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New Years Resolution for Streetcar: Fare Policy
On January 1, Portland Streetcar will roll out a new fare policy: Streetcar tickets will be good all day. We’ve discussed the perception that a 1-2 zone fare for a few stops on the Streetcar outside fareless square is a tough value proposition. This move is intended to help that issue. At a minimum you’ll…
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Pumping CO2
CO2, i.e., Connect Oregon 2, the expected follow-on from Governor Kulongoski to his $100M lottery-funded transportation package from last session, is apparently only the beginning in the minds of some regional leaders. The Daily Journal of Commerce is reporting that business and government leaders are looking for a broader transportation package from the next legislature.
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A Class Unto Themselves
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to be part of the panel providing feedback on student presentations at the PSU/City of Portland Traffic and Transporation Class (a training ground for transportation activists that yours truly is an alumnus of). Under an agreement with the class organizers, Portland Transport is the official online respository…