters at NW 20th and Everett, NW Johnson & 15th, and NW Johnson & 14th. This plan has been concocted without any public process, and is a unilateral decision by the Mayor. Please join us at NW 20th and Everett to protect this critical safety infrastructure! Story: https://bikeportland.org/2025/08/07/diverter-supporters-plan-to-occupy-intersection-in-show-of-support-as-removal-looms-395795 Link to event: https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/event-22424

RALLY TODAY
Save Our NW Greenways Rally
Thu, Aug 7, 4 to 6 PM
NW Everett & NW 20th Ave

PDX Mayor Wilson plans to remove safety diverters at NW 20th and Everett, NW Johnson & 15th, and NW Johnson & 14th, without any public process.

Please help to protect this critical safety infrastructure!

Excellent investigative reporting @bikeportland.org on City plans to remove diverters.

Big diverters slow car traffic & reclaim street space for people.

BikeLoud @strongtownspdx.bsky.social Bike Advisory Committee question City motives.
@councilorgreen.bsky.social supports diverters.

Stay tuned..

I am receiving significant constituent communications opposing the removal of active transportation / pedestrian safety infrastructure slated to be removed in NW Portland. I'm deeply concerned with this move, believe it sets us back, and actively working to find a suitable public forum to discuss

Very pleased to post this great conversation with Cristobal Young.

“high earners are leaving Multnomah County in troves because of high taxes!”

yeah okay…

this book (The Myth of the Millionaire Tax Flight by Cristobal Young) was published in 2018 so that’s a huge caveat but… i present to you the truth, which is definitely not what we’ve been told!

Helsinki records zero traffic deaths for full year Helsinki has completed 12 months without a single traffic fatality, a milestone credited to lower speed limits, safer infrastructure, and years of consistent planning, officials say.

Helsinki Pop: 690,000
Annual Traffic Deaths: 0

Portland Pop: 635,000
Annual Traffic Deaths: 58

Helsinki records zero traffic deaths for full year - Helsinki Times share.google/2F7BuWrzYW1A...

It is weird that the proposed rules include mandatory off street parking. Protect farmland by turning farmland into parking spaces?

One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”

“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.”
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Check out my newsletter to get an update why thousands of people are fighting for Preschool for All.

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Jaw dropping.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/n...

I ♥️ NY

My office has produced a brief report that addresses the tax burden myths that are driving the current push to halt the Preschool for All revenue collection. Credit goes to my Senior Policy Advisor and Chief Economist Dr. Erik Dean. Bottom line: taxes are not driving people out of the county 🧵

Vienna density

Vienna density

Vienna density

Vienna density

“This spring, Vienna passed a historic climate law, outlining a plan to get its climate pollution down to zero by 2040. Leaders see the city's vast social housing program as a critical tool.

Vienna has two types of social housing: city-owned & city-subsidized.” @npr.org

www.npr.org/2025/06/15/n...

In addition to the massive crowds downtown for Portland's #NoKings march, there were also smaller groups on street corners and bridges all over the city, from Sellwood, South Waterfront, Mt. Tabor, Hillsdale. Incredible turnout.

New fencing to prevent homeless camping at 1 site in Portland will cost $900K The Oregon Department of Transportation is collaborating with the city of Portland on the project with the state covering the construction costs.

The truth is that I-405 is an open wound in the middle of Portland. Close the wound and let the city grow together and heal.

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I'll be there! Come hear about some of the most innovative ideas in city and county government.

We are faced with hard choices this year. This isn’t one of them. Thank you for fighting to protect children’s mental health.

@juliabrim-edwards.bsky.social @vincejonesdixon.bsky.social @shannonsingleton.bsky.social

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Portland legalized fourplexes with smart regulations a few years ago, and it's unlocking housing abundance and affordability beyond most people's highest expectations.

Cities that need more homes regular people can afford (and who doesn't) should do likewise.

“And Breathe Normally”: Impacts of low emission zones on sick leave and mental well-being Air pollution poses a global concern due to its detrimental effects on climate, healthcare, and human capital accumulation. However, there is limited …

📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an **18.5%** reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.

The Thorns have picked a new Pope

Great ride this morning on the @pbotinfo.bsky.social bike bus!

Many of my favorite people in PDX were there including @councilorgreen.bsky.social @councilorepg.bsky.social @stephrouth.bsky.social & Christian of @pdxforall.bsky.social & Luke of @pnwelcome.bsky.social & so many more. 🚲

Very glad to see PFA stepping up its presence on the Westside. Also loving the collaboration between Portland Parks and Portland Public Schools to host PFA locations!

How an Arkansas City Became an Epicenter of the Biking World Buoyed by the interests of the family behind Walmart, Bentonville has become an unexpected hub for cycling.

People are so desperate for safe cycling infrastructure that they'll travel to Bentonville, AR to find it.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...

Fund transit so I don’t have to wait 20 minutes for the frequent bus after the Thorns game

Car-free street full of children and other pedestrians

Paris says yes to 500 more car-free streets!

In Sunday’s referendum, 67% of Parisians voted to reclaim city space for walking and cycling. The decision means 10,000 parking spaces will be removed, continuing a shift that’s already halved car traffic since 2000.

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Exactly! Every PPS school board member should be begging their city councilors to legalize more housing.

Kudos to @robgalanakis.bsky.social who is the only school board member or candidate to publicly take a stance on this so far.

Looking to add a cargo bike to the family fleet. Anyone in Portland interested in trading for my Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0?

Same here. D4 resident.