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Portland Awaits Solar and Wind Powered Light Rail Substation

Jetson Green Magazine – January 17, 2010

PORTLAND – Work on Oregon’s innovative light rail substation for the South Terminus of TriMet’s Portland Mall Light Rail Line has been underway for about a month, using salvaged materials and a unique solar and wind power design. Up to 90 percent of the power needed to operate the substation and communication buildings on site will be provided by solar panels and 22 small wind turbines.

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Higher Taxes Are Not Worth Better Roads, Survey Reports

Rasmussenreports.com noted many important public sentiments regarding transportation funding options.Among the statistics cited is that only 15% of the public favor raising the federal motor fuels tax.

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