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Research says walkable neighborhoods can help you stay active. Making them work requires delight
A Washington State University study of 11,000 twins confirms that walkable neighborhoods — with sidewalks, parks, businesses and transit — encourage more walking, improving public health and fostering community connections without requiring extreme urban density.

Behind the scenes of ‘Stop Requested,’ a 14-day journey by public transit
Prakruti Bhatt and Lillian Karabaic answer listener questions about Stop Requested.

Politics
As traffic deaths surged, Portland transportation bureau fell short of safety goals, audit says
Safety projects were delayed, lighting wasn't installed on dangerous roads and safety cameras were not implemented in the planned time.
‘Stop Requested’: To Lakeview, Oregon’s ‘Mile High City’
"Stop Requested" is a journey around Oregon by public transit. In the third installment, our destination is Lakeview, but the only way there by public transit is from Klamath Falls.

‘Stop Requested’: From Newport to Klamath Falls by public transit
Stop Requested is OPB’s bus road trip series: a journey to the corners of Oregon by public transit.

Politics
New Interstate 5 bridge will likely include light rail crossing of Columbia River at Oregon-Washington line
The decision to include light rail killed the previous version of the project nearly a decade ago, but the two states agree extension of MAX yellow line is the best option moving forward.

Health
Multnomah County public health director urges people to continue wearing masks on public transportation
The Multnomah County public health director on Tuesday issued a statement strongly recommending that people continue masking on public transportation including planes, trains and buses.

science environment
Sale Of Clark County's C-Tran Paper Tickets Ends Soon
Sales end in December at area grocery stores and will sunset for good next month.

State of Wonder
From Controversy To Icon: Portland's Aerial Tram Turns 10
Portland’s aerial tram can now be seen as one of the city’s most transformational projects ever. But it wasn't always a popular project.