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@yantor3d You can't make good car infrastructure without giving all of the bored amateur drivers some other options that are cheaper and more convenient for most trips. And of course car dealerships don't want that, so... What I can't figure out though, is Beaverton's council seems particularly progressive, but they seem to keep sleepwalking over the cliff. Maybe they haven't caught on to how regressive cars are or just not aware of what they can do about it.

@yantor3d yeah Beaverton is what happens when suburbs tax residents to build car infrastructure.

Cars as status symbol was the downfall of civilization.

Too many "high status" individuals flaunt their wealth with conspicuous consumption, and the flock follows.

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#BikeNite A8 I've made a few crossings of the river near sunset this week, returning from #BikeSummerPDX group rides, and passed 600 miles on the #lectricOne, after about six months. I'm still not happy with their programming choices / inflexibility relative to the throttle and assist levels (🙄 "annoying if you ever pedal" ™️.) Still far less happy with #OregonDOT, owner of the ugly Marquam bridge (is falling down) and all of the worst #stroads in #Portland. #ODOTGTFOpdx #eBikes #BikeTooter

#BikeNite A5 my #eBikes / #cargoBikes are all quite different and 3 are "projects" in various states of motor/battery completion/capability. I lean toward the #umbrellaBike (yuba #superCargo) if it's wet/cold & transporting the sub-100lb child or wanting to keep cargo dry, the bakfiets format is also good for some load shapes, but underpowered front hub only as-is now. My xtracycle #edgeRunner has a bbs02 crank & good gear range, does steep climbs, wife's favorite date bike (8yo🪫needs upgrade…

#BikeNite A8 milepost 7 on SE Stark, #Portland #ProtectedBikeLane #TriMet needs a floating stop or a couple ramps to/from the sidewalk. #pdxBikes #fediBikes

30mph says the sign, 90mph lane design 🤦 guess which one drivers are closest to.