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