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the MAX

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Meaning
Portland, OR: the city's light-rail system.
Type
Regionalism
Used in
Portland, Oregon

What does “the MAX” mean

Short for Metropolitan Area Express, TriMet's light-rail network connecting Portland to its suburbs and the airport. 'I'll take the MAX' is how locals refer to commuting by train.

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