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Updated: Downtown Carpool Moves to Flexcar
[Apparently my prior title for this post was too cynical :-)] I had actually suggested this idea to Commissioner Adams shortly after he was elected. I suspect that others inside PDOT smarter than me may have originated it independently, but I still feel a small glow of pride… Good for the City and good for…
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Be Safe Out There
Today’s Portland Tribune features an article titled Walk, ride at your peril reporting about the nine pedestrian and cyclist fatalities this year so far. So today’s question is: are these just a statistical blip, or are there systematic issues going on involving the transportation system, or behavioral changes by drivers, pedestrians or cyclists?
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TriMet Response to Orange Threat Level
In light of today’s London terrorist attack, the US Department of Homeland Security raised the threat level to orange for mass transit systems. There have been no specific threats, but TriMet is increasing presence and vigilance on the transit system. Riders can help by reporting any suspicious behavior or package to a TriMet employee or…