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Wireless Devices Good for Transit Use?
Over at his Price Tags blog, Gordon Price speculates that bans on driving while texting and calling will encourage people to take transit so they can keep their cell phones active and in-use. And the Infrastructurist speculates that the iPad will make commuters so productive on transit that they’ll leave their cars behind. Somehow I…
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Focus on SB 1059
The Oregon Environmental Council would like you to support SB 1059. The bill (PDF) would direct the Departments of Transportation and Land Conservation and Development to develop land use and transportation “scenarios” to reduce greenhouse gases and create administrative rules to direct the six major metropolitan areas in the state to create plans to meet…
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What Kind of Traveler are You?
Via World Streets: A survey in Germany identifies five types of travelers, with respect to their attitudes around greenhouse gases and transportation choices: Public transport rejecters. These believe public transport provides little sense of control or excitement. They are not open to change and see access to mobility as very important. Car individualists. Similar to…
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CRC Open House on Hayden Island Issues
From the Columbia River Crossing Project: PORTLAND – The Columbia River Crossing project and the Portland Working Group are hosting an open house Feb. 10 for the public to learn about improvements to Hayden Island, including the latest roadway and light rail designs; pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle access around the island; strategies for commercial and…