Anyone who has ridden the TriMet’s MAX light rail in Portland knows that it is undeniably slow through the city center. Recee Martin from RM Transit dives into how the system could be greatly improved for speed, reliability, frequency, and time competitiveness.
Article Author
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.