Chungle
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- In all other cases: Chungle
- Neighborhood-Scale Commercial Enthusiast
- Fence Sign Documentarian
- In all other cases: Chungle
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You might be interested in this- a plan was tossed around in the early 1930s to build an elevated streetcar loop down SW 2nd Ave: www.flickr.com/photos/route...
Streetcar Loop
Explore this photo album by Alexander Benjamin Craghead on Flickr!
www.flickr.com
This plan would have used mixed gauges for the elevated structure, with Interurban Lines running clockwise, and Narrow Gauge (PEPCO) lines running counterclockwise to provide bi-directional service
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Multnomah County seems (for now) to have given up on cracking down on scofflaw hot dog vendors, but we really should create a framework where they can operate legally.
You simply can't pretend to support immigrants who are under constant threat from ICE and simultaneously support throwing immigrants in jail for selling juice or tacos on the street.
This is in Snohomish County, but King County (Seattle) is also obsessed with this.
seattlered.com/washington-s...
This is in Snohomish County, but King County (Seattle) is also obsessed with this.
seattlered.com/washington-s...
Unpermitted vendors now face jail in Snohomish county
Snohomish County cracks down on illegal food vendors with a new law allowing jail time, $5,000 fines, and equipment seizures after complaints surged.
seattlered.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Multnomah County seems (for now) to have given up on cracking down on scofflaw hot dog vendors, but we really should create a framework where they can operate legally.
This plan would have used mixed gauges for the elevated structure, with Interurban Lines running clockwise, and Narrow Gauge (PEPCO) lines running counterclockwise to provide bi-directional service
You might be interested in this- a plan was tossed around in the early 1930s to build an elevated streetcar loop down SW 2nd Ave: www.flickr.com/photos/route...
Streetcar Loop
Explore this photo album by Alexander Benjamin Craghead on Flickr!
www.flickr.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This plan would have used mixed gauges for the elevated structure, with Interurban Lines running clockwise, and Narrow Gauge (PEPCO) lines running counterclockwise to provide bi-directional service
Never forget: Portland once had its very own Weiner Hall.
Located on the corner of SW 6th & Washington (across from the Equitable Building), this structure was sadly demolished to make way for Parking Garage 69, better known for Rocket Fizz and the former TJ Maxx
Located on the corner of SW 6th & Washington (across from the Equitable Building), this structure was sadly demolished to make way for Parking Garage 69, better known for Rocket Fizz and the former TJ Maxx
February 12, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Never forget: Portland once had its very own Weiner Hall.
Located on the corner of SW 6th & Washington (across from the Equitable Building), this structure was sadly demolished to make way for Parking Garage 69, better known for Rocket Fizz and the former TJ Maxx
Located on the corner of SW 6th & Washington (across from the Equitable Building), this structure was sadly demolished to make way for Parking Garage 69, better known for Rocket Fizz and the former TJ Maxx
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Rude
There's a national media event unveiling our new Amtrak Cascades trains in DC today. Here are some photos for you to enjoy! The Cafe Car is even stocked with our PNW favorites.
February 10, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Rude
Thoughts:
- 4th Ave is a perfect subway corr.
- Foster Rd makes less sense to cut/cover than Powell if the EL boosters are to be believed (bus feeders are fine)
- Any Powell line would REQUIRE the East Side bypass for O&M/System balancing
- Might as well continue up Powell to Gresham at this cost
- 4th Ave is a perfect subway corr.
- Foster Rd makes less sense to cut/cover than Powell if the EL boosters are to be believed (bus feeders are fine)
- Any Powell line would REQUIRE the East Side bypass for O&M/System balancing
- Might as well continue up Powell to Gresham at this cost
If built as an automated light Metro, this would be a project comparable in scale and complexity to the Canada line in Vancouver.
February 9, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Thoughts:
- 4th Ave is a perfect subway corr.
- Foster Rd makes less sense to cut/cover than Powell if the EL boosters are to be believed (bus feeders are fine)
- Any Powell line would REQUIRE the East Side bypass for O&M/System balancing
- Might as well continue up Powell to Gresham at this cost
- 4th Ave is a perfect subway corr.
- Foster Rd makes less sense to cut/cover than Powell if the EL boosters are to be believed (bus feeders are fine)
- Any Powell line would REQUIRE the East Side bypass for O&M/System balancing
- Might as well continue up Powell to Gresham at this cost
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Fascinating map. Unsurprisingly San Francisco, Sacramento, and nearby were one of the last places alcohol was still allowed just before nationwide prohibition in the 1920s, however, the other ones are also worth noting: New Orleans, Minneapolis, St Louis, Milwaukee, and some parts of NJ.
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Fascinating map. Unsurprisingly San Francisco, Sacramento, and nearby were one of the last places alcohol was still allowed just before nationwide prohibition in the 1920s, however, the other ones are also worth noting: New Orleans, Minneapolis, St Louis, Milwaukee, and some parts of NJ.
