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More Work on Replacing LOS
We continue to look for alternatives to the dreaded, auto-oriented “Level of Service” as the way to measure the performance of our streets… PSU Transportation Seminar: Speaker: Shaun Quayle, Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Topic: Piloting Portland’s MultiModal Arterial Performance System When: Friday, November 22, 2013, 12-1 p.m. Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room 204 Summary: Shaun…
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Shedding Some Light on “Be Seen, Be Safe”
Along with the shortening of the days and the return of the rain, it appears that the parade of retro-reflectivity brought about by campaigns such as Tri-Met’s “Be Seen Be Safe” is becoming an autumn tradition in these parts. The award-winning initiative, which encourages people walking and riding to dress for maximum visibility, probably sounds…
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NOW is the Time to Pay Attention to the SW Corridor
The “purpose and need” statement for the SW Corridor project is now out for review. This is perhaps one of the most critical documents in the history of the project. The purpose and need statement becomes the yardstick for all future decisions in the project. Arguably a flawed purpose and need statement is what allowed…
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Open Thread for the week of November 17-23, 2013
What’s on your mind?
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Updated Again: Sharpening Our Game on Bicycle Advocacy
Updated 11/14/13: BTA may be squirming a bit on their infographic, but the advocacy continues – they’re holding an Advocacy 101 training on November 19 (5:30pm), pizza by Old Town Pizza. Updated 11/13/13: BTA has updated the graphic with revised numbers. You can see the new graphic and the explanation of the changes at their…