The tram didn't just happen.

The tram was approved because, politically, Council WANTED it.

The tram was approved because, legally, Council COULD do it.

Ethically, Council IGNORED WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN done to protect the public weal.

Council ignored our own city transportation and planning departmental studies. Their studies report the tram does not solve traffic problems. It adds additional traffic problems.

Additionally, OHSU ignored their own various tram study findings.

Too bad. The public will now suffer the costly consequences for a "postcard attraction."

Martin Slapikas
North Portland