Rogue Valley Transit levy defeated in mid-term election

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At city and county levels, mid-term elections yielded a number of victories for public transit, according to Eric Jaffe writing for CityLab. Unfortunately, transit in Jackson County, Oregon did not share in transit ballot measures’ “general success.”

Ashland to Medford: Round trip by bicycle

For the first time yesterday, I completed a round trip by bicycle, Ashland to Medford and back. Jonathan and I traveled between communities via the Bear Creek Greenway and utilized Barnett, McAndrews and Biddle to reach destinations in Medford. The Drive Less. Save More trip-logger calculated our mileage at 39.45 round-trip. Our next milestone will be to complete a Half-Century ride.

Bike-share has ‘equity problem’

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According to Eric Jaffe writing for CityLab.com, until bike-share resolves income disparities that keep it out of lower-income riders’ reach, “its development from niche amenity into legitimate form of public transit can’t be complete.”

‘Drive Less Challenge’ promotes transportation options

From Drive Less Connect comes encouraging news: during the 14-day Oregon Drive Less Challenge, Oregon travelers logged 1,082,491 miles of walking, bicycling, travel by public transit and other modes of travel.

Proud to be shaping ‘Future of Transportation’

“American cities have started a gigantic pivot away from complete car-reliance toward multi-modal transportation systems that balance the needs of drivers alongside those of bus and train riders, pedestrians, cyclists, and taxi users.” That’s the “clearest lesson to emerge” from an 85-story series, “Future of Transportation,” that concluded Oct. 10 on CityLab.com. This walker, bike-commuter and rider of public transit is proud to be part of that shift.

Won a T-shirt in Oregon Drive Less Challenge

My husband Jonathan Donihue and I took our bikes with us on Rogue Valley Transportation District's Route 10 to the Front Street Station in Medford, where I picked up an Oregon Drive Less Challenge 2014‬ T-shirt. I earned the shirt by being one of the first 100 people to log trips for the challenge. Here I am on the pedestrian walkway over E. Barnett Road in Medford, during a return bike trip that took us as far as Talent, where we boarded the bus for the rest of the way home.

Take the Oregon Drive Less Challenge

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With free bus fares all day today via Rogue Valley Transportation District, it's a great day to sign up and log trips toward the Oregon Drive Less Challenge. Or hop on your bicycle or consider walking if you're taking a shorter trip.