Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • What Kind of Traveler are You?

    Via World Streets: A survey in Germany identifies five types of travelers, with respect to their attitudes around greenhouse gases and transportation choices: Public transport rejecters. These believe public transport provides little sense of control or excitement. They are not open to change and see access to mobility as very important. Car individualists. Similar to…

  • CRC Open House on Hayden Island Issues

    From the Columbia River Crossing Project: PORTLAND – The Columbia River Crossing project and the Portland Working Group are hosting an open house Feb. 10 for the public to learn about improvements to Hayden Island, including the latest roadway and light rail designs; pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle access around the island; strategies for commercial and…

  • Adams Backs Off Separate CRC Analysis by PBOT

    In a post on the official Mayoral site, Sam Adams says: Frustrated with the lack of “out of the box” thinking about options and assumptions, last month I directed Portland to undertake our own analysis of CRC options. I asked for data from the CRC, and was surprised by the alarmed staff response our request…

  • NW High Speed Rail Corridor Receives $590M in Funding

    Part of the President’s announcement made from Florida this morning. Reported in the Tacoma Daily Index.

  • Columbian Says Adams Considering 6-lane CRC Proposal

    Things are getting interesting. The State of the City address is just around the corner. I just have two words for the Mayor: supplemental bridge.