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StreetFilm: BRT in Bogotá
A few weeks ago we posted a link to a video of the Eugene EmX bus rapid transit line. Today, courtesy of Streetsblog, we have a seven-minute video of a much more expansive BRT system, the TransMilenio in Bogotá, Colombia. During peak hours their control center coordinates up to 1,000 buses an hour. This is…
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Finding the Choice Riders
This post is a response to some comments on the open suggestions thread that run along the lines of “why are we shafting bus riders by putting all our resources into rail?” While I’m an enthusiastic supporter of continuing to expand the rail system (because it helps drive the long-term land use pattern that I…
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So You Think We’ve Got Problems?
Everything’s relative. I thought I’d start this thread to invite readers to compare Portland’s transport situation with other cities’, either those we think are in better shape, or those we think are in worse shape. I think (hope) the comparisons will help us keep our perspective. I’ve going to start off with two brief stories,…
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Perspective and Pushback on Fareless Square Changes
TriMet has a PowerPoint presentation (PDF, 1.6M) that they are using with various groups, I expect that something similar will be on display at the public hearings this week. But not everyone is going quietly. The Lloyd Transportation Management Association (TMA), which contributes funding to help pay for fareless service to Lloyd District, has sent…
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TriMet Sets Hearings on Fareless Square Hour Limits
From the TriMet web site. I hope to have more info from TriMet later on Friday. Fareless Square Taking action on security Public Hearing Locations Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Liberty Center Auditorium 650 NE Holladay St, Portland 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plan your trip to the Liberty Center Auditorium Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Portland Building Auditorium…