Given Portland\u2019s population influx in the past few years, I am interested in examining the infrastructure, and more specifically, the transportation system in Portland and the surrounding areas. I would like to study how different transportation systems, such as a bike share program and bike lanes, could support Portland\u2019s rapid growth as a city and the increased movement within and into Portland. I am hoping that by determining a sustainable transportation system earlier, Portland will be able to support continued city growth. Additionally, I am interested in biking as an alternative form of transportation as I did a study of the Capital Bikeshare program in Washington D.C. for a previous course. However, I would also like to study different types of public transportation and whether there is a possibility of a metro system.<\/p>\n
Townsend\u2019s lecture discussed many important aspects relating to public transportation in the increasing technological world. Apps will be an important role in increasing efficiency and the effectiveness of public transportation. Tracking bus\/train movements and wait times will hopefully incentivize people to use public transportation as it becomes easier to access and schedule. Furthermore, I thought Hayden\u2019s ideas on space being valued after it is \u201ccreated\u201d was relevant. As a working and active fish port, Portland contains a lot of history that should not be replaced as the city expands. Therefore, I think that developing a more thorough transportation system will help with expansion rather than renovation.<\/p>\n
I grew up right outside of Washington, D.C. and have generally felt overwhelmed by the traffic and chaotic city life. Though Portland is relatively small compared to D.C., its recent growth suggests that Portland could become an important East Coast city. Therefore, I am hoping that Portland could develop a system that avoids such chaotic traffic jams and instead emphasizes alternative and public forms of transportation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Given Portland\u2019s population influx in the past few years, I am interested in examining the infrastructure, and more specifically, the transportation system in Portland and the surrounding areas. I would like to study how different transportation systems, such as a bike share program and bike lanes, could support Portland\u2019s rapid growth as a city and … Continue reading Portland Transportation Systems<\/span>