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Thanks for joining the Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee's (PBPAC's) email list.

Our website is https://www.portlandbikeped.org/ past meeting notes, reports & letters are archived there, as well as impossible to miss meeting notice.

The google group is moderated by PBPAC's executive committee, ensuring compliance with our bylaws. In short, make any conflicts of interest clear & refrain from any badgering, bullying or harassing comments.

The executive committee includes Myles Smith (Co-Chair), Winston Lumpkins IV (Co-Chair), Clayton Hopkins (Secretary), Luke Bartol (District 2), Rania Campbell-Bussiere (District 3), and James Cradock (District 4). [As of July 2026]

If you have any questions or concerns please email pbpac.chair@gmail.com.

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3:38 PM

Fwd: Media Release - Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Washington Avenue

No cyclists involved but another Octogenarian operator. 207-838-6120 917-696-5649 ZacharyBarowitz.com

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Fwd: Media Release - Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Washington Avenue

No cyclists involved but another Octogenarian operator. 207-838-6120 917-696-5649 ZacharyBarowitz.com

3:38 PM

Scsmedia, … Zack Barowitz10

9:43 AM

Portland City Council S&T Comm Agenda, Wed July 8, 2026 Bike Ped Presentation

I took the survey. I'm not sure how useful it is as a tool for telling me my comfort level

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Portland City Council S&T Comm Agenda, Wed July 8, 2026 Bike Ped Presentation

I took the survey. I'm not sure how useful it is as a tool for telling me my comfort level

9:43 AM

Portland Bike Ped, Zack Barowitz2

9:36 AM

Reminder: next PBPAC meeting is Wed 7/15 7pm @ 30 Danforth Street (in person)

Can I add a couple of things to the agenda? 1. The poor maintenance and striping of the Park Ave bike

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Reminder: next PBPAC meeting is Wed 7/15 7pm @ 30 Danforth Street (in person)

Can I add a couple of things to the agenda? 1. The poor maintenance and striping of the Park Ave bike

9:36 AM

Jacob Lavarnway, … Rauschpfeife51

5:17 AM

20 Is Plenty Campaign

Just for the intellectual comedy of it: Has anybody explained why it requires geological time to put

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20 Is Plenty Campaign

Just for the intellectual comedy of it: Has anybody explained why it requires geological time to put

5:17 AM

Zack Barowitz, Rosemarie De Angelis3

Jul 12

Cyclist death in Boston

James from the Gear Hub told me about the legal concept of “Rebuttable presumption of liability”

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Cyclist death in Boston

James from the Gear Hub told me about the legal concept of “Rebuttable presumption of liability”

Jul 12

Portland Bike Ped

Jul 7

Next meeting: Wednesday July 15 at 7pm @ 30 Danforth Street (in person)

Ahoy Portland Pedestrians & Pedal-destrians, Our next PBPAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday

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Next meeting: Wednesday July 15 at 7pm @ 30 Danforth Street (in person)

Ahoy Portland Pedestrians & Pedal-destrians, Our next PBPAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday

Jul 7

Liz Trice, … Rauschpfeife6

Jul 7

Neighborhood electric vehicles

Which leaves me wondering: If they're not "practicable", why is it necessary to ban

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Neighborhood electric vehicles

Which leaves me wondering: If they're not "practicable", why is it necessary to ban

Jul 7

Zack Barowitz, Scsmedia2

Jul 5

Are people testifying at city council tomorrow?

There is no city council meeting tomorrow night, July 6. The council holds two meetings in July on

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Are people testifying at city council tomorrow?

There is no city council meeting tomorrow night, July 6. The council holds two meetings in July on

Jul 5

Zack Barowitz, Rauschpfeife4

Jul 2

Fwd: RELEASE: City Awarded $2.12 M Federal Grant for Brighton Ave Safety Improvements

Minimum not minimal! 207-838-6120 917-696-5649 ZacharyBarowitz.com ATTENTION: The information in this

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Fwd: RELEASE: City Awarded $2.12 M Federal Grant for Brighton Ave Safety Improvements

Minimum not minimal! 207-838-6120 917-696-5649 ZacharyBarowitz.com ATTENTION: The information in this

Jul 2

Gordon Platt, … Scsmedia4

Jun 30

Crash- Bicyclist/Driver at Brighton and St John 6/29

They originally reported the wrong location, so some articles have it wrong. Steven Scharf On Tuesday

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Crash- Bicyclist/Driver at Brighton and St John 6/29

They originally reported the wrong location, so some articles have it wrong. Steven Scharf On Tuesday

Jun 30

Jun 30

Cyclist struck in Scarborough in one incident, a driver killed in another incident - just today

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/06/30/route-1-in-scarborough-closed-due-to-car-crash/ 1 killed,

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Cyclist struck in Scarborough in one incident, a driver killed in another incident - just today

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/06/30/route-1-in-scarborough-closed-due-to-car-crash/ 1 killed,

Jun 30

Jun 30

Segregation - First Housing Now the Beaches...

Glad to see some pushback on Cape Elizabeth's attempt to use their "police power" to

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Segregation - First Housing Now the Beaches...

