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Trans Trib
It almost seems that today’s Portland Tribune is only about transportation! Discussion of shelters for the new transit mall. Is the business community trying to unshelter the mall? Regular Portland Transport contributor Bob Richardson is quoted. New development is cutting off connections in the SW Trail network. This network serves as an alternative to the…
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Business Press Focuses on Clean Energy
The cover article in this month’s Oregon Business magazine is a feature on clean power. Indeed, there are several articles in the issue about alternative energy sources. More interestingly, on the editorial page, editor Robin Doussard roots for $6/gallon gasoline, on the theory that energy prices need to hurt a lot more to really cause…
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Portland # 1 in Sustainability
The BTA Blog got it up first, but it’s worth cross-posting here. Portland has been ranked # 1 in both sustainability and City Innovation by SustainLane.com. Transit ridership, roadway congestions and sprawl were among the criteria used in the rankings. Here’s to continuing to build our lead!
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SmartCars in U.S.?
Associated Press is reporting that DaimlerChrysler will decide this month whether to introduce its ultracompact Smart vehicle in the U.S.
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Sustainability at ODOT
Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Spring 2006 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Damon Fordham, Oregon Department of Transportation Topic: Developing a Sustainability Program for ODOT When: Friday, June 2, 2006, 12:00-1:30 pm Where: 204 Urban Center (www.pdx.edu/map.html)