Building Livable Communities
Oregonians needs cities and neighborhoods where kids can safely walk to schools and playgrounds, the elderly have transportation options, and workers have inexpensive commutes. Solving the one-third of global warming pollution that Oregon's transportation sector contributes will be a big part of how we can build great communities to live, work, and play. We need to plan better, fund local transit, and build high speed rail. Learn more.
Fast Trains Now
Imagine being able to go from Portland to Eugene in 45 minutes, and Portland to Seattle in 2 hours. Now, think a nearly silent ride, fully electric powered by solar panels along the tracks. That's what high speed rail can do. Whether the train is powered by diesel or the sun, high speed rail can make a big difference in reducing global warming pollution and our dependency on oil and cars. Learn more.
Building Responsibly
The Columbia Crossing Project, which would tear down the existing 6-lane bridge and replace it with a 12-lane bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver, is estimated to cost $4.2 billion. Not only would bridge expansion induce more single-occupancy travel, sprawl, and global warming pollution, it would mis-allocate transportation funding that could go for wiser projects. Learn more.
Clean Cars & Fuels
Personal vehicles have become an essential part of life for most Americans. To reduce global warming pollution from the transportation sector, we need more fuel efficient vehicles, more aerodynamic cars and trucks, and less carbon-intense fuels. Learn more.
