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Originally Posted by Derek
MAX down Powell would make a ton of sense. Making it happen wouldn't be easy though.
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Agreed. I think that is why we should gather support for it now before the Powell-Division Corridor excludes it. Talk about BRT has had overwhelming support, particularly with the recent study about investment concerning the Blue Line vs. other BRT lines.
A rapid transit bus on Powell will be just as slow as a normal bus, become inundated with traffic on peak hours (particularly close in from 39th to downtown where there is no option of an exclusive ROW), and suck for bikers to ride in. Quote from Garth Marenghi: "If you're a cheap asshole, expect the shittiest portion."
Here's a quick picture of one alternative that includes BRT and MAX. I imagine the green line down Powell Blvd to Clackamas, cutting that trip by 10-15 minutes or so (and Key point: reducing the traffic on the overburdened Steel Br.). Express buses from Gresham run down Powell and Division to 92nd where both have access to frequent MAX service downtown.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/101004589@N07/9631057190/