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Speaking of Things that are Overdue
Someone let the cat out of the bag that the Portland Bureau of Transportation is beginning to explore a street utility fee, local gas tax or other revenue sources to augment or replace declining state gas tax revenues. All I can say is it’s about time. The Portland Plan makes clear why this is an…
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20 Years of Parking Wars Coming to an End?
Or is it just the beginning of the battle royale? Mayor Adams is ready to take his version of a meters-and-permits plan for NW Portland to City Council on Thursday. The plan is supported by the neighborhood association and opposed by the business association. I have lots of history with this, although none of it…
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December 2012 Open Thread
Time once again to pass out the candy and coal. Relations between TriMet and the ATU aren’t getting any better. As the current contract (finally finalized just a few months ago by the ERB) expires at the end of November–most likely by the time you read this–it’s now time to negotiate the next contract; and…
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Kitzhaber Proposes CRC Funding
The Business Journal is reporting that Governor Kitzhaber’s announced budget includes bonding authority for the Columbia River Crossing, without getting specific about the funding source.
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A Very Healthy Transit Appliance
Our latest, in the Whitaker Street foyer of the OHSU Center for Health and Healing in South Waterfront (at the base of the tram).