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Originally Posted by NJD
-The Steel Bridge is too sharp a turn for HSR, period.
-If we raze the silos there is plenty of room (approx. 2000 ft.) between the Steel and Broadway bridges (and between the Willamette and Interstate Avenue, approx. 200 ft.) for an HSR station. This is the prominent location for an eastside station due to its proximity to all LRT lines, proposed streetcar and the Rose Quarter transit center.
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Razing the silos would be... uhhh... difficult...
They are HEAVILY used, and don't underestimate the impact on Portland's economy that having major shipping routes here provides...
I also have a note:
Today I was planning on taking a trip to Lake Charles, LA to visit my sister and brother-in-law. Checking out my travel options, I looked at Amtrak, Greyhound and Airlines.
Amtrak: 3 days, 14 hours;
$280 one way
Greyhound: 2 days, 17 hours;
$350 round trip
Airlines: 4 hours;
$320 round trip
Who
wouldn't take a plane given these options?