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Downtown Metro
I'm not sure the exact area it covers, but there are aseveral downtown blocks that the metro provides free rides on.
It is expanded during certain downtown festivals as well. Worth checking into if you are on a budget.
FYI the public bikes were a bust, now free homeless bikes...not even worth looking for.

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  • Website: http://www.tri-met.org/
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    Bicycle: Eastside of the river.
    Besides waterfront park, Portland has another wide greenbelt on the other side of the river that has nice views and information on the history. I haven't seen any gangbangers, so I think it's safe.

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    Lightrail and Metro: Max
    Max is the cheepst and fastest way to get arould Portland. Max or light rail goes all arould Portland Oregon. It takes you to all of the turest traps.

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    Max
    Max is the cheepst and fastest way to get arould Portland. Max or light rail goes all arould Portland Oregon. It takes you to all of the turest traps.

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    Max
    Max is the cheepst and fastest way to get arould Portland. Max or light rail goes all arould Portland Oregon. It takes you to all of the turest traps.

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    Bicycle: WALK
    Just walk, jog, rent a bike. Portland is pretty compact, and enjoy the day, also maybe you'll find something you wouldnt if you drove to someplace nearby, instead of spent 10 extra minutes walking.

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    Lightrail and Metro: TRI-MET, MAX, Trolley and Portland Streetcar
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  • Portland's excellent transit system will get you anywhere. Take a MAX train directly from the airport into downtown. Hop on the streetcar or trolley from Portland State University to Powell's Books on 10th or up to NW 23rd Ave. Everything's free within the fareless square of downtown, and you can carry your bike with you on the bus. Monitors inside the downtown stops tell you how soon the next bus is coming.

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  • Phone: (503) 238-RIDE
  • Website: www.tri-met.org
  • Other Contact: TRI-MET Office, Pioneer Square
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    Greyhound or Amtrak: Visit historic Union Station
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  • Built in 1895, and still in use. - Portland
    Built in 1895, and still in
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    AMTRAK offers frequent service to Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave. Within bus or walking distance of downtown.

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  • Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL
  • Website: www.amtrak.com
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    Greyhound or Amtrak: Portland by Greyhound
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  • The Greyhound terminal is at 550 NW 6th Ave, just north of Chinatown and across the street from Union Station. City bus maps and schedules are on a little stand near the front entrance.

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  • Phone: (503) 243-2310
  • Website: www.greyhound.com
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    Car/Rental Car: Don't get stuck in the bus lane!
    If you're driving in Portland, a few tips. Watch out for bus-only lanes; avoid 1st, 5th, and 6th Avenues downtown. Major thoroughfares are Naito, 4th, Broadway, 12th, and Burnside. Be careful when turning right, don't run over bicyclists.

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