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Forza!
On a cycling vacation in Italy a few years ago (OK, more years than I would care to admit) I encountered the lovely cultural institution of cyclists shouting “Forza!” (pronounced “fortza”) at each other (typically from someone coming down a hill to someone heading up the hill). It translates as “fortitude” or “strength”. That was…
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The CRC Money Pit
Thursday’s O had a front page story on the $65M that has already gone into Columbia River Crossing planning, likely to rise to $100M within the next year ($30M of that coming from ODOT funds). The article goes on to look at potential cost reductions for the project given the diminishing likelihood of full funding.…
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Ask and You Shall Receive
Not more than a few hours after yesterday’s post suggesting animation as a weapon against the Columbia River Crossing, this link came across my transom: http://vimeo.com/5419774 They’re by Nick Falbo, who did the great Google Earth material on the CRC a few months ago. I love the creativity of our community. Keep ’em coming!
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Video: Green Line First Ride Event, Part 2 of 2
Part 2 features excerpts of speeches by TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3), as well as a rare cab-view while the train is in motion.
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Video: Green Line First Ride Event, Part 1 of 2
The Green Line expansion of the MAX Light Rail system from Downtown Portland to Clackamas Town Center will open later this summer. On June 30th, a “First Ride” preview event occurred where a couple of hundred individuals including a number of public officials rode the route. Part 1 features interviews with TriMet General Manager Fred…