Eastside MAX Revitalization Projects

A number of revitalization projects are under way along the Eastside MAX Blue Line.

The projects include safety and security improvements, station upgrades and land-use planning between NE 82nd Ave MAX Station and the eastern terminus at Cleveland Ave Station in Gresham.

First conceived of in the 1970s and opened for service in 1986, Eastside MAX, now known as MAX Blue Line, has proven a success for transit riders in the Portland metropolitan region. When the 15-mile line opened between downtown Portland and Gresham, it was among just a handful of light rail lines in the country. Now, over two decades later, many more cities have built or are building light rail.

Technological advances and improved design standards help keep the MAX system safe. With the revitalization projects, these treatments are being applied on this segment of Eastside MAX Blue Line, which includes 13 MAX stations and six Park & Ride facilities with nearly 2,900 parking spaces.

Safety and security

• An East Precinct of 14 law enforcement officers
• Additional security cameras
• Lighting upgrades
• Gresham Central Transit Center access control
• Crossing safety improvements
• Safety outreach to middle and high school students
• Rider Advocates outreach
• Public art improvements and conservation at Gresham Central

Station upgrades

• Ticket machine maintenance and replacement
• Station painting

Station area development

• Rockwood/E 188th Ave Transit Center redesign and construction
• Civic Drive Station completion
• Eastside planning efforts