The pitch offended bus riders and public transportation advocates, but I admire that honesty.

But it has also provided a divided Legislature more fodder for turf wars, transportation advocates say.

Some transportation advocates challenge the idea that more parking equals more riders.

Marquam gained a reputation as a transportation advocate and developer.

That cost has lead many transportation advocates to give up on any construction as prohibitive.

But transportation advocates say such objections lose sight of the big picture.

But city officials and transportation advocates said the talks had accelerated.

But some transportation advocates are hoping that doesn't happen.

Passage was crucial, transportation advocates said, because the trust fund was running low on cash.

While transportation advocates say the system is well run given its resources, fares cover only about one-third the cost of operating the buses.