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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.…
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Why the Proposed Portland Street Fee is Good for Active Transportation
Tomorrow I’ll be testifying at City Council in favor of the “Transportation User Fee”. I’ve seen a lot of buzz in the last day or two that this fee is unfair because it charges all households the same fee, and gives no credit for reducing auto-dependence. Some have even said it perpetuates an auto-dependent system.…
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Mapping Bikes
PSU Transportation Seminar: GIS Tools for Bicycle Network Analysis and Planning? Speaker: Mike Lowry, Professor, University of Idaho Topics: GIS Tools for Bicycle Network Analysis and Planning When: Friday, May 30, 2014, 12-1 p.m. Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room 204 Summary: This presentation is a showcase of various GIS tools developed for bicycle network analysis and…