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TriMet APIs Keep Getting Better
TriMet is holding their second developer event, a hackathon, in conjunction with the Open Source Bridge conference in a couple of weeks. Today, in preparation for the hackathon, TriMet released version 2 of their arrivals API, including information on detours, delayed vehicles and even experimental features like how heavily loaded a bus is… The also…
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The Longer You Car Share, The Less You Car Share
This article looks at car sharing, attempting to figure out how many cars are removed from our streets, and what the impact on VMT is. The consensus is 9-13 cars per sharing vehicle (compared to claims of up to 32 cars). But the really interesting finding is that there is substantial VMT reduction even though…
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KBOO Bike Show: Writers
Listen to the show (mp3, 25.4MB) Tori and new hosts Jocelyn Gaudi and Christopher DeLaney talk with three cycling authors to discuss their books and their writing: Ellee Thalheimer – Cycling Sojourner: Washington Evan Schneider – Boneshaker: A Bicycling Almanac Christine Bruce – This Road Continues One Block North
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Streetcar Loop Milestone
It might be masked a bit by Rose Festival, but Portland Streetcar hit an important milestone today! The “CL” line (the “loop” to the east side) is now running at the same headways as the “NS” line on the west side (about 4 minute shorter headways at peak service). The important benefit of matching the…
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Transforming Transportation Through Connectivity
PSU Transportation Seminar: Speaker: Robert Bertini, Professor, Portland State University Topic: Transforming Transportation Through Connectivity When: Friday, June 6, 2014 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room 204 Abstract: The transportation system is the backbone of the United States’ economy, and transportation is an essential part of everyday life for American citizens.…