Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Now I’ve Heard Everything

    As many of you know, I’m a big supporter of the idea of taking West Burnside from I-405 to NW 23rd down to 10-foot lanes (currently at 11 feet) to let the sidewalks expand to 10 feet from their current eight. The latest argument advanced by the opponents of this idea, mentioned at a recent…

  • Portland Outlasts Davis in One Category

    We were all a bit stung when Davis, CA became the first Platinum cycling city in the U.S. I’m happy to say we’ve bested them in one category. I remarked a few months ago about the fact that Davis’ bike radio program, Bike Talk, was available via podcast while our own estimable KBOO Bike Show…

  • Advocacy/Input Opportunities

    Here are a couple of ways you can have impact on the transportation system: Over at the BTA blog, they are noting that the Metro Green Spaces bond measure may include funds for trails that could be used by bikes and peds. The hearings are this evening and Saturday. Get the details. ODOT is soliciting…

  • Re-thinking Social Justice

    Some time ago I blogged about the “Wheels to Wealth” conference, which postulated that auto ownership is a key rung on the ladder out of poverty. I’ve been mulling that one ever since, and I’ve come to a tentative conclusion: Car-free by choice is great thing, because it means that you’ve managed to organize your…

  • I-5 Delta Park Open House and Hearing Today

    This afternoon from 3:30 to 6, there is an open house on the I-5 Delta Park widening project, followed by a public hearing at 6:30. Both are being held at: Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs 4134 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland