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At long last, TriMet says a new Gideon Street-Brooklyn bridge is coming

It will be built by mid 2019.

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June 29, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

64 Comments


One year in, how’s the Lafayette Street bridge elevator treating you?

A vital connection in the Brooklyn neighborhood.

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November 7, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

62 Comments


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Activists (temporarily) take the swing out of TriMet’s swing gates

Activists tried to take the swing out of swing gates.

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February 2, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

61 Comments


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Videos show difficulties navigating TriMet’s swing gates

Opposed by bike and walk advocates, a major barrier for wheelchair users.

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January 28, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

100 Comments


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TriMet projects on Orange Line path at SE 8th should improve cycling

Projects should make a tricky intersection less so.

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January 13, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

45 Comments


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Despite objections, TriMet installs swing-gates at 11th Avenue rail crossing

However, the transit agency installed only two out of eight swing gates it had earlier proposed.

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December 23, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

83 Comments


One commuter’s take on the many turns and stops on Tilikum’s east side

How many inconveniences does it take to add up to a serious problem?

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October 27, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

145 Comments


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TriMet adjusts Orange Line crossing plans after community opposition – UPDATED

Swing gates coming to SE 11th Ave MAX crossings. At least that’s TriMet’s plan.

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September 29, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

139 Comments


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First Look: Lafayette Street pedestrian bridge crosses inner SE railroad tracks

One of the big obstacles to biking in south-southeast Portland has once again been bridged.

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September 15, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

83 Comments


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Orange Line/Tilikum Bridge opening day open thread

First day of service for new Orange Line and Tilikum Crossing Bridge!

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September 12, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

121 Comments


TriMet police stake out new train-track crossings east of Tilikum Crossing

Portland’s regional transit agency is trying to educate people about navigating the new expanse of pavement near the corner of SE 8th and Division.

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September 1, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

68 Comments


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City advisory committees oppose TriMet’s plans for swing gates on Orange Line

It’s back to the drawing board for TriMet.

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July 27, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

29 Comments


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