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More CRC Happenings
The DOTs appear set on picking the ugly design (PDF), even over the protests of their own Urban Design Advisory Group. The Northeast Coaltion of Neighborhoods will hold a public forum on the Columbia River Crossing on March 7th.
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What’s the Right Frame to Advance our Cycling Goals?
Last week I had the chance to vicariously experience the Community Streetcar Coalition meeting as new PBOT Director Tom Miller was tweeting the highlights. The local reaction included a lot of frustration from bike advocates, including tweets like these: If Obama truly “got it” he’d put way more $$ into mode w/ strongest ROI in…
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First Take on Protected In-street Bicycle Facilities
Yes, that’s the wonky name for the category of bike treatments that includes cycletracks: Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Winter 2011 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Chris Monsere, Nathan McNeil, Portland State University Topic: Portland’s Cycle Track and Buffered Bike Lanes: Are they working? Abstract: Findings will be presented on an evaluation of two…
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The future of commuter rail in Portland
A discussion of the future prospects of commuter rail (including WES) in the Portland area.
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Lynn Peterson resigns as Clackamas County chair, to join Kitzhaber administration
Lynne Peterson resigning as Clackamas County commissioner, will join Kitzhaber administration.