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Trip to Portland and Seattle – Streetcars and Bicycle Infrastructure
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
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Councilmember Koop and I traveled to Portland and Seattle last weekend to tour each city’s streetcar system and bicycle infrastructure. Assistant City Manager A.C. Gonzalez (who oversees economic development) and Jay Kline (DART’s streetcar coordinator) joined us.

STREETCARS
Both cities have used streetcars as economic catalysts, allowing considerable mixed-use development in depressed areas. The Pearl District in Portland is a great example. Only a few years ago, it was a run-down, crime-ridden warehouse district. Today, it’s a vibrant, clean, mixed-use community with businesses and residences. MORE….
Category: Economic Development, Streetcars, Transportation
Tags: A.C. Gonzalez, Dallas, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, Economic Development, Linda Koop, Portland, Seattle, Streetcars, Transportation