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Streetcar Loop Starting to Feel Real
The project advisory committee weighed in on potential stop locations yesterday (indicated on image – click on the image for a larger version). Biggest debate was where to locate one between the Max crossing, Convention Center and State Office Building for maximum effect.
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Less Driving = Nicer Driving?
Word came down yesterday that Portland has ranked in a survey as having the most courteous drivers in the country. A piece I heard on OPB opined that this was because we had shorter commutes and were thus less frustrated. Let me take that a step further and hypothesize a link from have having lower…
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Bike to Work Day Tomorrow
Wednesday is Bike to Work day in Portland, and there’s a celebration in Pioneer Courthouse Square from 7:30-9AM. I hope to join the group leaving from Wallace Park in NW Portland at 7:15. Maybe some other readers will join us?
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NextBus Accuracy
I suggested a few weeks ago that we try to come up with a way to measure the accuracy of the Streetcar NextBus predictions (since they have been a source of some complaints reported in the press). Turns out someone has already done it (at least for a small data sample). Rob Bertini of PSU…
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ODOT Trip Check Adds Transit Data
ODOT’s Trip Check web site has added a section on Transit providers. The announcement follows. Here’s a deep link to the relevant section of Trip Check. ODOT adds public transit information to TripCheck.com Find transportation options online MAY 1, 2007 – The Oregon Department of Transportation’s award-winning travel information Web site, www.TripCheck.com, just added another…