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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

In other news...MAX extension to Forest Grove update?

Kidd ready to pitch Forest Grove rail
Hillsboro Argus, Nick Christensen
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/argus/index.ssf?/base/news/123515401512430.xml&coll=6

Excerpt: "Metro is launching a study of the next 30 years of rail construction, and an extension of the Blue Line from Hillsboro to Forest Grove is one of 15 lines the regional planning agency will consider for construction before 2040. "

Commentary: All power to Mayor Kidd! Good Luck proposing this, try not to let Metro stand in your way.

Metro's "Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan"
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/files/planning/hct_fact_sheet-020609.pdf

Commentary: From what I understand, this is a long-range plan to evaluate corridors for additional transportation needs.

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