June 19, 2006

Open house features I-205/Portland Mall MAX Light Rail Project

SE Portland event Tuesday, July 18

TriMet will host an open house to highlight future service plans and projects, including the I-205/Portland Mall MAX Light Rail Project. The new 8.3-mile light rail line will connect Clackamas Town Center with Portland State University.

Open House:

• Tuesday, July 18
• 5-7 p.m.
• Clackamas Town Center - Center Court Sunnyside Rd and 82nd Ave

Learn more about:

• Station location and design
• Public Art
• Construction plans
• 2009 Service Plan

I-205/Portland Mall MAX Light Rail Project:

The I-205/Portland Mall MAX Light Rail project will add light rail to 5th and 6th avenues between Union Station and Portland State University, and between Gateway Transit Center and Clackamas Town Center. The extension is part of the proposed 8.3-mile I-205/Portland Mall MAX Light Rail project set to begin construction in mid-January 2007 and will open in September 2009.