What is it?
Rail~Volution, the family reunion for transit geeks, stops at a new station somewhere in the USA each year to share notes and camaraderie. Founded and organized by some of the finest transit professionals in (where else?) Portland, Oregon, its success has spawned an 11-year history of spreading the good word of transit in the most automobile-centric of all nations: America.
No internationals?
The international community did make some appearance, including attendees from Vancouver, British Columbia.; Auckland, New Zealand; Brisbane, Australia; Los Angeles, California; and the ubiquitous former mayor of Bogot
Posted Wed, 09/28/2005 - 5:03pm.
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re: A Mostly Reverent Reflection on Rail~Volution
Amen, Tom!
Speaking of Rail-Volution, I used Salt Lake's light rail once for a ski trip to Alta, just south of the city. They had convenient transfer to a ski bus that carried us and our skis up the mountain. Connectivity, and fewer acres of parking for skiers!
I hope there was some talk at the conference of how to "sell" transit-oriented development (TOD). I think Metro, our regional government, is doing a great job with their "Get Centered!" program, by describing TODs as "centers" and getting away from wonky policy acronyms and connecting to our inherent desire to be part of a real place -- placemaking!
Thanks for the report from Salt Lake!