-
A “MegaBus” for Oregon?
We’ve always heard that the Celts were thrifty. Apparently what Ryannair did for air travel in Europe the Mega Bus enterprise has started doing likewise for surface travel. And now it is also operating in three major population centers in the United States with internet fares for inter-city travel. They even offer lottery type promotions…
-
Ordering Ahead
We’re still waiting for the check from the Federal Transit Administration (amazing how the bureaucrats can keeping you hanging even after the Secretary says he’s giving you $75M), but City Council today authorized contracts for the two long lead-time items for the Streetcar Loop. Now on order: 6 shiny new streetcar vehicles from Oregon Iron…
-
Congestion Reduced, Again
For the first time ever, the Texas Transportation Institute is reporting that traffic congestion has decreased for two years in a row. I wish this pointed to some amazing change in American behavior, but of course it’s a product of our economic situation (and gas prices, more so last year than this year). The Oregonian…
-
Ask and You Shall Receive
Not more than a few hours after yesterday’s post suggesting animation as a weapon against the Columbia River Crossing, this link came across my transom: http://vimeo.com/5419774 They’re by Nick Falbo, who did the great Google Earth material on the CRC a few months ago. I love the creativity of our community. Keep ’em coming!