In a unanimous vote, the council accepted the Office of Transportation's alignment over Southwest Gibbs Street. As well, it asked for further analysis of a second, shorter aerial system that would run part way down the hill to Southwest Barbur Boulevard and take some of the traffic load off heavily-used Terwilliger Boulevard.
Also as part of the vote, a non-profit group was created to be the sponsor of the tram. Portland Aerial Transportation Inc. is the name of the entity, which is now working to set up a design competition for the project.
The tram idea has long been opposed by many of the residents who would be under or near the tram. Apparently outweighing that is the fact that OHSU is the region's largest private employer--and would likely expand outside the city if it does not get what it wants.
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