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Downtown Portland could see 200,000 visitors Saturday; event organizers say plan ahead
Anyone planning to visit downtown Portland on Saturday should expect road closures and huge crowds throughout the day.

Oregon House passes e-bike bill after Bend teen’s death
The legislation would update a 27-year-old state law to create three new classes of electric bikes based on the type of motor and how fast they can go.

The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone
An obscure federal manual that guides road signs and design is getting a rare update. The Biden administration says the changes will protect cyclists and pedestrians, but safety advocates wanted more.
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Portland State University offers e-bike rentals for students
The Portland State University Bike Hub started an e-bike rental program this year. We learn more about how it works.

More cyclists are being killed by cars. Advocates say US streets are the problem
The pandemic got more people riding bikes, but the number of cyclists hit and killed by cars is rising at an alarming rate. "We're buying materials for ghost bikes in bulk," one cycling advocate says.

Politics
Oregon land regulators seek more compact and equitable housing — and maybe less parking
In drive to attack climate change, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission moves forward with new rules aimed at reducing automobile use.

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Oregon Outback Ride Comes to a Halt
Donnie Kolb, c0-founder of the Oregon Outback, has announced the cancellation of the 364-mile bicycle ride.