Portland and bicycling are synonymous. We’re known for our strong biking culture and are repeatedly crowned the most bike-friendly city in the United States. So it’s disorienting to hear the Portland Bureau of Transportation report that bike ridership declined by almost 35% between 2019 and 2022.
Some think the drop in cycling is due to the pandemic or safety concerns. But Jonathan Maus, the editor of Bike Portland, believes Portland gave up on biking nearly a decade ago for reasons that go beyond safety. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Jonathan about why Portlanders are biking less, and what it’s going to take to get us back on our bikes.
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