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coming soon to southeast portland
One house turns into 17 homes in Seattle. (2014➡️2017)
February 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
coming soon to southeast portland
Uwajimaya is currently exploring a retail center in Tacoma, WA (the company’s hometown)
I don’t see this as a 1:1 indicator, but it implies to me that the company is once again considering facilities that don’t pencil out w/ “typical” metrics
TesoLife and Daiso are doing gangbusters in the region
I don’t see this as a 1:1 indicator, but it implies to me that the company is once again considering facilities that don’t pencil out w/ “typical” metrics
TesoLife and Daiso are doing gangbusters in the region
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Uwajimaya is currently exploring a retail center in Tacoma, WA (the company’s hometown)
I don’t see this as a 1:1 indicator, but it implies to me that the company is once again considering facilities that don’t pencil out w/ “typical” metrics
TesoLife and Daiso are doing gangbusters in the region
I don’t see this as a 1:1 indicator, but it implies to me that the company is once again considering facilities that don’t pencil out w/ “typical” metrics
TesoLife and Daiso are doing gangbusters in the region
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Come join me and other PNW members tomorrow!
If you think arbitrarily capping building heights in our downtown, then here's an opportunity to express that and express your disappointment that BPS is unwilling to do that with this project.
If you think arbitrarily capping building heights in our downtown, then here's an opportunity to express that and express your disappointment that BPS is unwilling to do that with this project.
Hello wonderful neighbors! Our next happy hour is TOMORROW, February 5th at Migration brewing on Williams from 6-8PM! We are excited to announce that we will be joined by members of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability who are working on the Central City Code Amendments project!
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February Happy Hour! [Portland: Neighbors Welcome logo]
Thursday, February 5th!
6-8PM @ Migration on Williams
Hear from city staff about the Central City Code Amendments Project!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ae3xveq735nily2ou42aypbd/bafkreiegdoip7nakaj4ldcumeiw2s7vsgqijjrx4sljzp3codc3k4xjeve@jpeg)
February 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Come join me and other PNW members tomorrow!
If you think arbitrarily capping building heights in our downtown, then here's an opportunity to express that and express your disappointment that BPS is unwilling to do that with this project.
If you think arbitrarily capping building heights in our downtown, then here's an opportunity to express that and express your disappointment that BPS is unwilling to do that with this project.
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Free bus skeptics acknowledge high fare evasion and dwell (=opex) benefits of zero friction all door boarding challenge (impossible).
February 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Free bus skeptics acknowledge high fare evasion and dwell (=opex) benefits of zero friction all door boarding challenge (impossible).
One of my favorite “finds” during the (ongoing) research phase of some projects- the Portland Comm. of Public Docks “Fact Book”
In addition to commodity/distro. info, it has lovely profiles of industries and resource flows. The isometric map is a plus…
vintageportland.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/p...
In addition to commodity/distro. info, it has lovely profiles of industries and resource flows. The isometric map is a plus…
vintageportland.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/p...
Portland Harbor, 1965
The Portland Harbor Fact Book, 1965 Portland City Archives, AD/22566Download View this document in Efiles by clicking here.
vintageportland.wordpress.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
One of my favorite “finds” during the (ongoing) research phase of some projects- the Portland Comm. of Public Docks “Fact Book”
In addition to commodity/distro. info, it has lovely profiles of industries and resource flows. The isometric map is a plus…
vintageportland.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/p...
In addition to commodity/distro. info, it has lovely profiles of industries and resource flows. The isometric map is a plus…
vintageportland.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/p...
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Ripping up Seattle's cable car lines was pretty boneheaded.
January 31, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Ripping up Seattle's cable car lines was pretty boneheaded.
Excuses for inaction with density/transit goals based on tangential factors are nothing more than red herrings. Citizens/interest groups who are opposed to transit projects on principle will use any stupid situation to substantiate their arguments
This is a common trap that US agencies fall into
This is a common trap that US agencies fall into
L.A. Metro, the main transit operator for Los Angeles, just voted to oppose SB 79, a law legalizing the construction of housing near stations. You can't make this stuff up. Legislators should remember this the next time they come to Sacramento begging for more money.
laist.com/news/housing...
laist.com/news/housing...
LA transit agency seeks to override state law allowing more homes near train and bus lines
The L.A. Metro Board of Directors voted to oppose implementation of SB 79, calling for a countywide exemption.
laist.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Excuses for inaction with density/transit goals based on tangential factors are nothing more than red herrings. Citizens/interest groups who are opposed to transit projects on principle will use any stupid situation to substantiate their arguments
This is a common trap that US agencies fall into
This is a common trap that US agencies fall into
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Why don’t the links for the @oregonmetro.gov studies for the @trimet.org downtown MAX tunnel work anymore? What happened to that.
January 18, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Why don’t the links for the @oregonmetro.gov studies for the @trimet.org downtown MAX tunnel work anymore? What happened to that.
For reference, Pierce County has the same 0.6% transit sales tax rate as Whatcom County, despite being around 4x larger
Pierce County is facing financial challenges that are straining budgets, leading to health department layoffs and lagging transit service levels. Federal chaos could make the problem worse in years ahead.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/17/p...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/17/p...
