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Making Advocates
Update: 9/6/06 Note that registration on a scholarship basis (i.e., free to activists) ends on September 13th. Original Post: 8/22/06 It’s time for the PSU/PDOT Traffic and Transportation class again. I can’t say enough about this class. It’s a great way to learn how the transportation bureaucracy in local government works, and where to apply…
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Calling All Highway 26 Commuters
A reporter for the Tribune would like to interview folks who commute on 26 for a story. If you are interested in being interviewed, please e-mail webmaster@portlandtransport.com with your name, phone number and the direction you commute. Also, in general what do people think about the proposition that the reverse commute on 26 is just…
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KBOO Bike Show: Access to Cycling
This month the KBOO Bike Show continues the theme of accessibility of biking. Guests include Ian Stude from the PSU bike co-op talking about programs for students. We also speak with Kirsty Hall from PDOT’s Transportation Options Progrm Options. Kirsty recently implemented a new program to help seniors feel more comfortable biking and will tell…
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Watch the Numbers Climb
Sightline Institute has an interesting post the provides real time estimates of auto fatalities and economic costs from crashes. Hat tip to Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder.
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The Perfect Transit System?
Two way loop route2 minute headways!Grade-separated, dedicated right-of-wayNo opertator in the vehicle (think of the cost savings)