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Amtrak and Improving Bicycle Connectivity for Portland

Thursday, August 6, 2009

This past weekend I took a trip up to Portland from Eugene with my bike. I really appreciate the fact that I can bring my bike on the train, as it gives me the choice to do whatever I like when I arrive at Union Station. Upon arrival, one can bike to the nearest bus line to [...]

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Naughty Neon

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Notwithstanding the lack of “naughty neon” signs in this post, I’m quite the fan of old-time neon signs. They provide history and nostalgia above and beyond the ubiquitous “open” signs that now liter modern retail.
What gets me excited upon seeing one these gems is that they continue to catch attention. The signage of today’s stores [...]

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