markhb wrote:I just saw that the recent NNEPRA board packet says (in the minutes from January) that they're looking at potential new station locations in Portland.
I think you're referring to this bullet ...
• Explore Portland Station improvement options and alternatives
That does not signify a potential reconsideration of location but rather "alternatives" being a variety of ideas beyond obvious choices for that particular site. In environmental studies that can also mean consideration of a "no build" alternative.
In this case it's probably related to options for a new parking structure. The alternatives for a platform are truly quite limited due to the size of the space and the grade crossing. You either build an island with an elevator tower and a pedestrian bridge or you don't.
The parking lot decision and the choices with regard to the station facilities is much more complicated.