Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Streetcars and Bicycles, a Learning Experience

    When we built the first Streetcar alignment, we ran into a conflict with the bike lane on NW Lovejoy. The design solution at that time was to create a path for bikes through the platform area. I didn’t work very well, on two counts: Pedestrians waiting for the Streetcar tend not to recognize that they’re…

  • Traffic Copters vs. Blackberries

    The New York Times reports on new services that deliver personal traffic alerts to Blackberries and similar devices, along with the reaction of a traditional traffic helicopter pilot.

  • FFGA Party

    It was party time on Tuesday at FTA Administrator James Simpson was in town to sign the Full Funding Grant Agreement for the Green Line Light Rail (I-205 and Transit Mall). A party tent was erected at the end of the construction zone. More after the break…

  • Preparing to Cross

    Portland Streetcar will be shortlined this weekend from Friday evening until Monday morning as the new Mall LRT line installs the crossings between Market and Mill. More photos after the break…

  • KBOO Bike Show: Riding Fast

    Listen to the show (mp3, 13.1M) Hosts Tori and Ayleen will interview bike racers to discuss the sportier side of bike culture. Is Lycra really necessary? What’s the attraction to riding fast?