Setting the tone for alternate transportat the Portland Airport
“Bicycle Assembly Area” at the Portland Airport
First impressions in the city: Portland is greenwith food carts everywhere!
Tri-Met Public transit bus stop
Next arrivals for bus routes serving the stop
Tri-Met Max (Light Rail) line
On-board Tri-Met Max (Light Rail) blue line
Tri-Met Max (Light Rail) blue line
New Max Light Rail line under construction
Go by streetcar!
Portland Streetcar & stop with sponsor info
Portland Streetcar stop
On-board a Portland Streetcar
Fare collection seems to be a problem& rarely enforced. All fare media is paper.
This Portland Streetcar stop is also adjacent to the lower level Portland Aerial Tram station
The Portland Tram is both public transportation and tourist attraction linking the upper & lower campuses of Oregon Health
& Science University (OHSU)
Mount Hood
Pedestrian bridge at OHSU:terrain dictates unique connections
Uneven edges on sidewalks throughout downtown were shaved
Public spaces designed for enjoyment
New public space in the middle of downtown incorporating a private use
Some unique public art scattered about the city
Portland is fairly bike/ped friendly
Dedicated bike-crossing
On-street bike parking is pretty common
Yes, there are street trees
Lots of street trees!
My impression: Portland is a beautiful city whose citizens enjoy its fun “sense of place”. The city is aggressively pursuing a variety of transportation options. Nonetheless, just like the rest of America,
TDM opportunities remain as SOV use remains predominant.
