Publication Date
2-25-2011
Document Type
Interview
Duration
57 minutes
Subjects
Sustainability, Transportation -- Oregon -- Portland, Bicycles
Abstract
Interview of Jim Middaugh by Teddy Messan on February 25th, 2011.
The interview index is available for download.
Biographical
As of 2012, Jim Middaugh has been the Communications Director with Metro since 2008, the same year he joined the Bicycle Transportation Alliance board. He earned a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Oregon in 1984.
Rights
This digital access copy is made available as streaming media for personal, educational, and non-commercial use within the parameters of “fair use” as defined under U.S. Copyright law. It cannot be reproduced, distributed, or broadcasted for commercial purposes. For more information, please contact Special Collections at Portland State University Library at: specialcollections@pdx.edu or (503) 725-9883.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/10829
Recommended Citation
Middaugh, Jim, "Interview with Jim Middaugh, Metro, 2011 (audio)" (2011). All Sustainability History Project Oral Histories. 78.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/10829
Description
This interview is of Jim Middaugh, of METRO, by Teddy Messan Feb 25, 2011. The initial topics of discussion are his credentials and experience created from his previous positions. Middaugh also explains his reasons and motivations for moving to Portland from Washington, after quitting his job with the environmental defense fund (1:55), his duel position at BTA and Metro as well as on a board of Directors for both. He promotes the inexpensive and sustainable practice of riding a bike which is linked to his opinion and expertise encompassing the environmental aspects of commuting to work while also dealing with emission standards that need to be addressed. He hopes that this will help to cope with climate change and greenhouse gas problems. Social problems like homelessness and basic needs not being met are major concerns for Jim, in addressing sustainability and proper sustainable practices of living.
This interview is part of “The Sustainability History Project: Documenting Sustainable Development and Practice in the Pacific Northwest” at Portland State University.