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British Columbia Officials Study Light Rail in Portland
Portland regularly sends delegations to Vancouver to study their solutions to urban issues. But apparently our neighbors to the north think they can learn a thing or two from us. Jessica was kind enough to pass on this link about a junket to Portland. Port Moody is about 30 minutes east of Vancouver. No word…
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Oregonian Looks at Biofuels
Sunday’s O had a big spread on biofuels. At the 30,000 foot level, it looks to me like there are three main strategies: Biodiesel from reclaimed materials or by-products, e.g., fryer grease Biodiesel from purpose-grown crops, like rape-seed or soy beans Ethanol from corn It’s less clear to me which of those really pencil. The…
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How Far Will You Walk to Transit?
Find out at this week’s PSU seminar… Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Spring 2006 Transportation Seminar Series Join us for two excellent presentations by PSU MURP Candidates! Sumi Malik: Exploring Factors Influencing Perceived Walking Distance to Light Rail Transit Stations Erin Wilson: Employer Incentives and Mode Choice When: Friday, May 26, 2006, 12:00-1:30…
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Peak Oil and the Legacy of Glenn Jackson
Check out the discussion over at Blue Oregon.
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Mayor Calls for Safer Streets and Sidewalks
And he’s not talking about traffic safety… Dear Community Members, I’m pleased to announce the Street Access for Everyone (SAFE) Initiative. At next week’s Council session, I’ll be introducing a resolution to find citywide solutions to the issues of street disorder and sidewalk nuisances. I’ve been hearing concerns from the business community and residents-downtown and…