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Re-thinking Social Justice
Some time ago I blogged about the “Wheels to Wealth” conference, which postulated that auto ownership is a key rung on the ladder out of poverty. I’ve been mulling that one ever since, and I’ve come to a tentative conclusion: Car-free by choice is great thing, because it means that you’ve managed to organize your…
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I-5 Delta Park Open House and Hearing Today
This afternoon from 3:30 to 6, there is an open house on the I-5 Delta Park widening project, followed by a public hearing at 6:30. Both are being held at: Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs 4134 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland
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Introducing Transit Board
We’re rolling out a new transit tool today, called Transit Board. Contrasted with Transit Surfer, which is designed to be used on portable devices by people on the move, Transit Board is designed to serve fixed locations. It provides arrival times for buses and trains on a selected set of lines at a selected set…
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Urban Renewal For Transportation Advocates
I’ve raved here before about the PSU/PDOT Traffic and Transportation Class. It’s a great way for citizens to learn how the transportation system and bureaucracy work. Last year, I had the chance to take the inaugural version of a similar class that explains the inner workings of urban renewal. And it’s about to run again.
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Third Time the Charm?
After being rained out two weeks in a row, Multnomah County is going to try one more time this weekend to close the Burnside Bridge to setup for the upcoming maintence project. Good luck…