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transit oriented development with two portland streetcars out front
September 25th 2025

PSU Research Shows Portland Transit-Oriented Developments Reduce Car Trips, Especially at Affordable Housing Sites

New research from Portland State University’s Transportation Research and...
bikeway design workshop participants on a field tour
September 25th 2025

Portland Bikeway Design Workshop Continues to Grow, Drawing Practitioners Nationwide

The Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State...
two people wearing hard hats and reflective vests
September 25th 2025

Research Highlights Strategies for Building a Diverse Highway Construction Workforce in Oregon

A strong, diverse workforce is key to attracting and keeping the talent needed...
Jamie Arnau headshot
August 20th 2025

Transportation Alumni Highlight: Jamie Arnau, Class of 2023

Jamie Arnau graduated from Portland State University (PSU) in 2023 with a...
David Zipper headshot
August 20th 2025

Transportation Researcher & Writer David Zipper To Keynote 2025 PacTrans Transportation Conference

The Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) and the Transportation...
Pedestrians on a crosswalk with boxes around them, indicating AI image capture
August 20th 2025

Undergraduates Apply Advanced Computing to Tackle Transportation Challenges

Forty-four students presented original work at the Portland State University...
Transportation summer camp students on tours of the Willamette and the Robertson Tunnel
August 20th 2025

82nd Avenue and Beyond: PSU Summer Camp Helps Teens Imagine Portland’s Transportation Future

The 2025 Transportation Summer Camp for high school students at Portland...
Left: Katherine Keeling Headshot. Right: Daniel Duford Painting at the NE 60th Ave MAX Station.
July 22nd 2025

Transportation Alumni Highlight: Katherine Keeling, Class of 2022

Katherine Keeling graduated from Portland State University (PSU) in 2022...
Three photos: West Burnside Street, the Vancouver Amtrak Station, and the International School of Portland
July 22nd 2025

Better Block PSU Updates: Students Move Transportation Projects Forward for the Portland Metro Area

Portland State University (PSU) students are once again transforming ideas...
Students and instructors in Copenhagen, Denmark
July 22nd 2025

Learning From Copenhagen: How Experiencing a Cycling City Shapes Future Professionals

The 2025 Portland State University (PSU) Sustainable Transportation Study...
Aeral view of a grass-covered wildlife overcrossing, spanning over six highway lanes
July 22nd 2025

Mapping Oregon’s Wildlife Corridors: PSU Research Supports Safe Travel for People and Animals

Wildlife everywhere faces a growing challenge: moving safely across an increasingly...
Jules Mai Plotts (left) and Minju Song (right)
June 18th 2025

From Transit to Ride-Hailing, PSU Urban Planning Grads Work To Make Transportation More Accessible

Portland State University's Class of 2025 celebrated its commencement ceremonies...