tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924903188810610343.post2874252174133923588..comments2023-09-21T01:51:15.719-07:00Comments on The Dead Horse Times: The express vs rapid transit paradoxEngineerScottyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11005863528905991434noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924903188810610343.post-83022750249243401392010-07-16T18:31:11.503-07:002010-07-16T18:31:11.503-07:00One of the bennies of Milwaukie MAX is that it con...One of the bennies of Milwaukie MAX is that it connects through SOWA and PSU to serve the entire mall. Right now, more people (200+) board the 35 at the Oregon City transit center than at any other stop. When offered a choice of MAX or streetcar, guess which option most OC riders will choose. <br /><br />The loss of OC riders will make it very difficult for West Linn residents to keep the frequent service promised in the streetcar extension alternative analysis when the next cash flow crunch hits TriMet. <br /><br />The only way for West Linn can be sure to have frequent service long term is an express bus on the west side like the 99 on Mcloughlin.R A Fontesnoreply@blogger.com