MAX Light Rail, Light rail system in Portland, United States
The MAX Light Rail is a rail transit system in Portland that operates five color-coded lines across about 60 miles (97 kilometers) of track. Trains stop at 94 stations, linking the international airport with downtown and surrounding communities.
Operations began on September 5, 1986, after the Mount Hood Freeway project was canceled following local protests in the 1970s. The network has since expanded step by step to reach more neighborhoods and suburbs.
Commuters and travelers rely on this rail network to reach the airport, downtown offices, and residential neighborhoods without driving. Many locals combine bike rides with train trips, creating a common sight of bicycles boarding at platform level.
Trains run from 4 in the morning until midnight, with departures roughly every 15 minutes during the day. All platforms are at ground level, making it easy for wheelchair users and travelers with strollers to board.
The Orange Line crosses Tilikum Crossing, a bridge built exclusively for public transit, pedestrians, and cyclists. Private motor vehicles are not allowed on this bridge, making it the longest transit-only bridge in the United States.
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