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Breaking down the economics of bus vs MAX
There’s been a bunch of stuff in the comments of the SW Corridor: Transportation Bundles article about the relative (operational) efficiencies of bus versus light rail. The discussion mirrors a debate that occurs in the wider community. Two dueling theories are commonly articulated: That MAX is more efficient, operationally, than bus–that in busy corridors, it…
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March 2013 Open Thread
Your March open thread. ODOT will be inspecting MAX lines, after ATU757 provided KOIN-TV with pictures of rails (allegedly) in a state of disrepair. While Portland has been building out its rail system, most “missed connections” (of a romantic nature) in the Pacific Northwest appear to be on the bus. Metro is looking for feedback…
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Where Does VMT Come From?
Speaker: B. Starr McMullen, OSU Topic: Determinants of VMT in Urban Areas: A Panel Study of 87 US. Urban Areas 1982-2009 Abstract: This paper uses econometric techniques to examine the determinants of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in a panel study using data from a cross section of 87 U.S. urban areas over the period 1982-2009.…
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A Critical Analysis of HB 2800
This bill, which authorizes Oregon State bonds to fund construction of the Columbia River Crossing could be voted on by the Oregon House as early as today, and the State Senate later this week. Our correspondent Joe Cortright has been reading closely: Analysis of HB 2800A Prepared by Joe Cortright February 24, 2013 HB 2800A…
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CRC Moves to Floor Consideration
The Oregonian is reporting that the joint legislative committee has passed out a recommendation to provide $450M in bonding authority for the Columbia River Crossing by a margin of 14-2. My understanding is that this will send the bill to a floor vote in both the House and Senate.