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Call for Streetcar Corridor Ideas
Do you think a Streetcar would benefit your neighborhood or local main street? Here’s an opportunity to share your idea! On July 27th, Reconnecting America will hold one of four regional Streetcar conferences here in Portland. In conjunction with this, on Saturday morning, July 28th, we’ll hold a local brainstorming session to identify Streetcar corridor…
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Commuter Rail Study for Yamhill County
Today’s News-Register has an article about new interest in a study for commuter rail in Yamhill County. The article uses the term “light rail” in a few places but from the context it is pretty clear that what they are really talking about is commuter rail on existing freight tracks. Article: Tribe puts rail study…
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Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan
Since the Regional Transportation Plan is fully underway, and grabs most of the headlines, I thought everyone should also know about what Metro is doing with regard to high capacity rail planning. First of all, we in Portland owe much to the dedicated and visionary leaders and planners in the 1970’s and 1980’s for the…
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Extra Helpings of KBOO Bike Show for Pedalpalooza
Wed, June 6 9-10 am Sara and Carl will host as many event organizers as they can cram in the studio. We’ll be talking about a variety of Pedalpalooza events – giving you just a taste of the festival that’s about to explode. Pedalpalooza event organizers are encouraged to call in with shout outs for…
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Streetcars to Return to Vancouver, BC
Apparently the learning flows both ways between Portland and Vancouver. Inspired in part by Portland’s example, Vancouver is planning a new Streetcar line.