Replying to Questions about Portland

So I'm going to be moving to Portland this winter and am about to buy my season pass. I can't decide between Meadows or Fusion. From what I can find:

Meadows is better for overall terrain, but cons are long lines and farther away from Portland.
Fusion has a better park (at t-line), but flatter and less powder days.

How long does it usually take from Meadows to Portland on a weekend (I will certainly be a weekend warrior)?
How about timberline/ski bowl on a weekend?
What do people consider long lines, will I be waiting for 20+ minutes in line at Meadows on a nice day?
I'm aiming to live on the outskirts of town, should I aim to be on the East side of town to be closer to the mountains or is that difference negligible since all the traffic is at the mountains and not by town?

This regional isn't too active but I'm not moving for a few months anyway.