Remembering Portland transit activist Jim Howell
He embodied the visionary courage, tireless idealism, and civic activism that helped put Portland on the map in the 20th century.
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Wonk Night highlights widespread I-5 Rose Quarter project concerns
The idea behind Wonk Night is to go deeper into the issues, get questions answered, and connect with other people. Based on early reviews from last night’s event, it appears to have been a big success. About 40 people braved a stormy evening and came together in the offices of Lancaster Engineering downtown to learn … Read more
Community rallies against ODOT’s plans to tear down Flint Ave bridge
“This was the first time many people had heard about it.”
With letter to City Council, new coalition launches fight against I-5 Rose Quarter project
The most organized and diverse freeway opposition in decades.
Recap: Wonk Night heads to 82nd and Division
Talking transportation near the most diverse intersection in Oregon
The Friday Profile: Portland’s idea man has a big plan for eastside biking
Two months before his 80th birthday, volunteer architect Jim Howell has designed his first transportation concept that features bikes.
A new ‘Common Sense’ vision for a Columbia crossing
Jim Howell, the longtime citizen activist and former TriMet bus planner who helped lead opposition to both the Mount Hood Freeway and the Columbia River Crossing, has an out-of-the-box idea.