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.

"...first shovel of dirt - could come by July 1"

Wal-Mart sets a summer groundbreaking
Planners receive permit applications for supercenter in Cornelius
Forest Grove NewsTimes, by Chrisitan Gaston
http://www.fgnewstimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=123554675337965200

Commentary: I hope to be there!

The Giant is waking up...

I just received an update that Wal-Mart is moving forward with its plans for their upcoming store in Cornelius! This was provided from none-other than Dave Waffle, City Manager, Cornelius in his weekly "Hot Off the Griddle" piece. In his e-mail distro message he wrote "Here's this week's report. I hope you enjoy some more good news. This time about the Wal-Mart store and a Fire Department grant."
Commentary: Congratulations to those at the City of Cornelius, PACLand, Wal-Mart, and all others that were involved in each stage of planning! I for one, look forward to the Development in our little City and wish us all a better tomorrow.

Added Feb 24, 2009: http://www.oregonlive.com/news/argus/index.ssf?/base/news/1235503208196460.xml&coll=6