February 2012 Open Thread

By EngineerScotty on February 1, 2012 in Open Threads

A few items:

Clackamas County is considering closing (for now) the Canby Ferry. One big problem is the recent closure of the Willamette Falls Locks–the ferry is due for an inspection and a new propeller, a project to be done in Portland, and now the ferry will need to be trucked to the drydock instead of simply being floated down the Willamette, at considerably greater expense.
TriMet’s recent cracking down on fare cheats is showing some results, according to the agency.
More public outreach for the SW Corridor project. Tigard is having a meeting tonight.
couv.com revisits architect Kevin Peterson’s alternate proposal for the CRC.
The Port of Portland reports one of its best years ever.
More controversy at MPAC, with Metro President Tom Hughes proposing changes to the citizen positions, a move with Carla Atxman at Blue Oregon regards as turning the committee into a rubber-stamp.