The fate of the Southwest Corridor light rail extension, a project decades 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 threaten its completion. The Southwest Corridor project aimed to alleviate traffic congestion, promote economic development, and provide equitable access to jobs and h