61 businesses sign onto letter opposing bus lanes on 82nd Avenue
With an update on the project expected to come at a TriMet Board meeting this Wednesday, groups on both sides of this issue are making their voices heard.
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Video: Public weighs in on 82nd Ave Transit Project
Last night’s meeting was the first major opportunity for public comment since a controversial TriMet staff recommendation came to light.
Facing public and board pressure, TriMet walks back 82nd Ave bus lane decision
“We are switching paths,” says one high level TriMet staffer.
Metro Councilor opposes TriMet’s 82nd Avenue transit recommendation
A roundup of updates on the fate of Line 72 service.
TriMet caves on 82nd Ave transit plans as business owners threaten lawsuits
Everything seemed to be lined up for seven miles of bus lanes, but now the wheels have come off.
Advocates organize to counter opposition as 82nd Ave bus lane decision nears
“They they want to eliminate the cars! And put everybody on buses and bicycles!”
Future of 82nd Ave transit hangs in balance as TriMet nears bus lane decision
One transit advocate shared with me today: “I am on high alert.”
Portlanders tell TriMet: We want continuous bus priority lanes on 82nd Avenue!
Even respondents who identified as drivers want more transit-priority lanes.
TriMet wants to know if they should go bigger for transit on 82nd
Would more spending on transit-priority lanes be worth the cost?
New plan for 82nd Avenue leaves bike riders out of the picture
PBOT has chosen to pit transit against bicycling once again.
City says bike lanes on 82nd Ave ‘infeasible’ due to impacts on bus and car drivers
Bike lanes not possible, “due to substantial trade-offs including significantly increased transit delay.”
$39 million TriMet grant will fund fuel-cell buses for 82nd Ave transit project
It’s a boost for cleaner buses and for 82nd.