The city of Portland began laying new tracks for the Portland Streetcar Loop Project, a 3.3-mile extension that will add another 28 stops.
The new streetcar line will run parallel to the east bank of the Willamette River, offering access to attractions such as the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry as well as eastside shops and restaurants. The line is scheduled to open in 2012. The upcoming expansion follows the opening of the new light rail MAX Green Line and the Westside Express Service Commuter Rail, both of which opened in 2009.
