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Portland to accept $7.5 million settlement for streetcar approach ramp repairs
Summary
Council authorized the city attorney to settle a lawsuit over construction of an on‑grade streetcar approach ramp and accept a $7.5 million lump‑sum payment earmarked for repairs; TriMet will provide additional in‑kind technical and service assistance.
Portland City Council approved a settlement on Oct. 29 to resolve claims related to the construction and subsequent deterioration of an on‑grade approach ramp that connects the streetcar platform at Southeast Second Avenue to the viaduct.
Senior Deputy City Attorney Beth Woodard told council the settlement resolves the city’s claims against TriMet…
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