Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Should We Party?

    Over on the Open Thread, there’s a comment that points out that we’re coming up on our five-year anniversary here at Portland Transport, and suggests that maybe we should have a celebration? What do folks think? We launched just after July 4th in 2005, should we have what would only be our second-ever meetup? What…

  • Confessions of a Consequentialist

    OK, I admit it, I sometimes jay-walk. In fact a few weeks ago I jay-walked in front of the Oregon Attorney General – I thought he was going to arrest me… I also roll my bike through stop signs without putting a foot down on occasion. But I only do these things in specific situations.…

  • ODOT High-Speed Rail Open Houses Begin May 13

    This message brought to you by our friends at AORTA: The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting a series of open house meetings on the state’s Draft goals for high-speed rail between Eugene and Portland. Meetings will include a short presentation and allow citizens to share feedback. ODOT says that citizen feedback is crucial to…

  • How We Pay for Rail Expansion Matters

    I’m looking forward to the Milwaukie Light Rail project opening around 2015. It’s an important expansion of our regional LRT network and will improve connectivity across the river dramatically for transit, bikes and pedestrians at the south end of the Central City. But I’m disappointed by one element of the funding strategy. TriMet will issue…

  • T4America Supports Climate Bill

    Transportation for America supports the Kerry-Lieberman climate bill, which among other things includes another $1.8B for TIGER grants (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery). They’d like you to call your Senators. Learn more at their blog.