The Yellow Line brought high-capacity transit service to the North/Northeast neighborhoods, along with new sidewalks, traffic lanes, bike lanes, art and a more pedestrian-friendly environment.
“The MAX Yellow Line clearly demonstrates that when we invest in transit, the community grows with it,” said TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane. “The Yellow Line improved transit service to the community, helped attract investment into the community, brought new customers to long-standing businesses, drew other businesses to Interstate Avenue, and made the area a more vibrant place to live.”
When the Yellow Line opened in 2004, there was a 50 percent increase in the number of new businesses along the avenue, and that number continues to grow. About half a dozen housing developments have opened or are under construction within walking distance to the MAX stations.
New housing options
There are more than 360 new housing apartments and condos along Interstate Avenue since the Yellow Line opened in 2004.One of the first apartment housing projects to
Typical "TOD" aka 'pack em and stack em' |
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