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Columbia River Crossing Project Update
In the latest project newsletter emailed by CRC staff, they’ve posted a document which shows computer-generated 3D renderings of what various bridge options and alignments might look like: Supplemental bridge Replacement bridge with a separate structure for transit Replacement bridge with “transit in a box” in the southbound structure Document: http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org/FileLibrary/GraphicsandPhotos/DraftConcepts.pdf (PDF Format) (They also…
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Getting into our Heads
Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Winter 2008 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Brent Zenobia, Software Engineering, Portland State University Topic: Psychological Insights on Transportation Mode Choice When: Friday, January 18, 2008, 12:00-1:30 pm Where: 204 Urban Center Abstract: Transportation mode choice is often expressed in terms of models which assume rational choice; psychological case…
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Biodiesel from sewage?
This guest post is from Garlynn Woodsong. The East Bay Municipal Utility District is, according to this article, putting the finishing touches on a process that produces biodiesel from “Brown Grease,” or the grease that is collected from the kitchens at restaurants. They estimate that they could produce 700,000 gallons of biodiesel a year, or…
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Perspective and Pushback on Fareless Square Changes
TriMet has a PowerPoint presentation (PDF, 1.6M) that they are using with various groups, I expect that something similar will be on display at the public hearings this week. But not everyone is going quietly. The Lloyd Transportation Management Association (TMA), which contributes funding to help pay for fareless service to Lloyd District, has sent…
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TriMet Sets Hearings on Fareless Square Hour Limits
From the TriMet web site. I hope to have more info from TriMet later on Friday. Fareless Square Taking action on security Public Hearing Locations Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Liberty Center Auditorium 650 NE Holladay St, Portland 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plan your trip to the Liberty Center Auditorium Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Portland Building Auditorium…