Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Comments are Back ON

    The main portions of the site move are complete, but there are still some loose ends. Drop an e-mail to webmaster@portlandtransport.com if you see any issues.

  • Finally, the Trio Cars

    I had the pleasure of riding one of the new Inekon Trio cars today (Vehicle # 009) for the first time today (at least on this continent). Apparently the safety paperwork finally cleared a couple of days ago, and they’re starting to go into service. I’d like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation…

  • Over the Long Weekend…

    Portland Transport will be making a move to a new server. I expect (hope) the site will be up throughout, but comments are likely to be turned off for a significant period as we relocate the database that drives the site. I will put up a note when closing comments for the move.

  • Creative Financing, or Pact with the Devil?

    Planetizen is quoting a Philadelphia Business Journal article that suggests that leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike could produce enough revenue to deal with much of the State’s transportation funding needs, including transit service. But the legislature is skeptical…

  • Portland to Host Regional Streetcar Conference

    Click image for full size graphic Portland is hosting one of a series of regional conferences on Streetcars organized by Reconnecting America on Friday, July 27th. This will be the first of four such conferences, the others being in Denver, Madison and Charlotte. But even more exciting, we’re planning to hold a session on local…