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Portland’s new city councilors talk homelessness approach
All 12 new Portland city councilors and Mayor Keith Wilson were sworn into office Dec. 19, marking a new day for the city’s government. This is the first and only time all 12 city councilors will be sworn in simultaneously, requiring a much larger stage to mark the event. A full house at the Newmark…
Oregon Legislature to decide the future of transportation funding, bicycle safety
On December 12, The Street Trust hosted a press conference with other bicycle advocacy groups to discuss safety, funding and Oregon’s declining bike-friendly status. Policy Director Ken McLeod from the League of American Bicyclists announced that Oregon has dropped from #2 to #3 in their 2024 Bicycle Friendly State rankings, behind Massachusetts and Washington, which…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile | Friend or stranger, Bob welcomes all
Bob has been a vendor with Street Roots for only a short while, but his presence is already making an impression. Born and raised in Portland, he’s deeply familiar with the city and its challenges, having faced homelessness and befriending others who also faced similar struggles. It was a friend — another Street Roots vendor…
