tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post1543787472224065879..comments2024-03-25T17:49:41.408-07:00Comments on Salem Breakfast on Bikes: A Conservative Case for Amtrak, More on Transit, Bike Parking at Burgerville - NewsbitsSalem Breakfast on Bikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-67258092487986161732015-09-18T13:09:02.170-07:002015-09-18T13:09:02.170-07:00The decline in walking make some sense because the...The decline in walking make some sense because the majority of new homes are not being built in walkable settings that are near employers. <br /><br />I do think the increasing numbers of cyclists is a trend. Salem added just over 5000 new commuters and just over 200 of those are cycling. About 4% of new commuters are cycling. I think that is significant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-57571183296660243082015-09-18T08:28:45.244-07:002015-09-18T08:28:45.244-07:00SCAN also voted to pass a resolution in favor of t...SCAN also voted to pass a resolution in favor of the payroll tax. Some in our group think that transit should be self-sustaining (run it like a business!) yet there isn't a single aspect of transportation (auto, air travel, train, bike, walk, bus, etc.) that is self-sustaining - it's all subsidized to some extent.<br><br>I'm particularly fascinated by the Chamber's support of the 3rd Bridge vs. their opposition to the payroll tax. The payroll tax is intended to generate about $5MM a year, and the 3rd Bridge would cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $500M. That's quite a disparity.<br><br>Obviously I understand that the payroll tax hits the Chamber's members directly and that is certainly the Chamber's basis for rejecting the payroll tax. And I suppose their support of the 3rd Bridge makes sense because it hits all residents of Salem but greatly benefits a few select industries in Salem (home builders, developers, real estate agents). But it begs the question - why are the Salem City Councilors so beholden to this special interest group? The Chamber clearly doesn't operate on the concept of doing what is best for the citizens of Salem; instead, it wants to do what is best for its members and expect everyone else to assume that whatever benefits accrue to its members will somehow trickle down to the citizenry. It would be nice to have a majority of councilors that actually analyzed issues and tried to implement the best policies rather than take their cues from this outdated lobbying group. Jeff Schumacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320652216233151117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-7559638309585020702015-09-17T21:15:49.626-07:002015-09-17T21:15:49.626-07:00That's great to hear, CANDO! Hopefully other N...That's great to hear, CANDO! Hopefully other NAs will follow suit.<br /><br />Thanks also for the Census research. It's interesting that walking has also declined from 2013 to 2014 - though these changes might very well be wobbles and noise within the margin of error rather than real trends.Salem Breakfast on Bikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618055627843335993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-91790582857976613702015-09-17T14:40:09.275-07:002015-09-17T14:40:09.275-07:00Here are the numbers I was able to find:
Salem...Here are the numbers I was able to find:<br /><br /> Salem city, OR; Salem, OR Metro Area <br /> Estimate Margin of Error <br />Total: 69,931 +/-3,606 <br /> Car, truck, or van: 59,632 +/-3,433 85.27%<br /> Drove alone 49,572 +/-3,240 70.89%<br /> Carpooled: 10,060 +/-2,582 14.39%<br /> Public transportation:1,691 +/-872 2.42%<br /> Bicycle 1,230 +/-552 1.76%<br /> Walked 2,756 +/-983 3.94%<br /><br />The only thing that stands out is the decrease in drive alone trips. The cycling rate is staying steady but the total number is steadily increasing. Maybe new residents are more likely to bike to work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-58603223880785691472015-09-17T14:31:36.451-07:002015-09-17T14:31:36.451-07:00The Oregonian reports that Salem is the second slo...The Oregonian reports that Salem is the second slowest growing city in Oregon. If the Chamber's priority is growth, their agenda appears to be failing (at least compared to the rest of the state).<br /><br />http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/09/bend_grows_fast_gresham_not_so.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666195730630249633.post-89601881398272360612015-09-17T12:58:34.715-07:002015-09-17T12:58:34.715-07:00On 9/15/15, CANDO endorsed Ballot Measure 24-388 t...On 9/15/15, CANDO endorsed Ballot Measure 24-388 to Raise Funds to Expand Bus Service. <br />http://youcandosalem.blogspot.com/2015/09/minutes-91515.html<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com