Pierce County’s Tight Budget Forces Tough Choices » The Urbanist
# Pierce County is facing financial challenges that are straining budgets, leading to health department layoffs and lagging transit service levels. Federal chaos could make the problem worse in years ...
www.theurbanist.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
For reference, Pierce County has the same 0.6% transit sales tax rate as Whatcom County, despite being around 4x larger
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The James Beard Public Market now has its building permit and design review applications under review, which is a milestone. Hopefully construction can be underway in the coming months. www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/...
With opening delayed to 2027, James Beard Public Market carries weight of Portland’s civic hopes
The James Beard Public Market is betting on a down-and-out urban corridor. Project leaders are delaying opening but say they’re dreaming bigger.
www.oregonlive.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The James Beard Public Market now has its building permit and design review applications under review, which is a milestone. Hopefully construction can be underway in the coming months. www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/...
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In the long term, I believe there's no escaping the fact that the city must invest more to update the fleet and add bikes. Hopefully this survey encourages PBOT to find that funding!
bikeportland.org/2026/01/16/c...
bikeportland.org/2026/01/16/c...
City survey asks: What would make you use Biketown and e-scooters more?
PBOT wants to know what you think about this program as it plans for the long term.
bikeportland.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
In the long term, I believe there's no escaping the fact that the city must invest more to update the fleet and add bikes. Hopefully this survey encourages PBOT to find that funding!
bikeportland.org/2026/01/16/c...
bikeportland.org/2026/01/16/c...
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NEW STORY // Washington House Approves Neighborhood Cafe Bill in Early Floor Vote
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/16/w...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/16/w...
Washington House Approves Neighborhood Cafe Bill in Early Floor Vote » The Urbanist
# House Bill 1175 gives wide latitude to local governments to regulate corner stores and cafes. With a nearly unanimous floor vote on the fourth day of session, the bill's chances look good. It's less...
www.theurbanist.org
January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
NEW STORY // Washington House Approves Neighborhood Cafe Bill in Early Floor Vote
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/16/w...
Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/16/w...
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"San Francisco recorded a 4.4 to 14% increase in travel speeds by reducing from six stops per mile to two and a half. Vancouver's pilot removed a quarter of stops and cut average trip times by five minutes while saving about $500,000 annually on a single route. "
The United States Needs Fewer Bus Stops - Slashdot
American buses in cities like New York and San Francisco crawl along at about eight miles per hour -- barely faster than a brisk walk -- and one surprisingly simple fix could make them faster without ...
tech.slashdot.org
January 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
"San Francisco recorded a 4.4 to 14% increase in travel speeds by reducing from six stops per mile to two and a half. Vancouver's pilot removed a quarter of stops and cut average trip times by five minutes while saving about $500,000 annually on a single route. "
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Filled this out & suggested Trimet target the cuts towards Northern Clackamas County as it’s the district of Mark Meek, who led the charge to prevent adequate funding of transit & roads
If you're in the Portland area, you MUST comment on @trimet.org proposed service cuts. My thoughts are in the thread below, but what matters is your input on their survey here: trimet.org/servicecuts/
January 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Filled this out & suggested Trimet target the cuts towards Northern Clackamas County as it’s the district of Mark Meek, who led the charge to prevent adequate funding of transit & roads
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As someone who has multiple dangerous interactions with a car every time I ride my bike I have zero patience for this bullshit from JD Vance and Kristi Noem about the agent feeling threatened by a car turning around. The average bike commuter has more courage than trigger-happy Jonathan Ross.
January 8, 2026 at 8:11 PM
As someone who has multiple dangerous interactions with a car every time I ride my bike I have zero patience for this bullshit from JD Vance and Kristi Noem about the agent feeling threatened by a car turning around. The average bike commuter has more courage than trigger-happy Jonathan Ross.
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lifting the state mandated cap on the trimet payroll tax should be a top short session priority for every portland legislator
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
lifting the state mandated cap on the trimet payroll tax should be a top short session priority for every portland legislator
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"The Steel Bridge bottleneck sucks, we gotta solve that. The Teal Line idea sounds cool though, we should do that."
*two fingers on the monkey's paw curl simultaneously*
*two fingers on the monkey's paw curl simultaneously*
January 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
"The Steel Bridge bottleneck sucks, we gotta solve that. The Teal Line idea sounds cool though, we should do that."
*two fingers on the monkey's paw curl simultaneously*
*two fingers on the monkey's paw curl simultaneously*
While it’s quite disheartening to see the negative shift in attitude toward transit at the state level, I must say Trimet’s planning team has done a good job of mitigating some of the most egregious damage.
If anything, this pushed many of the Forward Together updates up in terms of priority
If anything, this pushed many of the Forward Together updates up in terms of priority
Go to trimet.org/servicecuts to learn more about the service cuts, share your feedback this month and help us shape the future of our transit service. The survey closes Jan. 31.
Planned Bus and MAX Service Cuts
Due to a growing budget gap, we must cut some TriMet service starting in November 2025.
trimet.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
While it’s quite disheartening to see the negative shift in attitude toward transit at the state level, I must say Trimet’s planning team has done a good job of mitigating some of the most egregious damage.
If anything, this pushed many of the Forward Together updates up in terms of priority
If anything, this pushed many of the Forward Together updates up in terms of priority