Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • A Good Idea For Youth

    The Multnomah Youth Commission is working with TriMet to establish free transit passes for all students in the region in 6th-12th grades, with a goal of beginning a pilot program for students in Portland Public Schools (one district) in September of this year. They’re seeking community support in the form of letters of encouragement to…

  • Columbia River Crossing Action Alert

    From the Coalition for a Livable Future: The Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project is an effort to rebuild and expand the I-5 bridges spanning the Columbia River. Unfortunately, all current options being considered for the project will significantly increase global warming pollution, harm people’s health, and undermine our region’s vision of a sustainable economy, all…

  • KBOO Bike Show: Honoring Fallen Cyclists

    Listen to the show (mp3, 13.0 MB) Sara and Tori talk to Eric Tsai and Sarah Beiers of the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund about how we can honor fallen cyclists of the past year and explore what new life and inspiration has grown in their memory. We also hear from local students competing in BTA’s…

  • It’s Finally Here…

    The Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Columbia River Crossing has been released. Two public hearings have been scheduled: Wednesday, May 28, 5 – 8 p.m. Combined Deck Rooms and River Room West 1 & 2 Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay 100 Columbia Street Vancouver, WA 98660 Thursday, May 29, 5 – 8…

  • A Personal Trails Invitation from David Bragdon

    Chris, Readers of Portland are certainly invited to attend the start of our blue ribbon committee on trails next Monday, May 5 at 4:00 PM here at 600 NE Grand. Here’s a link you can drive your readers to: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=27329 David L. Bragdon President Metro Council