Category Archives: Portland

Happy Treason Day

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Scatcatpdx

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be … Continue reading →

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Ride Sharing Add to Congestion Bunk

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Scatcatpdx

A report  from Associated Press claims conclusively Rides share add to Congestion.   I have read many of the studies only skipping over the methodology part.  First, I felt the study is a bit disingenuous, peculiarly UCD study which shows a … Continue reading →

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Portland Transit Race puts Taxi and Pubic Transit on the Bottom

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Scatcatpdx

Willamette Week had their The great Portland transit race. The race was a group of people had to go from e Willamette Week office in Slabtown to Roadside Attraction, the pleasant patio bar on Southeast 12th Avenue. The participants used … Continue reading →

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I struck a blow for the free market and choice using Uber

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Scatcatpdx

You might have been reading the news how Portland city council begrudgingly gave in and allow Uber and Lyift to operate. I have often dealt with poor service and here are a examples: some time ago at 6th and Salmon … Continue reading →

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