Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Sam Backs Away from 12 Lanes on CRC

    Update: here’s the full text of Sam’s statement. The Oregonian is reporting that Portland Mayor Sam Adams will release a statement today withdrawing his support for a 12-lane Columbia River Crossing configuration. Meanwhile, members of the local project sponsors council are making clear that the cost of the project must be reduced. “What they’ve cooked…

  • Look for a Flash Mob Park Near You Today

    As Metro celebrates the “Intertwine”: “The Intertwine” launches on streets across the Portland-Vancouver region Metered parking spaces will become mini-parks, complete with grass, trees, native wildlife and fun activities, to celebrate the launch of The Intertwine (map attached) Media note: The Intertwine will kick off its festivities at 10 a.m., Friday Sept. 18 at 506…

  • Transportation Reauthorization a Windfall for Lobbyists

    Planetizen covers a report from the Center for Public Integrity on the lobbyists lining up to advocate for every possible angle on the transportation reauthorization. Many of the lobbyists will be former congressional staff members…

  • Get Your Walking Shoes On

    And walk on over to the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne on Thursday September 24th for the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition’s annual meeting. Date: Sept. 24, 2009 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Location: Lucky Lab SE 915 SE Hawthorne Meet fellow pedestrians and hear about WPC accomplishments and plans. We will recognize outstanding contributors and present the…

  • Metro Releases RTP Draft in Context of a Fixed UGB

    Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan released his recommendations for Metro’s Greatest Place plan (a combination land use and transportation planning effort). This is a formality, the COO recommendation is in fact the synthesis of work done by staff and approved by advisory committees of elected officials (JPACT and MPAC). The plan is unique in…