Welcome to this week.
Here are the most notable stories our community has encountered in the past seven days…
Timur says: One of the candidates I’m most excited about is Timur Ender, who runs in District 1 (East Portland). Don’t miss his recent interview on a local podcast. (Progress Portland)
‘Cross prop: Portland native Clara Honsinger (who won a bronze medal at a race in Belgium over the weekend) is featured in this fun story about cyclocross from a major mainstream media outlet. (Washington Post)
Crisis vs. Caution: What is behind the (often) generational divide between pro-environmental housing and anti-housing opponents? It often depends on age, economic status, and the sense of urgency one feels about the threat of climate change. (Atlantic)
Secure street fundraising: Advocates in Los Angeles, where a whopping 330 people died in traffic accidents last year, voted for a measure to fund bike and safety infrastructure that has been too slow to be built. (LA Times Editorial Board)
Introducing NTOR: Another mainstream article details the reasons for banning right turns on red lights and why many cities are considering it. I hear PBOT is considering that too, so keep an eye out. (CNN)
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Universal basic mobility: Los Angeles gives 1,000 residents $150 for transportation, but none of that money can be used to own or drive a car. This is similar to PBOT’s Transportaton Wallet program, and the article says the idea is gaining popularity “like wildfire.” (next city)
Ride one of the following: We’ve put together an easy-to-understand list of 10 electric cargo bike options for those who need to cart their kids around. (Bike Magazine)
More than just emissions: The latest numbers show that even as we move away from gasoline, America’s driving habits are driving up transportation emissions, with the (increasingly larger) cars themselves a big contributor to the bad numbers. This is the amount of carbon required to produce . (Street Blog USA)
Damn it, speeder! The people of Bologna, Italy, have given some interesting reasons for opposing the new 30 km/h speed limit: “It will make you late” and “If you pay attention to the speedometer, you will cause an accident.” It helps clarify why you disagree. Dangerous driving laws and enforcement are desperately needed around the world. (Parent)
Let go of the keys: Lately, ink has often been spilled on old politicians. But older Americans behind the wheel of large vehicles can be just as scary. A new campaign to make it easier for people who have lost their mental and physical acumen to quit driving could be his one solution to getting people to hand over the keys. (Washington Post)
Easiest to walk: According to a report by Smart Growth America, Portland ranks #5 (behind Seattle!) in the top 20 most walkable cities in America. (Condé Nast Traveler)
Thank you to everyone who sent in links this week. Monday Roundup is a community effort, so if you have a great article, please feel free to send it to us.