Tyler Graf

Tyler Graf

Public Information Officer

Exploring the world and everything the region has to offer. Favorite international transit options: The Tuk Tuks of Cambodia and the German rail system.

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Maritza Collazo

Public transit advocate, lover of BBQ sauce, and reggaeton megafan. I'm on my 80th West Wing rewatch.

The Story of a Pageant Queen and Rail Training Supervisor 👑🚊

The Story of a Pageant Queen and Rail Training Supervisor 👑🚊

The Story of a Pageant Queen and Rail Training Supervisor 👑🚊 One of the biggest joys of the job for Rail Training Supervisor Krista Stone is pulling into a platform and seeing excited children waving at her. Girls tend to light up when they see a woman...
The Inside Story of the Robertson Tunnel, Part 1: Construction

The Inside Story of the Robertson Tunnel, Part 1: Construction

The Inside Story of the Robertson Tunnel, Part 1: Construction The Robertson Tunnel is a marvel.  This tunnel through the West Hills – allowing MAX to extend from Portland to Beaverton and Hillsboro — is nearly three miles long and drilled through challenging and...
9 Tips for Returning Riders

9 Tips for Returning Riders

9 Tips for Returning Riders Many of us are returning to the office, nearly two years after we began working from home. For some, this is a time of excitement. For others, apprehension and maybe even disappointment. We’d bet most folks have a mix of these feelings.  If...
How Type 2 MAX Cars Pioneered More Accessible Light Rail in America

How Type 2 MAX Cars Pioneered More Accessible Light Rail in America

How Type 2 MAX Cars Pioneered More Accessible Light Rail in America Every MAX train contains a major innovation in light rail that was pioneered right here in Oregon. And you probably walk over it without even realizing it.  We’re talking about the low-floor light...
The Death of the Mt. Hood Freeway and the Birth of MAX Light Rail

The Death of the Mt. Hood Freeway and the Birth of MAX Light Rail

The Death of the Mt. Hood Freeway and the Birth of MAX Light Rail The Mt. Hood Freeway was a turning point for our region. A freeway was to be built running from the Willamette River towards Gresham between Division and Powell in SE Portland. But the local revolt...

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