U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has spent more than 50 years as an elected official, including the past 28 years representing Oregon’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Blumenauer has been a longtime advocate of livable communities – places where residents are safe, healthy and economically secure and where the federal government serves as a partner to bring value to lives.
The congressman joins Mass Transit for an “Insider Interview” to discuss several topics including the rise of modern streetcar systems, the origin story of the neon-colored bike pin and its message of bike-partisanship, as well as what he believes will endure from both his efforts and the efforts of his congressional colleagues.
Rep. Blumenauer announced in October 2023 that he would not seek re-election. However, he is quick to point out the move is only a step away from elected office, not from the issues that matter to him. He will continue to work on advancing mobility choice, which he describes as the essence of a livable community.
Thank you for watching Mass Transit’s "Insider Interview" with Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
