Month: April 2007

  • Oregonian Traces Milwaulkie LRT Turn-around

    Jim Mayer’s piece traces the trajectory from recalling the Mayor and City Council members to accelerating community support for the Light Rail proposal. A more acceptable alignment coupled with changes in demographics and attitude seem to be the drivers.

  • Kulongoski Getting REAL About Driver’s Licenses?

    The Oregonian speculates about whether the Governor will get support from the Legislature to fulfill his campaign promise to bring Oregon in line with the federal id standards. But the legislature is concerned about the impact on migrant labor and the big brother implications. If they don’t get on board will we not be able…

  • Sellwood Properties at Risk?

    It would appear that whatever alternative gets chosen for the Sellwood Bridge, some private property must be taken and buildings removed.

  • Tolling Discussion

    Over at Blue Oregon, pointing out some fairly obvious concerns, but also maybe throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Read and comment there.