Author: Chris Smith

  • The Addressable, Queryable Bus Stop?

    Sometimes as I’m browsing through the too many RSS feeds I subscribe to, I’m struck by an interesting intersection between two items from different sources. That happened this weekend when I noted this comment (from regular commenter Dave H) on the open thread: I’m not sure if anyone here is familiar with QR Codes, but…

  • Could the Legislature be the Bridge Too Far for the CRC?

    I’m hopeful that a bi-partisan group of House members is asking smart questions about the Columbia River Crossing.

  • EV Adoption in Oregon

    Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Spring 2011 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: George Beard, Portland State University Topic: Electric Vehicles: Are We in The Driver’s Seat? When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), Oregon has all the right ingredients: the Governor’s support, the necessary infrastructure and investment by major manufacturers; but is that enough…

  • Pedestrian Safety Bill at the Legislature

    A note from Portland’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC): Senate Bill 424 has a Hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee next Tuesday March 29, 8:30 AM. This is the Crosswalk Safety Bill (formerly known as the Hand Signal Bill) requested by the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition. In past years, the PAC has encouraged and supported this legislation.…

  • The Risks of Mega-projects

    Very nice piece by Evan Manvel on mega-projects and the Columbia River Crossing over at Blue Oregon.