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The project would increase access to living wage jobs in Tigard and Tualatin, and to educational opportunities, serving PCC Sylvania, OHSU, PSU and other institutions

Since the decision to build MAX was made, almost 40 percent of all new and rebuilt multi-family housing has occurred within walking distance of light rail lines.

As of fall 2020, more than 40 disadvantaged business enterprises — firms owned by women and people of color — worked on project development.

Partners have a bold vision for preserving and building more affordable housing along the light rail route, including a pledge to identify sites for 950 units.

The project will make biking and walking safer and more comfortable, with 10 miles of new sidewalks and crosswalks and over six miles of enhanced bicycles facilities, including areas with shared streets, raised protected bike lanes and protected intersections.

The project would make biking and walking safer and more comfortable, with 10 miles of new sidewalks and crosswalks and over six miles of enhanced bicycles facilities, including areas with shared streets, raised protected bike lanes and protected intersections.

MAX runs on electricity uses regenerative braking and is a proven green technology in our region for more than 30 years.

The project was projected to create nearly 28,000 jobs, supporting the region’s economy.

Investing in transit encourages private and public development. To date, more than $25 billion in development has occurred within walking distance of MAX.

MAX costs less to operate per ride than buses, making it an economically sustainable investment.