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Progress at United Streetcar
One of the perks of being a member of the board of Portland Streetcar Inc. is the opportunity to occasionally inspect our new vehicles under construction. The last time I did this I had to travel to the Czech Republic. This time it was just a carpool out to Clackamas. The prototype vehicle, now outfitted…
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Influencing the Insanity in DC
Scotty has already documented the efforts of the Republican House to return the transportation system to the 1950s. I’m inclined to believe the handicapping that this simply means there is no re-authorization this session. But if you feel the need to do something about it, Transportation for America has an action link.
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KBOO Bike Show: Funding, Summit
Listen to the show (mp3, 26.5MB) Steph and Tori talk with Gerik Kransky (of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance) and Chris Rall (of Transportation for America) about funding challenges at the Federal and local levels and Tara Corbin from Cycle Oregon discusses the upcoming Oregon Active Transportation Summit (April 16th and 17th in Salem).
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What Happens When the Internet Swamps Local Regulation?
An interesting piece on NPR today about how the web-based Uber taxi hailing service is making life easier for travelers … whether or not the vehicle happens to be licensed locally. This is very similar to the circumstances with Park at my House, which is available here but is probably a zoning violation. What’s a…
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What Are We Breathing?
Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Fall 2011 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Dr. Miguel Figliozzi (Portland State University) Topic: A review of case studies exploring pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users’ exposure to particulate matter in Portland When: Friday, February 3, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room…