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TriMet vs. Streetcar – NOT!
One of the sub-themes running through the Trib’s ReThinking Portland issue on transportation is the role and appropriateness of the Eastside Streetcar project (AKA the Streetcar Loop) and competition between Streetcar and other transit modes. Nick Budnick swears to me that he wasn’t trying to stir up a feud between TriMet and Streetcar (OK, I…
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Pedestrian Networking
Very Portland: Pedestrian Networking Group WHAT: Quarterly informal networking sessions with pedestrian activists and walking enthusiasts. WHY: The purpose of these gatherings is for those interested in pedestrian issues to get together to share information and ideas, ask questions, and strengthen Portland’s walking community. WHERE: Broadway Conference Room on the 9th floor of the Portland…
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More Biodiesel Applications
Willamette Week is reporting (“Day Tripper“) that “Shared Route” is now operating a slightly hippy-looking biodiesel shuttle from Portland to Seattle. At the same time, the Daily Journal of Commerce reports that contractors are slowing slowly switching to biodiesel for their heavy equipment.
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Coming Up on the KBOO Bike Show: See + Be Seen
The KBOO Bike show will discuss the City of Portland’s new See + Be Seen program to promote cyclist visibility at night. The program will also feature some of the songs submitted to the KBOO Bike Show theme song contest. 9-10AM, Wednesday, December 6th KBOO FM 90.7 Streamed live at KBOO.fm Podcast here later that…
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Wonders of Walking
A brown bag presentation tomorrow and Wednesday Join Judy Heller and Experience “The Wonders of Walking” Judy Heller knows walking! As one of the region’s foremost experts on walking Heller has trained and motivated people from all walks of life to participate in events, relays, and even marathons. Heller was chosen as the national coach…