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MAX hits rider milestone, but at what cost?
The red line has delivered me and millions more from the airport to our respective first impressions of Stumptown. TriMet officials today celebrated the red line's 10 million riders in 10 years mark.
Portland-Milwaukie Light-Rail project video series?
To help educate the public and assuage the fears of those who think the light-rail project is a flawed idea, TriMet on Monday released episode one of its "Bridgeview" series, a so-called behind-the-scenes look at how and why the light-rail line will be constructed.
Clackamas County residents try to stop Portland-Milwaukie light rail
Clackamas County is facing opposition to its plan to create an urban renewal area that would help fund its $25 million contribution to the Portland-Milwaukie Light-Rail project.
In-water work for Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge to begin Friday
This summer, construction crews on the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail bridge project need to build four in-water structures. Meanwhile, crews working to clean up the Zidell site need to remove and 鈥渃ap鈥� contaminants along 3,000 feet of shoreline. Both teams have four months to do this work 鈥� and they鈥檒l be working in basically the same place.
In next transit corridor, access to station areas will be a priority
As preliminary planning begins for the region鈥檚 next high-capacity transit corridor, from Portland to Sherwood, a new approach is being employed.
Rockwood MAX station complete, to open Friday
A new Rockwood MAX station in Gresham will open at the beginning of service Friday, replacing a 25-year old station that was perceived as unsafe.
Light rail not enough for developers
For today’s paper, I looked at the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project and the development that’s expected to spring up along that line. The Urban Land Institute blog recently reported on […]
Light rail not enough for developers
For today’s paper, I looked at the Portland-Milwaukie light rail project and the development that’s expected to spring up along that line. The Urban Land Institute blog recently reported on […]
Can light rail make good on development hype?
Light rail is coming to a whole new set of neighborhoods with the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project that starts construction this summer. As redevelopment plans and expectations are drafted for that project, the view along the city鈥檚 other light-rail lines raises questions of when exactly that development will happen.
Portland approves bond sale for new light-rail line
The Portland City Council is set to vote on Wednesday to authorize the sale of $45 million in bonds, which will help fund its share of the $1.4 billion Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
Feds give green light on Portland-Milwaukie light rail design
The Federal Transit Administration has given the green light for the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project to enter the final design phase.
TriMet rail use grows, bus use continues to drop
Ridership on TriMet's MAX light-rail and Westside Express Services continued to grow in the month of January, but bus ridership continued to decline.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
