In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, public transportation is a lifeline for many in Portland, providing a convenient and cost-effective means of commuting. However, questions of safety have…
The fate of e-scooters in Portland
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking to implement a permanent electric scooter program by 2021, but the Portland City Council (PCC) isn’t sold. With only two months…
French transit strikes wind down, but protests set to continue
After 46 consecutive days of striking from transit workers in France, transportation has resumed after an announcement from the French rail union. The strike was the longest transportation strike in…
‘No fare is fair’
Activists held a rally for fare enforcement justice on Nov. 27 in Pioneer Courthouse Square to protest against punitive measures for fare violations after TriMet’s recent expansion of security on…
PSU Transportation Research and Education Center hosts seminar on visually-impaired travelers
Portland State’s Transportation Research and Education Center invited Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum from the University of Arizona to present on the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals as they navigate…
Parks accessible by public transit
Getting outside and exploring nature can be good for your mental and physical health, especially with summer around the corner. The Portland metro area has nearly 150 parks, and a…