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How I would untangle the Rose Quarter
Regular readers will recognize Bob Richardson as “Bob R.” who has provided many cogent and informative comments. I’m happy to now welcome Bob as a Portland Transport contributor! – Chris The Rose Quarter area is one of the most intense mix of transportation modes in the city of Portland. Three (soon four) MAX lines converge…
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Anticipation is Making Me Wait
During my trip to the Czech Republic last fall, I got to see frames being welded for our next three Streetcars. We have some photos of recent progress, they’re further along now! Notice the new colors we’re adding to our palette, Golden Yellow and Apple Green. Look for them on Portland Streets in the fall,…
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Shall we call it a “Freight Faire”?
COLUMBIA CORRIDOR ASSOCIATION PRESENTS Past, Present and Future Transportation in Portland Sponsored by Portland Office of Transportation If you have a comment or question about transportation in the Columbia Corridor, this is the event to attend. Give Your Opinion Tell us where the City needs to install new signs, where the bottlenecks are, and how…
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Dreaming a Tea Party in the Middle of Traffic
I never met Sara Cogan before she was struck by a Honda Accord while crossing NW 23rd Avenue at Quimby Street. It was the evening of January 31, and she and her daughter-in-law, Danielle, were heading home. It was a rainy night. The car, driven by 23-year-old Colleen McClure, apparently struck Danielle first, and then…
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How Not to Ride MAX
Thanks to Jonathan Maus from bikeportland.org for this photo he snapped on Sunday near the Gotham Tavern along Interstate MAX.