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Squaring the circle: The problem of over-constrained projects.
How to deal with overly-constrained projects
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Streetcar One Step Closer to Lake Oswego
The Community Advisory Committee for the Lake Oswego to Portland Transit Project has recommended the Streetcar alternative, using Macadam Avenue in Johns Landing. The committee further recommends that the other two major alignment questions, how to route through Dunthorpe (on the existing rail right of way or on Riverwood Rd) and whether or not to…
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Willamette Shoreline Transit Plugs Along
From Metro: Metro and its partners continue to work to develop a transit project that meets future travel demand between Lake Oswego and Portland, supports local and regional land use plans, and garners public acceptance and community support. The transit project is now preparing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement, studying the potential benefits and impacts…
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Lake Oswego Streetcar Open Houses that Matter
There are two open houses coming up for the ‘refinement study’ for the Lake Oswego Streetcar. The refinement study is narrowing the options that will go into the final Environmental Impact Statement process. In particular both routing options through John’s Landing and terminus options in Lake Oswego are being reviewed. As we learned from the…
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Bus and streetcar options studied for Lake Oswego to South Waterfront route
A streetcar route or enhanced bus service from downtown to Lake Oswego were the options selected for further study and the BRT option was officially eliminated. The Oregonian reports: Though years away, a streetcar linking South Waterfront to Lake Oswego took another step closer to reality this afternoon when Metro councilors approved an environmental impact…