MAX Green Line opens on Sept. 12, 2009

DOWNTOWN PORTLAND CELEBRATES MAX GREEN LINE
OPENING WITH DAY OF EVENTS AT PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARE

What:

Green Means Go . . . explore the new MAX line.  Get a free ride on the new Green Line during the TriMet MAX Green Line grand opening celebration on September 12.  Events along the line at Clackamas Town Center, Pioneer Courthouse Square (PCS), SE Fuller Road Station, Lents Town Center Station and SE Main Street Station add to the festivities.

Following the arrival of the inaugural MAX Green Line train to Pioneer Courthouse Square, attendees will be treated to family friendly fun, live music, interactive art displays and performances, fashion shows featuring hot new styles from downtown retailers and cooking demonstrations by some of the city’s best known chefs.

Downtown retailers and businesses will be adding to the celebratory spirit by decorating their storefronts in the green theme and offering special one-day-only deals.

When:

Saturday, September 12, 2009
11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m:  Free celebratory events and festivities at PCS
11:30 a.m. to end of service: Free Green Line rides.

Where:

The new MAX Green Line light rail service runs from Clackamas Town Center to downtown Portland.  Go to trimet.org to find a park and ride station or stop near you.

Cost:

Free! All activities at Pioneer Courthouse Square are free and open to the public. No tickets are necessary for free MAX rides. Rides are provided on a first come, first served basis.