Glad to see some pushback on Cape Elizabeth's attempt to use their "police power" to

Jun 30

Zack Barowitz, Scsmedia3

Jun 30

Fwd: Media Release - Portland Police Investigate Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Juvenile Bicyclist

Also note that the PPH has been absent in this news. They have become a newsmagazine that only

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Fwd: Media Release - Portland Police Investigate Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Juvenile Bicyclist

Also note that the PPH has been absent in this news. They have become a newsmagazine that only

Jun 30

Liz Trice, … Emma Holder8

Jun 29

LTE paving on Congress

Nicely done Liz! It's definitely a spot-lit issue in the city currently. As it should be. Emma

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LTE paving on Congress

Nicely done Liz! It's definitely a spot-lit issue in the city currently. As it should be. Emma

Jun 29

Luke Bartol, … Jaime Parker41

Jun 29

Another pedestrian hit

Hear hear! We really appreciate your leadership on this issue Councilor Kate! Jaime Parker Special

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Another pedestrian hit

Hear hear! We really appreciate your leadership on this issue Councilor Kate! Jaime Parker Special

Jun 29

Todd Russell, … Rauschpfeife4

Jun 26

Simultaneous Green Light with Green Pedestrian Walk Signal

Apparently it's in fact quite difficult to change a stoplight sequence in Portland, or so I'm

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Simultaneous Green Light with Green Pedestrian Walk Signal

Apparently it's in fact quite difficult to change a stoplight sequence in Portland, or so I'm

Jun 26

Jun 25

Maine Calling is doing a show on pedestrian deaths- CALL IN!

mainecalling What can be done to prevent the rise in pedestrian injuries and deaths in Maine? Friday,

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Maine Calling is doing a show on pedestrian deaths- CALL IN!

mainecalling What can be done to prevent the rise in pedestrian injuries and deaths in Maine? Friday,

Jun 25

Jun 25

Re: Greater Portland Metro and BSOOB Transit will increase bus fares effective August 1, 2026

FYI, we knew this was coming, just posting the official notice. Steven Scharf On Thursday, June 25,

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Re: Greater Portland Metro and BSOOB Transit will increase bus fares effective August 1, 2026

FYI, we knew this was coming, just posting the official notice. Steven Scharf On Thursday, June 25,

Jun 25

Christian MilNeil, … Joey Brunelle5

Jun 24

Speed -> fatality graphic

Voilá! https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandme/comments/1ueiseb/

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Speed -> fatality graphic

Voilá! https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandme/comments/1ueiseb/

Jun 24

Scsmedia, … Aaron L. Rosenblum8

Jun 23

MTA Meeting on I-95 in Portland. Phase 1 of the PAM Safety Program

Very bummed to be out of town and not able to attend the meeting. Curious whether my neighbors'

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MTA Meeting on I-95 in Portland. Phase 1 of the PAM Safety Program

Very bummed to be out of town and not able to attend the meeting. Curious whether my neighbors'

Jun 23

Emilie Swenson, Zack Barowitz2

Jun 23

Maine Policy Review on Infrastructure - PPBAC submission?

Thanks Emilie! This really does look like a cool opportunity. I'll dig in a little later. Zack

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Maine Policy Review on Infrastructure - PPBAC submission?

Thanks Emilie! This really does look like a cool opportunity. I'll dig in a little later. Zack

Jun 23

Jun 20

State Street and Pine Street Cross Walk

I noticed the other day that they have removed the raised crosswalk at State and Pine Street and it

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State Street and Pine Street Cross Walk

I noticed the other day that they have removed the raised crosswalk at State and Pine Street and it

Jun 20

Winston Lumpkins, … James Cradock5

Jun 19

Policy Document in response to May & June crashes

Hi Folks, I was hoping that this might be able to make the policy whitepaper backdrop to a campaign

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Policy Document in response to May & June crashes

Hi Folks, I was hoping that this might be able to make the policy whitepaper backdrop to a campaign

Jun 19

Jacob Lavarnway, … Winston Lumpkins12

Jun 17

Emergency Marginal & Preble Meeting

Here's just the meeting link, I had it elsewhere somehow. The calendar link didn't work for

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Emergency Marginal & Preble Meeting

Here's just the meeting link, I had it elsewhere somehow. The calendar link didn't work for

Jun 17

Jun 16

How to Fix Portland - nothing else will work...

Please tell me how the story ends... How to Fix the WORST Suburban Design

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How to Fix Portland - nothing else will work...

Please tell me how the story ends... How to Fix the WORST Suburban Design

Jun 16

Winston Lumpkins

Jun 16

June S&T & HSC committee meetings: Notes, thoughts.

I had a surprise morning off of work so I watched the HSC traffic stop update, and then the S&T

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June S&T & HSC committee meetings: Notes, thoughts.

I had a surprise morning off of work so I watched the HSC traffic stop update, and then the S&T

Jun 16

Liz Trice, … Winston Lumpkins3

Jun 16

New Congress st paving without bike lanes

It might be better, if resources aren't sufficient to add bicycle infrastructure and address

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New Congress st paving without bike lanes

It might be better, if resources aren't sufficient to add bicycle infrastructure and address

Jun 16

Scsmedia, … Winston Lumpkins6

Jun 15

First Read Order 240-25/26 -- $2,120,000 Federal Highway Administration Grant for the SSRI Improvements Along Brighton Avenue

Reminder that this is on tonight's council agenda for approval. It is now hybrid, meaning at

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First Read Order 240-25/26 -- $2,120,000 Federal Highway Administration Grant for the SSRI Improvements Along Brighton Avenue

Reminder that this is on tonight's council agenda for approval. It is now hybrid, meaning at

Jun 15

Myles G. Smith, … Scsmedia4

Jun 15

Tuesday and Thursday: Portland's streets and the Downeaster's future

Sorry to have missed seeing you. The 15 minute savings is immaterial if the train does not stop where

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Tuesday and Thursday: Portland's streets and the Downeaster's future

Sorry to have missed seeing you. The 15 minute savings is immaterial if the train does not stop where

Jun 15

Myles G. Smith, … Scsmedia7

Jun 13

Portland in Motion - city transportation planning kickoff meeting tonight!

I was working on a project on Thursday afternoon and lost track of the time. Realized I missed the

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Portland in Motion - city transportation planning kickoff meeting tonight!

I was working on a project on Thursday afternoon and lost track of the time. Realized I missed the

Jun 13

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