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Seattle to Ditch its Trolleybuses?
Via Planetizen: The Seattle Times is reporting that Seattle is considering replacing its electric trolleybuses with hybrid buses to save money, although this perspective is not universally supported. Human Transit has an analysis of factors that might cause cities to curtail or replace trolleybus systems.
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Would You Rent Out Your Car? Rent Your Neighbor’s?
Via Planetizen: That’s what an effort in California would allow. If your car is idle for long periods of time, you could put it into a car-share pool. Likewise, you could access your neighbors’ or co-workers’ cars if they were part of the program. Over at the carsharing.us blog, Dave has an analysis of why…
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KBOO Bike Show: Cycling and Health
Listen to the show (mp3, 26.6MB) We all know that riding a bike is good for your health. But what exactly are the health benefits of bicycling? If you ride a bike, what can you do to take care of your body? Are there stretches you can do and food you can eat that will…
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My Reactions to the TriMet GM Appointment
I’m getting quoted in snippets in the media, so I thought it would be useful to express my full thoughts on the appointment of Neil McFarlane as TriMet General Manager. First, my congratulations to Neil. I’ve had the chance to work with him on the board of Portland Streetcar, Inc. He is a talented administrator…
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Support (and Appreciate) Woman-owned Bicycle Businesses
Bike Economics: A fundraiser showcasing local, woman-owned, bicycle-oriented businesses When: Thursday, May 6, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm Where: United Bicycle Institute, 3961 N Williams Ave, Portland Donation: $10 to $30 Come eat, drink, mingle, and learn about the role of woman entrepreneurs in Portland’s burgeoning bicycle economy. The sliding scale admission includes light food and…