We got to take a ride on the new North Portland light rail line the other day. What a success story! Finished ahead of schedule, and under budget. Yes, indeed, the city that works! And at only $327 million, I think everyone will agree it's quite a bargain for the taxpayers.
The car we rode in was so nice. It still had that new-car smell. I saw that there was some space up in the front where Tri-Met might consider putting a plaque naming the car after someone. Oh, I don't know, maybe a public official who's left her mark on the city, and is about to retire, and doesn't know how to drive a car?
The seats were spacious enough. My police chauffeur/bodyguard and I had plenty of elbow room as we looked out at the sights and schmoozed with Ron Wyden. I'm glad the bodyguard was there, because it's kind of dangerous over in that neighborhood. Apparently there are some gangsters who are shooting each other with automatic weapons in broad daylight again. Kind of like "The Sopranos," but nobody's speaking Italian, if you know what I mean.
What is it with these young people in North and Northeast? Oh well, maybe now that they have their own MAX line, they'll all have a chance to ride over to Catlin Gabel and learn a better way of life.
Posted by Vera at February 21, 2004 10:23 AMI'm one of those "young people" in NE, and I'm perfectly content :)
Posted by: stacy at February 21, 2004 10:49 AM