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KBOO Bike Show: Sustainable Energy in Motion
Vladislav Davidzon, of the Portland Peace and Justice Center will talk about the Sustainable Energy in Motion bike tours, and Steve Kung from Community Exchange Cycle will talk about promoting peace through cross-border & cross cultural exchange bicycle tours. Sara will also be giving an update on the state of NYC Critical Mass and the…
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A Parkway for Damascus?
After introducing us to the Sunrise Corridor, Lynn now has an alternative for us to consider. A parkway. Here’s a handout on the concept (PDF, 283K) that was distributed at some of the community meetings.
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OBA Seeks Policy Analysts
I just saw a note from Jim Zehren, chair of the board of the Oregon Business Association. OBA is looking for one or two full- or part-time policy analysts in areas that include sustainability, energy and environmental issues; health; education; transportation; taxes and public finance; and “good government” (state governance issues). Interested parties should contact…
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Light Rail to Forest Grove?
Now that I’m serving on MPAC, I’m making an effort to get out to various corners of the region and meet with local officials to get a better perspective on regional issues through a local lens. I started with a trek out to Forest Grove, where Richard Kidd, who also chairs MPAC this year, is…
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Architect Weighs in on Transit Mall
Over at Portland Architecture, architect Rick Potestio weighs in on the Urban Design aspects of the Transit Mall project. His conclusion: a subway is the best answer. Short of that, put both north- and south-bound trains on Sixth Ave, with a few key blocks underground. And he mentions bike culture in Amsterdam…