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Shows tagged as: transportation

Mon, May 6 2013

Environmental News Round-Up

We're bringing together our Ecotrope blogger and Earthfix editor to catch us up on some of the latest environmental news.

Tue, Apr 23 2013

Finding Funding For A New I-5 Bridge

Key decisions about funding for the Columbia River Crossing now rest with Washington lawmakers.

Tue, Apr 9 2013

ODOT Sued After Bus Crash

Survivors of a bus crash on I-84 are suing the Oregon Department of Transportation, saying it failed to properly equip and maintain the icy stretch of highway.

Fri, Apr 5 2013

Coal Would Bring More Rail Traffic To Northwest

An investigation by EarthFix reporter Bonnie Stewart shows it would take a lot to get Northwest railways ready for more coal trains.

Wed, Jan 23 2013

Possible Routes For High-Speed Rail In Oregon

The Oregon Passenger Rail Leadership Council is considering four possible routes for high-speed rail in Oregon.

Wed, Jan 23 2013

Watching And Waiting On The Sellwood Bridge

We'll hear the latest on the replacement of the Sellwood bridge, the state's most heavily traveled two-lane bridge.

Tue, Jan 15 2013

TriMet Union Responds To Driver Fatigue Issue

Following an investigation by The Oregonian the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 is calling for changes to rules governing working hours for drivers.

Tue, Jan 8 2013

Overtime At TriMet Leads To Tired Drivers

An investigation by The Oregonian reveals exhaustion is a common problem among TriMet drivers.

Mon, Feb 13 2012

TriMet Budget Plan

TriMet has a $17 million hole in its budget. How will it fill it?

Fri, Jun 10 2011

The Value of Mount Hood

We're live from Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood to find out what the mountain means to you.

Tue, Apr 26 2011

Governors Release CRC Plan

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and Washington Governor Chris Gregoire now have a design for the Columbia River Crossing. What do you think of it?

Mon, Feb 21 2011

High Speed Momentum

How would high speed rail affect jobs and liveability in the Northwest?

Tue, Nov 30 2010

Public Transit

What is the state of TriMet's long and short term plans and how will the public be included in the planning?

Thu, Aug 5 2010

The Crossing at a Crossroads

What are the stumbling blocks and bright spots in the plans for the new I-5 bridge?

Fri, Nov 13 2009

Bike Plan 2030

Should bikes be a pillar of your city's transportation system? If so, how much should your town pay to make that happen? If not, why?

Wed, Aug 12 2009

Taxing Gas

Can Oregon cities increase gas taxes before a new moratorium takes effect?

Mon, Apr 20 2009

High Speed Possibilities

What would high speed rail look like in Oregon?

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