Light Rail has failed for 30 years.

http://nomorefailedrail.com/failed-rail-news/

There are countless stories, articles, referenced studies, research and testimonials detailing the harm the addition of light rail has done to our neighboring communities.  Just a few of these are linked below:

City statistics show 84 percent of gang crimes, 40 percent of fights and 42 percent of drug crimes occur within a quarter mile of the tracks.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html

Calls to police spiked 56 percent following Clackamas Town Center transit area opening.
http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181

TriMet downplays drug-trafficking on MAX then announces ‘fixes’ following embarrassing exposure.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/08/trimet_dangerous_clackams_coun.html

Pressure mounts to crack down on MAX light rail violent crime
http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=95024

Washington County Sheriff says of light rail: ‘This is a gangster mover, without a doubt.’
http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html

Remarkable increase in crime around Clackamas Town Center MAX.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/08/trimet_dangerous_clackams_coun.html

Tri-Met official admits crime increases with new light rail line.
http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181

Tigard assistant police chief calls light rail an ‘avenue for crime.’
http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html

Stabbing of 16-year-old on MAX leads to indictment
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/01/stabbing_of_16-year-old_on_tri.html

Taxpayers will have to pay more for increased police for light rail.
http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181

Crime on MAX trains increases.
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2011/03/crime_on_portland-area_light_r.html

Light Rail crime increases 22% in one year on West side rail.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/04/trimet_max_crime_drops_in_gres.html

Survey suggests MAX ships gangs to Clackamas County.
http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/05/max_green_line_ships_gangs_to.html

14-yr old beat on MAX
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/01/trimet_beating_of_14-year-old.html

MAX serves as a ‘de facto shelter’ for many homeless.
http://www.oregonlive.com/homeless/2015/09/homelessness_in_gresham.html

$1.5 billion for 7.3 miles of light rail bring hopes that this will inspire more to move next to the rail.
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/09/3_ways_the_orange_line_will_ch.html

Two officers attacked, hit in head with rocks, on light rail. ‘You won’t catch me on light rail again.’
http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2010/09/clackamas_sheriff_trimet_disag.html

New police for light rail will cost $1,500,000 a year.
http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html

Gangs using public transportation to claim new turf
http://portlandtribune.com/go/42-news/221138-81896-greshams-violent-crime-rate-second-only-to-portlands-in-state

Light rail opens and crime spikes 35% in first year at Clackamas Town Center
http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2010/09/clackamas_sheriff_trimet_disag.html

Portland brothers film racist attack on MAX
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/08/portland_brothers_film_racist.html

Milwaukie police chief concerned light rail gives easy access to transport gangs from downtown.
http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/05/max_green_line_ships_gangs_to.html

Rise in gang violence in Clackamas tracked to Portland gangs riding light rail.
http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/05/max_green_line_ships_gangs_to.html

Gresham Mayor takes matter into his own hands after “TriMet's failure to realized they have issues.” [crime]
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html

Tualatin Police Chief concerned about safety on commuter rail
http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html

Clackamas Town Center store manager says, ‘I’m walking around the shopping mall and bums are asking me for change.’
http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181

Beaverton police chief lets TriMet know, ‘We’re taking back our turf.’
http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html

MAX crime increases, Gresham mayor announces additional police.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html

Light rail hit a new low for reliability with 1 in 5 trips running late.
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/01/5_major_repair_projects_trimet.html

TriMet adding 15 new police officers following calls for heightened security on MAX
http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2008/09/trimet_to_boost_transit_police.html

Sherriff Stovink on crime near Clackamas Town Center. ‘It’s MAX, how else can you explain it?’
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/08/trimet_dangerous_clackams_coun.html

Transit police plan to add more officers to patrol expected crime increase on Clackamas light rail lines.
http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=113181

Gresham to put police on MAX trains
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/11/gresham_to_put_police_on_max_t.html

Gresham mayor is concerned about criminals riding MAX to commit crimes in Gresham
http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2010/04/gresham_mayor_shane_bemis_want.html

Crime around the MAX line – a particularly troublesome area
http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=63582

MAX helps relocate gangsters out to Gresham
http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2013/10/back-to-back_killings_in_gresh.html

Police chief proposes additional new police for Beaverton light rail
http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2007/12/taking_back_the_rails.html

Just a few of the hundreds of articles on how unreliable rail really is.

Light rail can’t handle the heat. Hot weather can cause the rails to buckle and bend.
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/08/why_do_trimet_max_and_wes_trai.html

Amid frequent delays, MAX hits new low for reliability.
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/01/max_trains_reach_a_new_low_for.html

Electrical issues shut down MAX
http://www.oregonlive.com/roadreport/index.ssf/2016/07/portland_metro_thursday_traffi_75.html

Power outage takes down MAX
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/06/green_orange_yellow_max_lines.html

Damaged overhead wires cripple MAX
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/07/damaged_overhead_wire_knocks_o.html

Faulty Switch mucks up commute on MAX
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2015/12/faulty_switch_mucks_up_wednesd.html

Mechanical problems cause MAX delays
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/06/mechanical_problems_cause_max.html

Rain stops MAX again.
http://www.oregonlive.com/weather/index.ssf/2015/12/portland_area_weather_heavy_ra.html

Light rail can’t handle the rain
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2015/11/trimets_max_portland_streetcar.html

MAX service knocked out across Portland with power outage.
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2014/05/power_outage_knocks_out_max_se.html

MAX knocked out by the wind.
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2014/12/trimet_max_collapses_in_the_wi.html

60% of trains late, prompting an apology by TriMet.
http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2013/10/trimet_issues_public_apology_t.html

MAX stops due to ice.
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/12/icy_conditions_close_roads_in.html

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