GPS Coordinates: 45.530592, -122.563583
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway/Northeast_99th_Avenue_Transit_Center
You WILL get bored reading about this station, it appears on 4 or 5 pages :-).
Gateway station marks another division point in the system. The Blue and Green
lines continue south from here, but the Red line loops around, deals with a
pretty good grade to loop back under itself and then head north along I-205 on
it's way to the Portland Airport.
photo by Pi.1415926535, 2018, via Wikipedia
This is the Red Line loop coming south out of the Gateway station and then crossing the NB 205
exit ramps, so the line can head north to the airport. The LRV off to
the right is a Blue or Green Line train.
Into the Middle
About 4,000 feet north of Gateway, or 1.08 miles by way of the track, the
Red Line goes under the northbound side I-205 to run up the middle of the interstate.
The line is in the middle of I-205 for about a 1.89 mile run (by using Google
Maps to measure).
Parkrose / Sumner TC Station
GPS Coordinates: 45.559056, -122.565586
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkrose/Sumner_Transit_Center
There is a Quailty Inn, Econolodge, and Rodeway Inn adjacent to the station, as
well as a number of places to eat. You're about 2-1/2 air miles from the
airport, and 3-1/2 by road.
Cascades Station
GPS Coordinates: 45.572237, -122.558014
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascades_station
You have a Hyatt and another hotel close to this station, and at least 5
restaurants including Chipotle and Famous Dave's.
photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikipedia, 2011
Mt Hood Station
GPS Coordinates: 45.577121, -122.567171
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hood_Avenue_station
The station is actually about 40 miles from Mt Hood! A Residence Inn,
Target, the FBI, and an Embassy Suites is near this station.
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photo by Pi.1415926535, 2018, via Wikipedia
photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikipedia, 2011
photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikipedia, 2011
photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikipedia, 2011
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