The Bus is Back: Salem experiments with an on-demand bus
Salem’s experiment with on-demand bus service didn’t work out, but the innovative service yielded valuable lessons for future transit projects.
Travel and Transportation
The Bus is Back: Eugene expands ‘Emerald Express’ Bus Rapid Transit system
The first leg of OB‘s bus tour takes us from Portland to Eugene, with stops at Lane County Transit, the storefront of a BRT critic and new wave mobility company Arcimoto.
The Bus is Back: A special series exploring bus initiatives across Oregon
Bus ridership has taken a hit over the past decade, but new projects around the state aim to get Oregonians back on board.
A transit pioneer heads back to the future
Mass transit isn’t keeping up with the times, longtime critic says.
No sweat: Why light rail doesn’t buckle in cities far hotter than Portland
Cooling technology keeps systems in other cities from breaking down during hot weather.
Groups call on city council to address Portland’s parking crisis
Neighborhood groups are putting pressure on Portland’s City Council to introduce long awaited parking reforms. But a lack of unified voice from the business community could further delay solutions.
The New Aerotropolis
Forget about the troubles facing the Port of Portland’s marine Terminal 6. Portland International Airport is flying high.
Guest Blog: Autonomous vehicles: Who is going to lead the way?
Civic and business leaders need to engage in robust planning discussions about how to leverage AVs to achieve health, safety and climate objectives.
EV conference outgrows space, attendance doubles
Record attendance at a long-running electric vehicle conference in Portland shows how the sector is maturing.