A few things: TriMet has a few bus schedule adjustments to tell you about. Michael Anderson asks:  What if you could auction off a parking spot in front of your home? Anna Griffin takes a look at Powell Boulevard–particularly the parts east of I-205.

Have a happy holiday, everyone!

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Stuff in the news: Metro approves $68M in active transportation/freight funds.  Metro also claims that the region can meet state emission standards, while noting a disconnect between plans on the books, and the current political realities. Joseph Rose questions a recent survey ranking Portland’s traffic as eighth worst in the nation. Sightline Institute blogger Clark…

A few news items: The Metro Council has voted to approve the work done so far on the SW Corridor. No more charging your cell phones from TriMet ticket machine kiosks. Stephen J. Smith reports that in 2015, the FRA will permit European rolling stock on US rails.  This is a potential win for transit technologies…