yarrow
Engineer
just got back from a trip to portland, or. got off the cascades at union station walked a few blocks to the max light rail(could have gotten on bus to max across the street from union station). took max across the willamette river to a block from our hotel. next day took max downtown and explored then hopped on the portland streetcar for sightseeing and shopping and to take a look at the aerial tram towers at the end of the streetcar line which will connect it with oregon health science university(the tram is supposed to be in operation by the end of the year). all this for free as it is all in the fareless area. commuter rail done in an excellent way.