One thing that makes the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project such a headache for policy makers, and for anyone trying to make sense of the debate, is that it involves two places with very different ideas about planning for transportation and population growth.
Day: March 24, 2008
Bikes don’t merit a mention in Governor’s ‘State of the State’
Governor Ted Kulongoski addressed Oregon residents with his ‘State of the State’ speech on Friday.
(Photo © J. Maus)
In it, he talked about how transportation is one of his top five policy priorities. He mentions the importance of funding roads and bridges, seaports, airports, and railroads. All good places to invest for sure.
But in all of his talk about our transportation, congestion, traffic safety and climate change problems, the bicycle — a particularly cheap and readily-available solution to all of the above — didn’t even merit a mention.
Debate Club: Columbia River Crossing
The Bus Project and the Portland Mercury present for March’s Debate Club: The Columbia River Crossing.
Location:
The edge of Belmont
Street:
3350 SE Morrison St.
City/Town:
Portland, OR
Phone:
5032333018
Email:
tara.sulzen[at]busproject.org
Description
Join the Bus Project and the Portland Mercury for our monthly hot topic debate with Dialogue, Democracy and Drinks.
What’s your take on what could be the largest public works project in Pacific NW history?
With Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder as Moderator and experts on both sides of the issue, (including economist Joe Cortright, Washington’s Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart, Jill Fuglister from Coalition for a Livable Future and a rep. from the Columbia River Crossing Task Force) come to find out for yourself what the options are for the Columbia River Crossing.
Who decides if we’re building a new I-5 bridge? What are the options on the table now? How much will it cost? Who is involved in the planning?
Contact Tara Sulzen at the Bus Project (503 233 3018) with questions.
The Bunny on a Bike Ride: A slideshow
Strong, chilly winds and nearly horizontal rain did little to dampen spirits at Sunday’s fifth annual Bunny on a Bike Ride.
Alice goes to Paris with inspiring style
Neary 800 bike advocates from all over Oregon spent Saturday night toasting each other’s accomplishments at the 13th annual Alice Awards and Auction held at the Oregon Convention Center.
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) hosts the event and they made sure there was enough bike parking — and it’s a good thing they did because nearly half of the attendees rode to the event. Volunteers staffed a valet bike parking area that parked over 300 bikes and racks in front of the building still overflowed.