Despite claims from Oregon DOT officials, the only published seismic studies suggest the I-5 bridges will survive a Cascadia earthquake. It’s far from clear that spending billions to replace this bridges is a good investment
The shaky argument for the Columbia River Crossing Read Post »
Far from increasing traffic congestion, more on-line shopping reduces it, by reducing personal shopping trips Delivery trucks generate 30 times less travel than people traveling to stores to make the same purchases The more deliveries
Why Cyber-Monday doesn’t mean delivery gridlock Tuesday? Read Post »
What City Observatory did this week 1. No Deposit, No Return: Another lie to try and sell the $3 billion Columbia River Crossing. The state’s of Oregon and Washington spent nearly $200 million planning the
The Week Observed, November 22, 2019 Read Post »
If we’re going to have a lot more missing middle housing; we’re also going to have a lot more landlords Accessory dwellings, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes are suited to “mom-and-pop” landlords, but tough tenants rights
Want more housing? Build a landlord. Read Post »
State DOT’s are using a false claim about financial liability to revive the Columbia River Crossing folly There’s no requirement to repay $140 million in federal funds, if states choose the “No-Build” option The Oregon
No deposit, no return: Another lie to sell the Columbia River Crossing Read Post »
What City Observatory did this week 1. Copenhagen’s cycling success hinges on tax policy and pricing, not just bike lanes. The New York Times offers up yet another postcard view of cycling in Copenhagen, where
The Week Observed, November 15, 2019 Read Post »
