Portland Transport

Author: Bob Richardson

  • KATU Covers MAX Ticket Machine Issue

    KATU’s Brian Barker did a two-part story, last night and today, regarding the high percentage of broken MAX ticket machines, and the problems faced by responsible riders. Setting aside for a moment the surely-coincidental but very obvious similarities in format and style to the “Fair is Fair?” MAX ticket machine documentary I did with Matt…

  • Should bikes pay the exact same registration fee as cars, and more than motorcycles?

    Three Republicans and a Democrat (sounds like a “balanced” cable talk show) have introduced a new bill in Salem that already has a lot of people talking. From KATU: Under House Bill 3008, those 18 and older who ride on any highway in the state would have to pay $54 every two years to register…

  • TriMet Schedules Public Hearings for Service Cuts and Fareless Square

    TriMet will be holding a series of three public hearings in rapid-succession. The hearings will cover the dual (and somewhat intertwined) topics of service cuts due to reduced revenue, and the future of Fareless Square. From: http://trimet.org/meetings/publichearings.htm Monday, April 6, 2009, 4-7 p.m. Wilson High School Auditorium 1151 SW Vermont Portland, OR 97219 Tuesday, April…

  • Wanted: Bybee Bridge Photos

    Sorry to hijack the blog for this… but my web searches have proven fruitless and Google Maps’ images aren’t quite clear enough: I’m looking for good quality photos of the new Bybee Blvd. bridge over 99E, and also any examples of recent overpass or viaduct construction which has “naturalistic” treatments and historic decor. My intention…

  • TriMet Service Cut Proposal Detailed

    See TriMet’s press release about proposed service cuts: http://trimet.org/alerts/servicecuts.htm The cuts include service reductions on all MAX lines, numerous bus lines, and several bus line cancellations. [Hat tip Jason B. via comments, Jeff F. via email]