Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

1–30 of 2024

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Here we discuss upcoming street construction projects, regional transportation plans, and development proposals that may affect the city's environment for walkers, cyclists, and residents with disabilities.

New for 2022: We are in the process of migrating committee documents and information to our new website: https://www.portlandbikeped.org/

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Bridget Huber, … Corey Templeton6

Aug 11

Vannah/Forest traffic signal

Thanks everyone for these suggestions, and for the commiseration. There's no bike symbol stencil

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Vannah/Forest traffic signal

Thanks everyone for these suggestions, and for the commiseration. There's no bike symbol stencil

Aug 11

John Clark, … Winston Lumpkins3

Aug 9

Next Meeting - Monday, 8/8 at 7 PM + Election Nominations

I reached out to Jeremiah Bartlet (Transportation engineer with the Department of Public works) &

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Next Meeting - Monday, 8/8 at 7 PM + Election Nominations

I reached out to Jeremiah Bartlet (Transportation engineer with the Department of Public works) &

Aug 9

Aug 9

Franklin Street

Bike/Ped friends, Here is a preview of the Franklin Reclamation Authority's upcoming email blast.

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Franklin Street

Bike/Ped friends, Here is a preview of the Franklin Reclamation Authority's upcoming email blast.

Aug 9

Aug 9

Summer City Councilor Ride Recap + Fall Councilor Ride Invitation

Dear City Officials, Please see the attached recap of our City Council bicycle ride held on June 29,

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Summer City Councilor Ride Recap + Fall Councilor Ride Invitation

Dear City Officials, Please see the attached recap of our City Council bicycle ride held on June 29,

Aug 9

Aug 8

Provisional Route for Next Councilor Ride: Edge City Edition

Which will be last Sunday in September: Here is a possible route on and around the Portland periphery

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Provisional Route for Next Councilor Ride: Edge City Edition

Which will be last Sunday in September: Here is a possible route on and around the Portland periphery

Aug 8

Aug 6

Fwd: Three types of bicyclist behavior

I just had another article published by the CyclingSavvy organization. I review the different types

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Fwd: Three types of bicyclist behavior

I just had another article published by the CyclingSavvy organization. I review the different types

Aug 6

George Rheault, … Christopher Parelius9

Aug 6

Cars & NIMBYs - Paving the Way for Today's "Old Port" but Never Mentioned in Today's PPH Article

This reminds me of the NNEPRA plan to utilize that rail RoW ending at Harbor View Park to create a

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Cars & NIMBYs - Paving the Way for Today's "Old Port" but Never Mentioned in Today's PPH Article

This reminds me of the NNEPRA plan to utilize that rail RoW ending at Harbor View Park to create a

Aug 6

George Rheault, … Lucas Ankhartz11

Aug 5

Bike Share Update (this one for real!)

Having an easy to use rental/drop off spot would be a game changer. The bus doesn't come enough

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Bike Share Update (this one for real!)

Having an easy to use rental/drop off spot would be a game changer. The bus doesn't come enough

Aug 5

Scsmedia, John Clark2

Aug 5

Sign Blocked by Pole on Valley Street

Oh hey, I see part of my house in this photo. Thanks for passing this along to the city, Steven. I

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Sign Blocked by Pole on Valley Street

Oh hey, I see part of my house in this photo. Thanks for passing this along to the city, Steven. I

Aug 5

William Chabot, … Zack Barowitz17

Aug 4

Design a Better Casco Bay Bridge

I double-agree with these recommendations. Maybe we can put them in front of someone at the city. We

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Design a Better Casco Bay Bridge

I double-agree with these recommendations. Maybe we can put them in front of someone at the city. We

Aug 4

Zack Barowitz, … Christopher Parelius8

Aug 4

Roux-minder: Site walk today at 5:30

Yeah I agree with the straight shot as well, especially if this is a direct connection to Washington

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Roux-minder: Site walk today at 5:30

Yeah I agree with the straight shot as well, especially if this is a direct connection to Washington

Aug 4

Aug 2

The Car Reduction Therapy Experience / Thurs, Aug 4th @ 5:30pm - E-Bike Cafe in SoPo

HI all, Hope some of you can come to this and pass the word on... ---- The Car Reduction Therapy

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The Car Reduction Therapy Experience / Thurs, Aug 4th @ 5:30pm - E-Bike Cafe in SoPo

HI all, Hope some of you can come to this and pass the word on... ---- The Car Reduction Therapy

Aug 2

John Brooking, … George Rheault3

Aug 2

How a New Jersey city has achieved 0 traffic deaths in 4 years

A lot of great inspiration, but Hoboken is a lot more apples and oranges for a place like us. The

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How a New Jersey city has achieved 0 traffic deaths in 4 years

A lot of great inspiration, but Hoboken is a lot more apples and oranges for a place like us. The

Aug 2

Aug 1

Roux Site Walk Details

Site walk is tomorrow. Anyone who would like to join can. 207-838-6120 Thanks Zack On Sat, Jul 30,

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Roux Site Walk Details

Site walk is tomorrow. Anyone who would like to join can. 207-838-6120 Thanks Zack On Sat, Jul 30,

Aug 1

Jul 31

Summer Council Ride Report - Final Draft

Hey everyone, Thanks to all who have contributed to the report from the last council ride. It's

