Today was the big celebration for the new "Orange Line" which is the latest Portland light rail line. On top of this that same new train crosses the "People's Bridge" - Tillikim. We rode our bikes with the first cyclists to cross this pedestrian, rail, bus and bicycle only bridge. It was so lovely and quiet!
Masses of humanity rode the trains all day. We crammed into trains later to see the route. What an experience to see thousands of people come out to celebrate a project which had received huge opposition while it was in the planning stages. My thought: naysayers to public transit are a loud minority. The majority was out partying on a sunny Portland late summer day, appreciating our city and the leaders who have vision.
Thank you to all who were part of bringing us the orange line. It is 4 blocks from my new home, so exciting!
