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April 3 - April 24, 2019

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
    What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

    Meghan Wirtner's avatar
    Meghan Wirtner 4/24/2019 3:57 PM
    Time and convenience are major factors in choosing my transportation choices. Dedicated travel lanes for transit and a more comprehensive overall network would help to increase reliability, access and shorten rider times.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Express My Support
    What do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?

    Meghan Wirtner's avatar
    Meghan Wirtner 4/24/2019 3:42 PM
    I love that Portland has such a great bike culture and following. In the summer, bike days and group rides increase ridership and make biking a social event. I would like to see more protected lanes and better connections between disjointed paths throughout our city. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Research Retrofitting Incentives
    How can you share what you have learned in your research with others?

    Meghan Wirtner's avatar
    Meghan Wirtner 4/24/2019 3:40 PM
    There are a lot of local incentives in Portland through the ETO to help homeowners in less efficient or older homes upgrade elements such as windows, insulation, weatherstripping, and HVAC systems. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Explore Other Transport Solutions
    What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

    Meghan Wirtner's avatar
    Meghan Wirtner 4/24/2019 3:39 PM
    High speed rail is an extremely efficient means of travel, but unfortunately the US is trying to defund mass transport opportunities. Advocacy is really key. Also, I hadn't realized the challenges of property ownership and costs as being a major constraint to the implementation of high speed rail systems in the US.

  • Ashley Nored's avatar
    Ashley Nored 4/23/2019 2:20 PM
    Today I donated to organizations supporting global family planning and overcoming women's sanitation barriers to attend school because GIRLS RUN THE WORLD!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Learn More about Micro Wind
    Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?

    Pooja Kashyap's avatar
    Pooja Kashyap 4/23/2019 9:03 AM
    After my research, I learned that large structures cause turbulent winds that actually aren't ideal for micro wind turbines. In addition, it is far more efficient to install large diameter, tall wind turbines in open areas with steady, strong winds. Micro wind turbines are mainly used as a sustainability marketing statement. With that said, such a statement could be made on major government buildings or civic projects. However, this money would be better spent on solar panels. 

  • Amber Nobe's avatar
    Amber Nobe 4/23/2019 8:42 AM
    I didn't get around to mulching the yard yet — it's been too wet outside! — but it's still on my list, and the forecast is looking up. PBOT is giving away free compost this week at its facility in NE Portland. I'm hoping there will be some left this weekend, and the forecast holds, so I can finally cross this task off the list. Mulching is good for your plants and prevents runoff, so it's a win-win!

    • Ashley Nored's avatar
      Ashley Nored 4/23/2019 2:23 PM
      Free compost, woohoo! A wise person once told me, "Just say no to peat moss."

  • nick Byers's avatar
    nick Byers 4/22/2019 5:15 PM
    Attended a great Pecha Kucha today and learned a lot about of different topics. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Research Cement Alternatives
    Concrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?

    Dan Petrescu's avatar
    Dan Petrescu 4/22/2019 3:50 PM
    Steel I imagine might have a large footprint compared to wood. With plant based materials and bamboo having the smaller footprint.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
    What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

    Dan Petrescu's avatar
    Dan Petrescu 4/22/2019 3:01 PM
    Convenience and time. Taking a train is more enjoyable because I can make the travel time more functional.