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Originally Posted by zilfondel
I'm actually not certain that a Powell Blvd MAX line would make the most sense. I think that Division would be a smarter investment. Its a longer street and has more development east of 92nd.
Unfortunately, neither Powell nor Division have enough width to accommodate a MAX line from the river through 82nd, and would likely require an elevated line (fat chance!) or a subway.
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You're right that Powell has very little space up until around 33rd to 39th area. However, on 39th, for example, there are 4 lanes East (one left turn lane), and two lanes going west. There are actually 7 lanes including parking on the East side of the intersection. I believe that's quite enough room (including any station as well).
I would prefer a MAX go under 39th so it disrupts traffic as little as possible, but it would have ample room if it took two or even three of these lanes. As for further out, luckily much of Powell has adjacent parking streets and a median. This makes any ROW acquisition (if necessary) avoid any demolition of buildings. Difficult to find a better street for a MAX.