Light Rail has failed for 30 years. There are countless stories, articles, referenced studies, research and testimonials detailing the harm the addition of light rail has done to our neighboring communities. Just a few of these are linked below: Top 9 reasons why light rail wouldn’t serve Tigard very well. http://portlandtribune.com/ttt/90-opinion/322832-202428-light-rail-wouldnt-serve-tigard-well-even-if-approved Tigard mayor Cook is all wrong about light rail and it’s impacts http://portlandtribune.com/ttt/90-opinion/321855-201480-tigard-mayor-cook-is-all-wrong-about-light-rail-and-its-impacts Milwaukie braces for cuts to pay for light rail http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/135182-milwaukie-braces-for-cuts-to-pay-for-light-rail TriMet to boost light-rail police force for Milwaukie Orange Line http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/258334-129253-trimet-to-boost-light-rail-police-force-for-milwaukie-orange-line Light Rail lines do not achieve volumes remotely close to existing freeway lane http://www.publicpurpose.com/ut-fwy&lrt.htm Oak Grove dumps light rail in favor of HOV lanes http://www.ortem.org/clackamas/page2.html TriMet boss says The Oregonian investigation reveals ‘glaring’ shortcomings at transit agency http://www.oregonlive.com/roadreport/index.ssf/2013/01/trimet_boss_says_the_oregonian.html Milwaukie residents ‘manipulated’ by TriMet during light rail process http://portlandtribune.com/cr/28-opinion/36493-milwaukie-residents-manipulated-by-trimet-during-light-rail-process?tmpl=component&print=1&page= Building ‘bridge to nowhere’ in Milwwukie http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/214984-74013-building-bridge-to-nowhere-in-milwaukie Light Rail forces company’s move to Tualatin http://portlandtribune.com/ttt/89-news/154120-light-rail-forces-companys-move-to-tualatin Light Rail takes out industrial site http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/153833-light-rail-takes-out-industrial-site City statistics show 84 percent of gang crimes, 40 percent of fights and 42 percent of drug crimes occur within a quarter mile of the tracks. http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html Calls to police spiked 56 percent following Clackamas Town Center transit area opening. http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181 TriMet downplays drug-trafficking on MAX then announces ‘fixes’ following embarrassing exposure. http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/08/trimet_dangerous_clackams_coun.html Pressure mounts to crack down on MAX light rail violent crime http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=95024 Washington County Sheriff says of light rail: ‘This is a gangster mover, without a doubt.’ http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html Remarkable increase in crime around Clackamas Town Center MAX. http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/08/trimet_dangerous_clackams_coun.html Tri-Met official admits crime increases with new light rail line. http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181 Tigard assistant police chief calls light rail an ‘avenue for crime.’ http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html Stabbing of 16-year-old on MAX leads to indictment http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/01/stabbing_of_16-year-old_on_tri.html Taxpayers will have to pay more for increased police for light rail. http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181 Crime on MAX trains increases. http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2011/03/crime_on_portland-area_light_r.html Light Rail crime increases 22% in one year on West side rail. http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/04/trimet_max_crime_drops_in_gres.html Survey suggests MAX ships gangs to Clackamas County. http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/05/max_green_line_ships_gangs_to.html 14-yr old beat on MAX http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/01/trimet_beating_of_14-year-old.html MAX serves as a ‘de facto shelter’ for many homeless. http://www.oregonlive.com/homeless/2015/09/homelessness_in_gresham.html $1.5 billion for 7.3 miles of light rail bring hopes that this will inspire more to move next to the rail. http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/09/3_ways_the_orange_line_will_ch.html Two officers attacked, hit in head with rocks, on light rail. ‘You won’t catch me on light rail again.’ http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2010/09/clackamas_sheriff_trimet_disag.html New police for light rail will cost $1,500,000 a year. http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html Gangs using public transportation to claim new turf http://portlandtribune.com/go/42-news/221138-81896-greshams-violent-crime-rate-second-only-to-portlands-in-state Light rail opens and crime spikes 35% in first year at Clackamas Town Center http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2010/09/clackamas_sheriff_trimet_disag.html Portland brothers film racist attack on MAX http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/08/portland_brothers_film_racist.html Milwaukie police chief concerned light rail gives easy access to transport gangs from downtown. http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/05/max_green_line_ships_gangs_to.html Rise in gang violence in Clackamas tracked to Portland gangs riding light rail. http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/05/max_green_line_ships_gangs_to.html Gresham Mayor takes matter into his own hands after “TriMet's failure to realize they have issues.” http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html Tualatin Police Chief concerned about safety on commuter rail http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html Clackamas Town Center store manager says, ‘I’m walking around the shopping mall and bums are asking me for change.’ http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181 Beaverton police chief lets TriMet know, ‘We’re taking back our turf.’ http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html MAX crime increases, Gresham mayor announces additional police. http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html Light rail hit a new low for reliability with 1 in 5 trips running late. http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/01/5_major_repair_projects_trimet.html TriMet adding 15 new police officers following calls for heightened security on MAX http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2008/09/trimet_to_boost_transit_police.html Sherriff Stovink on crime near Clackamas Town Center. ‘It’s MAX, how else can you explain it?’ http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/08/trimet_dangerous_clackams_coun.html Transit police plan to add more officers to patrol expected crime increase on Clackamas light rail lines. http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181 Gresham to put police on MAX trains http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html Gresham mayor is concerned about criminals riding MAX to commit crimes in Gresham http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2010/04/gresham_mayor_shane_bemis_want.html Crime around the MAX line – a particularly troublesome area http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=63582 MAX helps relocate gangsters out to Gresham http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2013/10/back-to-back_killings_in_gresh.html Police chief proposes additional new police for Beaverton light rail http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html Just a few of the hundreds of articles on how unreliable rail really is. Light rail can’t handle the heat. Hot weather can cause the rails to buckle and bend. http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/08/why_do_trimet_max_and_wes_trai.html Amid frequent delays, MAX hits new low for reliability. http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/01/max_trains_reach_a_new_low_for.html Electrical issues shut down MAX http://www.oregonlive.com/roadreport/index.ssf/2016/07/portland_metro_thursday_traffi_75.html Power outage takes down MAX http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/06/green_orange_yellow_max_lines.html Damaged overhead wires cripple MAX http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/07/damaged_overhead_wire_knocks_o.html Faulty Switch mucks up commute on MAX http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2015/12/faulty_switch_mucks_up_wednesd.html Mechanical problems cause MAX delays http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/mechanical_problems_cause_max.html Rain stops MAX again. http://www.oregonlive.com/weather/index.ssf/2015/12/portland_area_weather_heavy_ra.html Light rail can’t handle the rain http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2015/11/trimets_max_portland_streetcar.html MAX service knocked out across Portland with power outage. http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2014/05/power_outage_knocks_out_max_se.html MAX knocked out by the wind. http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2014/12/trimet_max_collapses_in_the_wi.html 60% of trains late, prompting an apology by TriMet. http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2013/10/trimet_issues_public_apology_t.html MAX stops due to ice. http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/12/icy_conditions_close_roads_in.html
