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Hatfield Government Center station

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were included in the construction of the stop. Overall the artwork at the station reflects the gathering and dispersal of people and the harvest. Christine Bourdette, a sculptor, working with the architects from OTAK designed some of the artwork at Hatfield Station. Described as a "clash of
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began in 1993. In November 1996, Hillsboro and TriMet named the yet-to-be-completed station at the western end of the project as the Mark O. Hatfield Government Center Station. Hatfield was retiring from 30 years as U.S. Senator and previously used his political clout as Chairman of the
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to ensure funding for the project. In June 1998, after completion of the station but prior to its opening, government officials held a dedication ceremony at the station. Hatfield, who had by then retired, was in attendance as the station was officially dedicated in his honor.
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baskets and granite balls installed at the southern end of the station. Attached to the station's building is a bronze work entitled "Gathering Rail" which resembles twine woven together and is intended to represent the various themes of the community coming together.
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Other station artwork includes a three-part bronze plaque featuring Hatfield's face in relief and other images representing the entire Blue line. Designed by graphic artist Elizabeth Anderson and sculpted by Bill Bane, the other images are the
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The station was the busiest stop on the Westside line by 1999 with an average of 3,005 daily boardings. In March 2008, TriMet added additional capacity during the morning and evening commuting period. This was accomplished by extending three
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Located at the Hatfield Government Center station is a parking garage for park-and-ride passengers. The garage includes 250 parking spaces accessible 24-hours a day. The stop is compliant with the
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On September 12, 1998, Hatfield Government Station opened along with the Westside MAX line. Dedication ceremonies for the line at the station included a speech by then U.S. Vice President
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The north end of the station features a light-red brick and green-roof building that contains space for use by the train and bus operators. The building is
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in style and includes rose windows, false chimneys, and gables. The entire station was designed by the architectural firm OTAK Inc. and also includes an
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includes a covered shelter, and each platform has ticket vending machines. The parking structure is located across Washington Street, to the south.
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and has three sets of tracks and three platforms. One track is only used when passenger demand is high. The central
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and light rail proponent. It is the furthest west light rail station in the Continental United States.
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designed by artist Miles Pepper. Representing agriculture, the design includes an abstract
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Community Snapshot: Senator’s name gets start billing on light-rail station in Hillsboro.
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offices. Near the station is the Washington County Sheriff's office, the county jail, the
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Hamilton, Don. Eastside, Westside, all around the town, it’s MAX party time.
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Hamilton, Don. Sculptures will let riders know which way wind is blowing.
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Senator Hatfield at 1993 groundbreaking ceremony for the Westside MAX line
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Colby, Richard. Stationary images consist of brick walls, sloping line.
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sensibilities" and "organically abstract", items include sculptures of
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Gragg, Randy. A platform to reveal the art of the journey.
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Hamilton, Don. Light ridership makes for light readership.
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stop each morning and evening during peak ridership times.
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Portland Community College. Retrieved on March 27, 2008.
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Three morning trains from Hillsboro will travel to PDX.
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Two light rail vehicles at the station platforms in 2005
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As with all the stops on the Westside MAX, displays of
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Hillsboro Central/​Southeast 3rd Avenue Transit Center
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Hillsboro Central/Southeast 3rd Avenue Transit Center
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Hamilton, Don. Hatfield attends tribute for transit.
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Railway stations in the United States opened in 1998
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MAX Light Rail

Hillsboro
45°31′19″N 122°59′28″W / 45.52194°N 122.99111°W / 45.52194; -122.99111
TriMet
island platform
side platform
TriMet
park and ride

TriMet
Blue Line
Hillsboro Central/​Southeast 3rd Avenue Transit Center
Cleveland Avenue
light rail
Hillsboro, Oregon
TriMet
MAX Blue Line
Washington County Courthouse
Hillsboro Civic Center
Mark O. Hatfield
Oregon
Westside MAX project
Senate Appropriations Committee

Al Gore
Rodney E. Slater
John Kitzhaber
Les AuCoin

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