1. Comment by Bender Bending R. - April 24, 2008 @ 10:18 PM No Build option is the best for the community since Light Rail has never been proven to reduce congestion and the CRC admits it.
2. Comment by Devon B - April 25, 2008 @ 05:40 AM With speedy, easy light rail service for those who commute to downtown Portland, how could it not reduce congestion? You know, Portland was resistant to change too, when the MAX first came about. Now without it the city would struggle. Lets do something positive for the citizens, our health and the environment by supporting mass transit such as light rail.
3. Comment by Janice Johnson - April 25, 2008 @ 06:09 AM Light rail is the most positive and responsible solution to reduce our carbon footprint and congestion. In addition, the light rail must offer service almost continually in the early morning and late afternoon hours. In other words, a few rail cars won't cut it. However, with that said, we also need to add more Park and Ride areas so that it is easier for Vancouver commuters. I heard for example, that the Salmon Creek Park and Ride may be eliminated because it is not owned by C-Tran. We need more Park and Ride's not less. Furthermore, the Park and Ride centers should have security cameras installed to help prevent crime, i.e. theft/breakins of cars, and grafitti. I am appalled at the recent grafitti done to the 99th Street transit center where etchings were made deliberately into the plastic surrounds.
4. Comment by Chris Young - April 25, 2008 @ 07:42 AM Devon B, you are right, SPEEDY light rail is a great option. Unfortunately, the Light Rail line that goes to Delta Park and the Exposition Center is NOT speedy. Portland designed it as a neighborhood system, NOT a commuter system. MAX stops every 3 or four blocks on that route, and has additional stops for lights/traffic and pedestrians. Because of where it was built, there is no provision for an "Express" train. Before C-tran implemented the 105 express, I rode MAX several times to get to work after Vancouver appointments. It takes longer to go from Delta Park to Pioneer Square at any time than it takes an express bus to go from Salmon Creek to 3rd and Salmon. I would prefer a commuter rail, but Portland has designed that option out of the equation.
5. Comment by Total Loser - April 25, 2008 @ 09:47 AM A third bridge with no light rail and no tolls is the only answer. A 10 lane replacement bridge will not help traffic because I-5 is 2 lanes wide in Delta Park and further down by the Rose Gaarden. Light rail is a joke! Say goodbye to our nice community if light rail comes here.
6. Comment by Bender Bending R. - April 25, 2008 @ 07:02 PM Devon B, 'With speedy, easy light rail service for those who commute to downtown Portland, how could it not reduce congestion?' Lets see, since it NEVER has reduced congestion in or around Portland, Light Rail is a failure. 'Portland was resistant to change too, when the MAX first came about. Now without it the city would struggle' Portland Voters have turned down several expansions of the line due to it not working!!!!
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