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Finding your Way Now a Little Bit Easier
A new wayfinding system has recently begun to be installed in downtown Portland. I participated in the PDC open houses on this project several years ago (pre-Portland Transport) and am happy to see these hit the streets. OPB had some coverage last week. Some of the key features of the system include: One map to…
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Proactive Pedestrian Safety Tool
After a serious accident on NW 23rd Ave took the life of one pedestrian and seriously injured another, NWDA Transportation Chair Kim Carlson got busy. Not only did she and other neighborhood leaders advocacy successfully with PDOT for safety improvements on 23rd and 21st, she set out to help pedestrian take safety into their own…
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Tualatin Bike/Ped Bridge: Medium-Term Gratification
The Oregonian yesterday had a brief piece on a new bike/ped bridge that will open in a few weeks, crossing the Tualatin river. As a member of TPAC (Metro’s Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee), I had a chance to score and recommend this project as part of the State “Transportation Enhancements” competitive process. I feel a…
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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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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…