Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Streetcar Loop Starting to Feel Real

    The project advisory committee weighed in on potential stop locations yesterday (indicated on image – click on the image for a larger version). Biggest debate was where to locate one between the Max crossing, Convention Center and State Office Building for maximum effect.

  • Getting Tracked

    Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Spring 2007 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Peter Stopher, Professor of Transport Planning, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, University of Sydney Topic: Using a GPS Panel to Evaluate Travel Behavior Changes When: Friday, May 18, 2007, 12:00-1:30 pm Where: 204 Urban Center Abstract: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN USING GPS…

  • Less Driving = Nicer Driving?

    Word came down yesterday that Portland has ranked in a survey as having the most courteous drivers in the country. A piece I heard on OPB opined that this was because we had shorter commutes and were thus less frustrated. Let me take that a step further and hypothesize a link from have having lower…

  • Regional Road Fee? Bond Measure? Gas Tax?

    According to a Jim Mayer piece on Oregonlive, Metro is looking at the possibility of a transportation funding package on the ballot in ’08. Council Brian Newman has been tapped to lead the exploratory effort, says a Tribune piece this morning. Is the electorate ready for this?

  • Bike to Work Day Tomorrow

    Wednesday is Bike to Work day in Portland, and there’s a celebration in Pioneer Courthouse Square from 7:30-9AM. I hope to join the group leaving from Wallace Park in NW Portland at 7:15. Maybe some other readers will join us?