The streetcar, which made a comeback to Portland streets in summer 2001, has been cursed and applauded. Now, a proposal is on the table to put in a Lloyd District line.
In a point-counterpoint feature, the Portland Tribute presents the arguments for and against a new Lloyd District line streetcar. The link below is the the argument for the line. The link to the article for the argument against the line is here: http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=14868"The primary reason, according to Hank Ashforth, chief executive officer of Ashforth Pacific, is that 'the streetcar is a demonstrated catalyst for development.' Unfortunately, there is little evidence to support that claim. To the contrary, many business owners in the Pearl District feel that the streetcar is an economic burden. "
Thanks to Transport Policy Listserv
Read the full story: Streetcar fan: East-side line will transport Lloyd District to next level
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