Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Sellwood Briefing on Monday

    Public invited to Sellwood Bridge briefing A major planning effort for the Sellwood Bridge will be explained to the public on Monday, April 17 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Portland French School, 6318 SW Corbett Avenue. Multnomah County has secured funds to begin planning work for a long-term solution to the serious…

  • A New Process for a New Regional Transportation Plan?

    I’ve been banging the drum lately that citizens should get involved very early in policy development to have maximum impact, so they’re not left asking “when did that decision get made?” Well, here’s a golden opportunity. The Metro Council has been saying that this update to the Regional Transportation Plan will be different – we’re…

  • Unabashed Fandom

    Long-time readers will be familiar with frequent references to the radio program Smart City, out of Memphis (I listen to the podcast religiously). Well, Carol Coletta, the host, is in Portland tomorrow for two events, and I can hardly wait:

  • Safety vs. Convenience

    A few months ago, a pedestrian was tragically killed on NW 23rd not far from my home. The immediate response from the neighborhood was to ask for lower speed limits and striped crosswalks at all intersections. The Tribune reported yesterday that the business association has withdrawn their support for the crosswalks. Apparently they are concerned…

  • Criminally Slow?

    Hat tip to Craig Bollen for passing this along from Yahoo News. I also caught a short version on the KOIN news last night. Woman, 82, Gets Ticket for Slow Crossing LOS ANGELES – An 82-year-old woman received a $114 ticket for taking too long to cross a street. Mayvis Coyle said she began shuffling…