Portland would trade its three newest streetcars for Tacoma’s three oldest under a proposed deal with Sound Transit intended to streamline both fleets.
PORTLAND, Oregon — The city of Portland and Sound Transit are considering an unusual deal to essentially trade streetcars, exchanging three from Portland for three from the T Line in Tacoma. The swap is intended to streamline both systems by reducing the number of different streetcar models in each city’s fleet.
The terms of the deal are outlined in a staff memo posted ahead of a Sound Transit committee meeting on Thursday, first reported by Ryan Packer. If approved, Tacoma would receive three
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