SBO Dispatch: Bike advocates weigh in on street fee; Beaverton startup raises $1.1M

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October 14, 2014

Top Stories Bike advocates: We'll support Portland street 'fee' if you back cycling projects Bicycle Transportation Alliance conditions its support on bike projects being included in the project roster.   Beaverton water purification startup nets $1.1M from investors Puralytics firm is raising equity from investors to promote its solar-activated water purification technology.   Green campus efforts puts Oregon college in line for a coveted honor The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education names Southern Oregon University a finalist for a prestigious award.   Will new federal rules set off a renewable energy land rush? The federal Bureau of Land Management is proposing new rules for developing solar and wind projects on public lands.   Connect with us More Headlines California ruling could drag state of Oregon into Superfund cleanup mess Why Washington regulators want to slash PacifiCorp's proposed 8.5 percent rate hike PBJ/SBO poll results: Portland drivers have electric dreams Ambre dispute heats up

This week's SBO poll Should Portland's proposed street tax pay for bicycle infrastructure? Green Jobs Inside Sales Rep — Indow Windows Technical Project Lead — Indow Windows City Planner (Urban Design) — City of Portland Land Law Examiner (Recent Graduate) — Federal Bureau of Land Management Javascript Engineer — Building Energy Event Calendar Featured Event: Climate Solutions 6th Annual Dinner This premier climate and clean energy fundraiser, featuring a keynote by Nike's Hannah Jones, will bring together leaders from all sectors of the clean energy economy, environmental advocates, and elected officials. Nov. 20 in Portland. Learn more & RSVP   Oct. 14 - 16 — Environmental Affairs Symposium: Oct. 15 — Bike Portland Wonk Night: Comment on Portland's Comprehensive Plan Oct. 16 — GoGreen Portland Conference Oct. 16 — IIDA Oregon October Forum — Harper's Playground: Design and Accessibility Oct. 17 — GoGreen GRI Full Day Certification Course Oct. 20 — How Can We House the Next Generation of Portlanders Oct. 21 — Build Local Fall Showcase View full calendar

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