The best forms of transportation around the Portland, Oregon area include options such as a commuter light rail, street car, regular buses and walking. Portland ranks high on several lists as home to one of the most sophisticated forms of transportation in the country; competing with other, top metropolitan cities.

Portland’s light rail (Metropolitan Area Express) offers residences and visitors alike the option of traveling free in locations from Interstate 405 to parts of the Willamette river between Portland State University and Union Station. The light rail uses four rail lines: red, yellow, green and blue. Plans for another rail line, approved by the city, went into effect in 2009 with an estimated completion date of 2015.

Another favorite mode of transportation among those who commute around the Oregon city is the Portland Streetcar. This mode of travel runs along a 3.9 mile route from the South Waterford neighborhood to Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center (located at NW 23rd avenue.)

The year 2007 saw an ingenious invention added to the roster for transportation in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Ariel Tram opened to the public with a air path going from the south Waterfront district to the Oregon Health and Science University.

Travel by bus in Portland, Oregon to have access to a wider variety of routes. Or, combine methods of transportation to ensure an enjoyable commute, whether for business or pleasure.Take a look here to learn more: Portland’s Greenways