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It’s More Than One Page, But…
A reader reminds us that back in 2005, a PSU class for Professor Will Macht did a Columbia River Crossing concept around a waterfront development named “Quayside”. It’s 8 pages (PDF, 2.1M), not one, but the idea of actually linking the CRC to land use is apparently completely foreign to the project team, so I…
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Half a Page on the CRC
I love people who can be succinct. This from Dan Wade. Dear Councilor Liberty, I came across a post on portlandtransport.com outlining your request for one-page CRC proposals and thought I would weigh in. First of all, the initial planning process seemed to woefully neglect the rail bridge west of the I-5 span, which is…
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Someone at the Oregonian Has a Clue About the CRC
Mike Francis’ opinion section feature about the Columbia River Crossing is a refreshing break from the “we must do this no matter what” drumbeat of the editorial page of our local daily: You don’t have to be an architect, artist, bicyclist, urban planner, academic or environmentalist to fear that the Columbia River Crossing is a…
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My Reactions to the TriMet GM Appointment
I’m getting quoted in snippets in the media, so I thought it would be useful to express my full thoughts on the appointment of Neil McFarlane as TriMet General Manager. First, my congratulations to Neil. I’ve had the chance to work with him on the board of Portland Streetcar, Inc. He is a talented administrator…
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Support (and Appreciate) Woman-owned Bicycle Businesses
Bike Economics: A fundraiser showcasing local, woman-owned, bicycle-oriented businesses When: Thursday, May 6, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm Where: United Bicycle Institute, 3961 N Williams Ave, Portland Donation: $10 to $30 Come eat, drink, mingle, and learn about the role of woman entrepreneurs in Portland’s burgeoning bicycle economy. The sliding scale admission includes light food and…