Post-derailment, Oregon passenger rail struggles to get back on track
Passenger rail “is always going to lag and struggle unless we want to put in dedicated resources,” says ODOT rail division chief.
Travel and Transportation
Who’s getting left behind in the mobility services revolution?
Low-income and minority populations face barriers to tech transport solutions.
The Transporter
Moovel North America CEO Nat Parker has a vision: a fast, efficient commute fueled by shared vehicles and smart technology.
In a fragmented EV charging market, vehicle owners struggle to fuel up
The situation may improve as utilities venture into the charging market.
The Bus is Back: Division Project Redefines Bus Rapid Transit
Upgrades to bus service on Division could make their way to the greater Portland area.
PDX council adopts resolution supporting congestion pricing
The Portland City council yesterday unanimously adopted a resolution directing the Portland Bureau of Transportation to work with ODOT to research the best ways to implement congestion pricing on I-5 and I-205. Portland congestion increased four times faster than its population between 2013 and 2015. If it continues unabated, PBOT director Leah Treat said, congestion could … Read more
The Bus is Back: Is car-oriented Bend ready to embrace transit?
Bend gets the funding to build a modern bus sytem, just in time for rapid population growth.
Will expanding I-5 relieve congestion? Freight industry says yes
Despite numerous studies demonstrating that freeway expansions worsen congestion, the freight industry supports a proposed expansion of I-5 at the Rose Quarter.