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Residents, bicycle advocates urge Portland to adopt Vision Zero resolution for safer streets
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the Jan. 6 Portland City Council meeting urged the city to adopt a Vision Zero resolution and create institutional capacity for bicycle and pedestrian safety, including a complete streets board and a dedicated sustainable transportation manager.
Several Portland residents and advocates used the Jan. 6 public comment period to press the City Council to adopt a Vision Zero commitment and strengthen city capacity for safe walking and bicycling.
Winston Lumpkins, introduced himself as a resident of District 1 and past chair of the Portland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, said the committee’s five priorities for 2025 emphasize shifting planning toward safety and accessibility rather than prioritizing automobile speed. “We need to shift our thinking and planning to value safety and accessibility over sheer…
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