Portland Transport

Author: Chris Smith

  • Introducing Transit Board

    We’re rolling out a new transit tool today, called Transit Board. Contrasted with Transit Surfer, which is designed to be used on portable devices by people on the move, Transit Board is designed to serve fixed locations. It provides arrival times for buses and trains on a selected set of lines at a selected set…

  • Urban Renewal For Transportation Advocates

    I’ve raved here before about the PSU/PDOT Traffic and Transportation Class. It’s a great way for citizens to learn how the transportation system and bureaucracy work. Last year, I had the chance to take the inaugural version of a similar class that explains the inner workings of urban renewal. And it’s about to run again.

  • Third Time the Charm?

    After being rained out two weeks in a row, Multnomah County is going to try one more time this weekend to close the Burnside Bridge to setup for the upcoming maintence project. Good luck…

  • Help Local Blogger Get to D.C.

    Over at Bike Portland, Jonathan Maus is appealing for help in funding his trip to this year’s National Bike Summit. Having had the wonderful opportunity to go to Prague and Amsterdam this fall, I can testify how valuable these kind of field trips are for a blogger. Not only does it expand the consciousness of…

  • BTA Blog Added to Bike Channel

    The Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s new web site is now live, including their new blog. And it’s now part of the Portland Bike Channel.