Portland right here too, of course if you're referring to Oregon and not Maine.
What part of the city is your commute?
NoPo to OHSU (Marquam Hill).
Doesn't matter which route I take -- downtown is hopeless. The lights are timed so slowly that I overrun them going uphill on Broadway. On the return, I can take Naito which is nicer in the winter, but you still have to get to it and can catch a light. Interstate from Moda to Lombard is decent, but it's still rare to not get caught by a light or two along the way. I use my bike to get around. Unless you're a reasonable distance from the core, going even one mile without having to stop for something is rare.