OREGON WALKS

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Oregon Walks promotes walking and advocates for safe, convenient, and attractive walking conditions as an essential part of thriving, sustainable, and connected communities.

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Walkstars 2025: A Night of Celebration, Community, and Purpose (aka the Best Party in Town

By Marian Mumin | June 5, 2025 | 0

Walkstars 2025: A Night of Celebration, Community, and Purpose (aka the Best Party in Town) On May 17th, we hosted our annual fundraiser event, Walkstars, and it was wonderful! Held at OMSI’s Theory Restaurant, the evening brought together our incredible Oregon Walks family: supporters, activists, community leaders, and long time friends. In many ways, each […]

A Massive Transportation Bill in the Oregon Legislature

By Marian Mumin | February 13, 2025 | 0

Oregon lawmakers are deeply immersed in significant transportation legislation that will shape the state’s transportation infrastructure for decades. The legislation is expected to allocate billions for road maintenance, road building, public transit, and walking/biking transportation projects. The key question: Will the legislature prioritize investments in sustainable, multimodal transportation, or will funding continue to favor the […]

Trees in the Curb Zone: PBOTs Innovative Pilot Program to Enhance Portland’s Tree Canopy 

By Marian Mumin | June 1, 2024 | 0

Trees in the Curb Zone: PBOTs Innovative Pilot Program to Enhance Portland’s Tree Canopy  As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is launching a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming our city’s streetscape: the “Trees in the Curb Zone” pilot project. This innovative project, supported by a $500,000 grant from the […]