Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Calling All Highway 26 Commuters

    A reporter for the Tribune would like to interview folks who commute on 26 for a story. If you are interested in being interviewed, please e-mail webmaster@portlandtransport.com with your name, phone number and the direction you commute. Also, in general what do people think about the proposition that the reverse commute on 26 is just…

  • KBOO Bike Show: Access to Cycling

    This month the KBOO Bike Show continues the theme of accessibility of biking. Guests include Ian Stude from the PSU bike co-op talking about programs for students. We also speak with Kirsty Hall from PDOT’s Transportation Options Progrm Options. Kirsty recently implemented a new program to help seniors feel more comfortable biking and will tell…

  • Watch the Numbers Climb

    Sightline Institute has an interesting post the provides real time estimates of auto fatalities and economic costs from crashes. Hat tip to Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder.

  • The Perfect Transit System?

    Two way loop route2 minute headways!Grade-separated, dedicated right-of-wayNo opertator in the vehicle (think of the cost savings)

  • The Car-full Life

    I had some fun reading the observations of participants in the Car-Free Challenge last month. My own mostly-car-free life began about 2 1/2 years ago when I turned over the keys to my Geo Metro to my stepson so he could commute to high school. Don’t even get me started on why a 17 or…