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Solving the Bike on Transit Capacity Problem?
We’ve discussed the fact that we have a ‘congestion’ problem with capacity for bikes on MAX and popular bus routes being maxed out. This week’s Business Week, offers one potential solution: commuting on a folding bike that you can take on the train with you. This article seems to focus on the commuter-train riding audience.…
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Innovating the Last Mile
One of the conundrums of the age of e-commerce is the so-called “last mile” problem, getting a delivery from the local depot to the actual delivery address. In the case of residential deliveries, this has not just VMT impacts, but also impacts on neighborhood livability. I see Fedex, UPS and DHL trucks on my local…
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Reporting on Willamette Shoreline Transit Workshop
Yesterday’s O had a brief article on the workshop held on Tuesday. The article focused quite a bit on the trail aspect, which is important (I looked at a bike map to see how I might get to the workshop by bike or a bike/bus combo, and concluded you can’t get there!). But my favorite…
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Northern Jealousy
Sometimes I just can’t help being a little jealous. Recently two pieces came across my desk about better mode splits for bikes and walking in Canada. The Daily Score reports that in Vancouver, B.C., they’ve already blown past their 2021 goals (by 50%!) for bike and pedestrian trips. And VTPI has an academic paper (PDF,…
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Portland Parks Seeks Feedback on Trails Strategy
Portland Parks and Recreation has a released a draft strategy (PDF, 420K) for development of the Portland segments of the regional trails network. Check it out and let them know what you think. Or attend the formal presentation: Thursday, June 1, 2006 6:30 – 8:00 pm Portland Building – Second Floor Room C 1120 SW…