May 16, 2008
Apparently We're Polite
The Daily Journal of Commerce is reporting on a survey that pegs Portland drivers as the 2nd most courteous in the nation, after Pittsburgh.
I can believe it. When I moved here two decades ago from the Boston area, I felt like a wolf among sheep for the first couple of years...
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May 15, 2008
TriMet Pilots New Interactive Map
TriMet is now in beta-test on a new interactive system map. For now it's Firefox-only :-)...
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May 13, 2008
Where Do People Bicycle? The Role of Infrastructure
Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Spring 2008 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Jennifer Dill, Portland State University Topic: Where Do People Bicycle? The Role of Infrastructure in Determining Bicycling Behavior This seminar will present results from the BikeGPS study...
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A Good Idea For Youth
The Multnomah Youth Commission is working with TriMet to establish free transit passes for all students in the region in 6th-12th grades, with a goal of beginning a pilot program for students in Portland Public Schools (one district) in September...
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May 12, 2008
Columbia River Crossing Action Alert
From the Coalition for a Livable Future: The Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project is an effort to rebuild and expand the I-5 bridges spanning the Columbia River. Unfortunately, all current options being considered for the project will significantly increase global...
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May 7, 2008
Transit Investment Plan Meetings
Get involved in your local transit planning process by attending a TriMet Open House in May. Learn about the I-205/Portland Mall Light Rail and WES Commuter Rail projects, and discuss plans for Milwaukie Light Rail and the Columbia River Crossing....
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May 6, 2008
Should Streetcars Run on the Transit Mall?
Are streetcars a better fit for the transit mall than light rail trains? Streetcars are smaller, slower and more appropriate for downtown, frequent-stop, circulator service. They would be safer than long light rail trains, intermixed with buses and private...
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May 5, 2008
It's Finally Here...
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Columbia River Crossing has been released. Two public hearings have been scheduled: Wednesday, May 28, 5 – 8 p.m. Combined Deck Rooms and River Room West 1 & 2 Red Lion Hotel Vancouver...
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