The fate of the Southwest Corridor light rail extension, a project years in the making, hangs in the balance as Portland officials grapple with rising costs and shifting priorities. Originally envisioned as a 12-mile line connecting downtown Portland to Bridgeport Village in Tigard, the project now faces significant hurdles that could reshape its scope or even halt it altogether. The Southwest Corridor project has been a long-standing goal for regional planners aiming to alleviate traffic conges