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Open Houses for Portland-to-Lake Oswego Transit DEIS
From Metro: Metro, along with the cities of Portland and Lake Oswego, Multnomah and Clackamas counties, TriMet and ODOT, have studied transit alternatives to connect Lake Oswego with downtown Portland. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) examines potential impacts and benefits associated with an enhanced bus alternative, streetcar alternative and a no-build alternative where existing…
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Portland to Lake O Transit DEIS Hits the Streets
This has already been noted on the open thread, but here’s the official notice: DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND PRELIMINARY SECTION 4(F) ASSESSMENT AVAILABLE; COMMENT DEC. 3, 2010 TO JAN. 31, 2011 What kind of transit might connect the downtown of Lake Oswego and Portland in the future? Find out the alternatives and offer your…
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TriMet and the Trust Gap Part 5: The perfect storm and the $800 million fruit salad
A discussion of TriMet’s finances.
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Two Interesting CRC Meetings Coming Up
On Nov 3rd the Columbia River Crossing project convenes an expert panel to look at bridge types and configurations. Details here. On November 15th, the Portland Monthly/City Club “Bright Lights” series (Jimmy Mak’s, 6pm) will host a CRC alternatives discussion with George Crandall, urban designer; Bill Scott, general manager of Zipcar; and Joe Cortright, economist.
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Metro President Candidate Presentations
Earlier this week, my neighborhood association (Rose City Park) held its candidates fair. A number of candidates were present, as were presenters representing various ballot measures. Of particular relevance to PortlandTransport readers are the two candidates for Metro President. Here are videos of their presentations and Q&A sessions, presented in order of appearance and without…