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Dec 15,2008
Notes of Interest » Dec 12 - 14
by shooter
Here are stories you may have missed over the weekend while you were trying to stay warm. (photo: Portland Mercury)
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Aug 29,2008
Take the Streetcar Survey
by Trace
The Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT) is currently drafting a Streetcar System Plan, with the intent of creating a citywide network. The purpose of the Streetcar System Plan (SSP) District Working Group process that is currently underway is to engage the public in the beginning of a long-range planning effort that will identify future streetcar corridors with the highest potential in a long-term implementation strategy. Specifically, the goal of the NE District Working Group process is to identify where community support for potential streetcar corridors is located in NE Portland. Currently, volunteers like us are doing community outreach to gauge the level of support in Northeast Portland along various corridors such as Broadway/Weidler, MLK Blvd, Alberta St, and 82nd Ave. The city has stated that new streetcar corridors will be prioritized in areas where community support exists.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7QjGufQZvkQ5cFawdRA6CA_3d_3d
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Aug 22,2008
Forced into a better solution
by shooter
The Steel Bridge should open next week after the completion of construction that links the new MAX green line into the existing routes. The Steel Bridge connection was the trickiest part, given the age of the bridge and the original design for the job.This story from the Daily Journal of Commerce describes how a creative solution was needed to get the job done.
As it turns out, no structural contractor would take the job because of the risk involved in working over a railroad. The industry had numerous highway projects from which to choose, so contractors didn't want to take the risk.
Faced with no contractor, the civil engineers redesigned the project so the risk of the railroad was eliminated—and in the process saved about $1M in construction costs and cut the bridge closure time in half!
They hope to use the same design when the streetcar line is extended over the Broadway Bridge to the east side.
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Aug 18,2008
LA Times Reflecting On Portland
by stockboy
"L.A. could learn a thing or two from Portland...""The city is a veritable transit utopia where light rail goes to the airport, parking restrictions increase public transit use and free streetcar service benefits downtown businesses. It also has a 20-year head start on planning." In an interesting article the LA Times marvels at the strides Portland has made and continues to make.
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Aug 15,2008
Portland In the National News... Again!
by stockboy
USA Today reported that Portland was founded in the mid-19th century as a shipping and logging center (which prompted one of its first nicknames, Stumptown), and has been a poster child for progressive urban planning for decades. Check out the newspaper article online at USA Today .
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Jul 17,2008
Streetcar's usefulness is questioned again
by shooter
The Portland Tribune has a pretty good story today asking if the streetcar is a tool or a toy. I believe it's a useful tool, but I also understand that it is not THE solution for every situation. I think a well-integrated public transit system is one that incorporates bus, streetcar, and light rail. Rather than focusing on one option, perhaps the city should be studying the major transit corridors to determine which option is best suited for the situation and develop an integrated plan.
What do you think?
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Jul 14,2008
Take the Streetcar Survey (NW closes 7/15)
by pearlgirl
The Streetcar System Plan (SSP) is a big picture look at the City of Portland's transportation network and how streetcars can fit into this network in the future. The goal of the SSP is to identify an interconnected citywide system of streetcar corridors integrated with the City's transportation and land use network. The Portland Streetcar System Plan can play a key role in shaping the City by: reinforcing walkable and economically diverse neighborhoods and vibrant main streets encouraging sustainable and equitable development and infrastructure supporting reduction of vehicle trips supporting greater accessibility, housing options, employment, and economic development WHAT DO YOU THINK? Help the city prioritize potential future streetcar corridors by taking a streetcar survey for the area where you live or work. NORTHWEST Portland Streetcar Survey - closes July 15 NORTHEAST Portland Streetcar Survey - closes September 15 NORTH Portland Str
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Jul 3,2008
Prospects Improve for Eastside Streetcar
by pearlgirl
There's no news like good news. If you'd like to get involved, join the Streetcar Master Plan SE Work Group . For information on other work groups, click here .
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