David Agosti’s Post

Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of being part of TriMet’s A Better Red project, and let me tell you—it’s been an exhilarating journey! - Supporting Through Challenges: As the project unfolded, we’ve been in the thick of things—navigating major service disruptions, coordinating construction impacts within the agency, and planning for collaboration during major concurrent project work. It’s been a dynamic role, and I’ve witnessed firsthand the dedication of TriMet, the project team, and the contractor. - Gateway North MAX Station: A Milestone: This week, we celebrated a significant milestone—the opening of the Gateway North MAX station. It’s the first new station in nine years, and it’s a game-changer for our community. Commuters now have new access to this vital transit hub and Gateway Green, and can have a more reliable connection throughout Portland Metro! - Reliability Boost: The icing on the cake? MAX Red Line trains are now cruising on a double set of tracks between the Gateway area and the re-built Portland International Airport station. This improvement enhances reliability across the entire MAX system. - TriMet’s Resilience: But let’s talk about resilience. In January, Mother Nature threw us a curveball—a winter weather event that coated the region and our construction site in a thick layer of ice. Did it slow us down? Not for long! TriMet and the contractor rallied, got the system back on track, and dove into construction. - Looking Ahead: As we gear up for one more service disruption to complete critical tie-in work at Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport, I’m excited about the next phase. Come August 2024, all of this work and new improvements will be handed over to TriMet, ushering in full revenue service. - Kudos to TriMet and Partners: The complexity of concurrent project work, the challenges overcome, and the unwavering commitment—it’s a testament to what collaboration can achieve in this regionally significant project. Let’s keep the momentum going!

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What do you think about a Cal-Neva High-Speed Rail Conference at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada? The Conference would focus on High-Speed Rail developments in California and Nevada with special emphasis on Brightline West (Los Angeles to Las Vegas) and California (San Francisco to Los Angeles). It would also be interesting to have a discussion on the feasibility of connecting Reno and Las Vegas via High-Speed Rail. The distance is around 460 miles, and I had to pleasure of driving it once. It's primarily two lane roads. It's comparable to the distance between Sacramento and San Clemente California, but it's by no means a journey on Interstate Freeways. There is the Interstate 11 planned between Las Vegas and Fallon, intersecting Interstate 80 just north of Fallon.

The award winning Healthier Highways approach is based on a five lanes strategy. Initial implementation begins on the inside lane and moves progressively through to the outside lane. Business-As-Usual runs all five lanes in parallel.

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