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The Next Williamette River Bridge
Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Winter 2009 Transportation Seminar Series Speakers: Dave Unsworth, TriMet Sr. Manager of Transit Development & Guenevere Millius, Principal at SRM Architecture and Marketing, Inc. Topic: Willamette River Crossing When: Friday, January 16, 2009, 12:00-1:00p.m. Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room 204
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8, 10, 12?
Apparently there was a fair amount of disagreement over home many lanes the Columbia River Crossing should have at Friday’s Project Sponsors’ Council meeting. According to the Oregonian, Portland was trying to eliminate the 12-lane option, while Vancouver was trying to eliminate the 8-lane option (while holding out for 12). Ah, harmony… My favorite quote…
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Sellwood Options Nearing Recommendation
The Daily Journal of Commerce reports that Sellwood Bridge Advisory Group is nearing a decision on a recommendation for a preferred bridge option.
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Maintain the Stimulus
The T4American coalition, presumably having recognized that the stimulus would not contain a shift in policy towards transit, is now advocating for an emphasis that road funding go to maintenance rather than expansion.
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An Open Letter to Barack Obama on Behalf of Sidewalks
Michael Ronkin is the former Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Mr. President-elect Thank you for taking the time to listen to suggestions on how best to invest in our infrastructure. You have heard from many about repairing bridges and highways. You have been receiving many “shovel-ready” wish lists of projects. Big highway…