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Construction Update
Earlier this week, I was invited out to Oregon Iron Works to check out progress on our first locally produced Streetcar. With a little bit of luck, you’ll see this out on the streets of Portland in March for burn-in testing. More after the jump…
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Metro Hearing on CRC
Metro has scheduled a public hearing for next week for a resolution instructing Metro President David Bragdon on how to represent the agency on the project sponsors council during the discussion on the number of lanes for the Columbia River Crossing. What: Metro Council Meeting regarding the number of lanes on the CRC, with public…
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My First Ride on WES
Today I joined several folks from the Streetcar Citizen Advisory Committee for a preview ride on the new Westside Express Service (WES). More after the jump.
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Pedestrian Advocate Wanted (and Paid!)
From the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition: Job Announcement Director, Willamette Pedestrian Coalition The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) Board of Directors is looking for an enthusiastic advocate for accessible and livable communities to fill an immediate opening for its part-time Director position. The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community based membership organization in the…
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Updated: Last Best Chance for Transit in Stimulus
Update: 7:18pm – Apparently this will go to a floor vote in the house tomorrow. 1000 Friends has published a local alert: Friends and Allies, Please take action now to help secure increased funding for public transit. We’ve just been informed that Congressmen Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) have introduced an amendment to…