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Portland Streetcar Loop Environmental Assessment Available
Metro has posted the Environmental Assessment documents for the proposed Eastside Loop Streetcar expansion. http://www.metro-region.org/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=13800 A public comment period is now in process: “A 30-day public comment period began with the release of the environmental assessment Feb. 8, 2008. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2008.” Check out the Metro…
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Columbia River Crossing – Aesthetics in the News
Metroblogging Portland pointed out an article in today’s Oregonian about the constraints a new bridge design will face when it comes to elevation and appearance: Limits offer ‘no poetry’ for I-5 bridge Vertical constraints for a new Columbia span could mean a simple, flat design Some of the region’s political leaders have said yes. They…
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TriMet withdraws plan for immediate changes to Fareless Square
This info comes courtesy of the Portland Mercury Blog, which has posted a TriMet Press Release. As of this writing, the press release is not yet available on the TriMet web site. Read the full post at the Mercury: TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen may have skipped two public hearings on the matter, but apparently…
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Columbia River Crossing Project Update
In the latest project newsletter emailed by CRC staff, they’ve posted a document which shows computer-generated 3D renderings of what various bridge options and alignments might look like: Supplemental bridge Replacement bridge with a separate structure for transit Replacement bridge with “transit in a box” in the southbound structure Document: http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org/FileLibrary/GraphicsandPhotos/DraftConcepts.pdf (PDF Format) (They also…
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TriMet: Should Fareless Square Hours be Limited?
TriMet has scheduled public meetings regarding Fred Hansen’s recent proposal to limit the hours of operation of Fareless Square: In response to recent security concerns TriMet’s General Manager has outlined a new security plan as part of a multi-faceted strategy to improve safety and security at night throughout the transit system. An important element of…