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What Are We Breathing?
Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Fall 2011 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Dr. Miguel Figliozzi (Portland State University) Topic: A review of case studies exploring pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users’ exposure to particulate matter in Portland When: Friday, February 3, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room…
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A Peek at the Future of TriMet Fare Collection?
In response to our discussion about the likely recommendation of TriMet’s Fare Task Force, TriMet spokesperson Mary Fetsch passed along a white paper on electronic fare collection (PDF, 581K) that had been prepared at the request of General Manager Neil McFarlane. Before commenting on the very interesting contents of the document, I want to provide…
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TriMet: Simplification or Fare Increase?
Joe Rose at the Oregonian is reporting that a TriMet fare task force may will recommend doing away with zones, and prohibiting using transfers for return trips (transfers would only work in one direction). While I’m a big proponent of keeping things simple, this proposal does not excite me. Beyond potential equity issues (I honestly…
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Should TriMet consider the MOS for Milwaukie MAX?
Should TriMet consider the MOS for Milwaukie MAX, particularly if funding from Clackamas County is no longer available?
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The power of urban demolition
Three areas where tearing down obsolete highways or viaducts could improve the urban environment.