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CRC Independent Review Panel Releases Report
The (PDF, 2.3M) recommendations of the Independent Review Panel for the Columbia River Crossing are out. I have not had time to review them yet, but both the Governor and Mayor Adams are already spinning it.
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Metro Analysis Shows Tolls and LRT Curb CRC Sprawl
Metro has completed a new growth forecast of population and employment, looking at various configurations of the Columbia River Crossing. While their modeling confirms that a bridge with no tolls would increase housing growth in the northern parts of Clark County (growth at the edge of the region – aka sprawl), the combination of Light…
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Putting NextBus to Shame
Via PriceTags: I love this concept that would tell you not only when your transit or passenger rail vehicle is approach, but which sections are least crowded and where you can board with your wheeled vehicle of choice.
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MTIP Time Again – Your Chance to Comment
The MTIP (Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program) is a rolling 4-year plan for how transportation funds will be spent in the region that is updated every two years. The 2010-2013 Plan is now in development and Metro is seeking comments. The dust-up a few weeks ago about active transportation versus freight was part of this process,…
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Recalibration? Milwaukie Light Rail gets 50%, not 60% federal match.
TriMet issued a press release today noting that the FTA has expressed strong support for the Milwaukie Light Rail project, but only committed to a 50% match, rather than 60% as has been customary in the past for light rail projects in our region. The reasons listed were: TA New Starts share could be no…