E388 – Madeline talks YIMBYism

The Sprocket Podcast

Madeline Kovacs is the program director of Portland for Everyone a coalition of community organizations, individuals, and local businesses that support those land use policies that will help provide abundant, diverse & affordable housing options in all of Portland’s neighborhoods.

Calendar
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Nov 23: Dead Streets Ride
Nov 28: Winter Wonderland Bike the Lights Ride
Dec 1: Pedalshift turns 100!
Dec 2: Portland Podcast Festival (with Sprocket Podcast!!!)
Dec 2: Bike Parade 3 coloring book launch party
Dec 9: BBQ & Booch Ride
Dec. 15-17 BikeCraft 2017

Headlines
From theguardian.com via @dudeluna ‘s twitter feed
The big bike helmet debate: ‘You don’t make it safe by forcing cyclists to dress for urban warfare’

From metronews.ca via our many #yegbike friends
‘The sole reason why I am still cycling’: Newbie winter bikers praise downtown bike grid

From mobilitylab.org
Portland’s parking-policy successes will get a go now in California

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