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Summer Council Ride Report - Final Draft

Hey everyone, Thanks to all who have contributed to the report from the last council ride. It's

Jul 31

George Rheault, Zack Barowitz3

Jul 29

Saving Beachfront Properties - Maine's #1 Political Priority

I just love the rationale here: "This problem has been here for well over 100 years, but gosh

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Saving Beachfront Properties - Maine's #1 Political Priority

I just love the rationale here: "This problem has been here for well over 100 years, but gosh

Jul 29

Stephen Houdlette

Jul 28

Keep Europe’s War Against Cars Out Of America - Unintentional Parody

Mileage may vary, but Forbes isn't at the top of my list for outstanding journalism and yet this

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Keep Europe’s War Against Cars Out Of America - Unintentional Parody

Mileage may vary, but Forbes isn't at the top of my list for outstanding journalism and yet this

Jul 28

Scsmedia, John Brooking3

Jul 27

"Bike Boxes" on Forest Avenue at Preble Street Extension

Now to the group. Steven -----Original Message----- From: Scsmedia <scsmedia@aol.com> To:

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"Bike Boxes" on Forest Avenue at Preble Street Extension

Now to the group. Steven -----Original Message----- From: Scsmedia <scsmedia@aol.com> To:

Jul 27

Nathan Miller, Zack Barowitz2

Jul 27

Why is the BikeShare flying so under the radar?

Yea that is odd. Maybe they don't have the staff to administer it? On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 4:16

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Why is the BikeShare flying so under the radar?

Yea that is odd. Maybe they don't have the staff to administer it? On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 4:16

Jul 27

Zack Barowitz, Scsmedia2

Jul 27

Roux Institute Site Walk: Tuesday August 2nd at 5:30

I will be there. The best place to meet is at the campus itself. Steven Scharf -----Original Message-

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Roux Institute Site Walk: Tuesday August 2nd at 5:30

I will be there. The best place to meet is at the campus itself. Steven Scharf -----Original Message-

Jul 27

Winston Lumpkins, … State Rep. Grayson Lookner5

Jul 27

Upcoming Portland-Auburn rail advisory Council meeting

Thanks Winston for bringing this to the PBAC. It would be terrific if someone from the committee or

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Upcoming Portland-Auburn rail advisory Council meeting

Thanks Winston for bringing this to the PBAC. It would be terrific if someone from the committee or

Jul 27

Christopher Parelius, … John Brooking32

Jul 26

New Bike Lane on Elm Street

> We have several bikeboxes in Portland including already fading ones on Park Avenue Are you

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New Bike Lane on Elm Street

> We have several bikeboxes in Portland including already fading ones on Park Avenue Are you

Jul 26

Christopher Parelius, … Zack Barowitz4

Jul 24

Franklin and Munjoy Mockup

FRA meets intermittently but there are plenty opportunities for involvement. One need is someone with

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Franklin and Munjoy Mockup

FRA meets intermittently but there are plenty opportunities for involvement. One need is someone with

Jul 24

Jul 23

Think Globally, Get Your Lithium Locally?

NOPE. Maine seems very hell bent on making sure the environmental disruption from our shift away from

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Think Globally, Get Your Lithium Locally?

NOPE. Maine seems very hell bent on making sure the environmental disruption from our shift away from

Jul 23

Emilie Swenson, … Zack Barowitz8

Jul 21

I wish this was project

I agree wholeheartedly. (And we're this not a public list, I would be the first to volunteer to

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I wish this was project

I agree wholeheartedly. (And we're this not a public list, I would be the first to volunteer to

Jul 21

Christopher Parelius, … John Brooking9

Jul 20

Proposal to Amend Portland's Public Smoking Ban to include Transit Stops

Of course there's no official enforcement. I suppose maybe if someone was still smoking when the

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Proposal to Amend Portland's Public Smoking Ban to include Transit Stops

Of course there's no official enforcement. I suppose maybe if someone was still smoking when the

Jul 20

Christopher Parelius, John Clark2

Jul 20

Standing in the Bike Lane (UPS on Marginal Way)

Thankfully, I'm pretty sure that stretch of Marginal is one of the ones getting the "better

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Standing in the Bike Lane (UPS on Marginal Way)

Thankfully, I'm pretty sure that stretch of Marginal is one of the ones getting the "better

Jul 20

John Brooking, … Christopher Parelius23

Jul 15

Ghost bike for Christina Holt

Well put Milo. In wholeheartedly agree. -Chris On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 8:01 AM Milo Ackley <kackley@

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Ghost bike for Christina Holt

Well put Milo. In wholeheartedly agree. -Chris On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, 8:01 AM Milo Ackley <kackley@

Jul 15

Jul 15

What Housing Crisis?

Proposed housing development to bring 900 units to Kittery hits dead end | WGME

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What Housing Crisis?

Proposed housing development to bring 900 units to Kittery hits dead end | WGME

Jul 15

George Rheault, Zack Barowitz2

Jul 14

Portland Historic Preservation Survey

Another annoying set of survey questions On Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 8:48 AM George Rheault <george.

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Portland Historic Preservation Survey

Another annoying set of survey questions On Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 8:48 AM George Rheault <george.

Jul 14

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