This project leveraged existing infrastructure and assets to put Oregon City on the map of one of the region's most popular transit lines - Amtrak's Cascades Line.
Blighted Conditions:
- Lack of access to regional transit lines in Oregon City
- Underutilized rail infrastructure and underdeveloped surrounding land
Improvements:
- Transported unused historic train depot from another location to the site of the new station
- Constructed raised boarding platform and parking lot complete with extensive landscaping
Impact:
- Economic
- Raises economic profile of Oregon City as a destination on the popular Cascades Amtrak line
- Daily ridership has increased 22% since 2011 as daily commuters to Portland save money on gas and parking
- Livability
- Provides a comfortable, inexpensive and fast transportation option for regional trips
- Offers potential to avoid traffic congestion on regional highways
- Sustainability
- Encourages more sustainable and energy-efficient regional transportation