Portland is a PR machine for light rail & streetcar
Here are Some Facts About Portland Oregon
“It must always be remembered how cost-effectiveness works in the public sector: the cost IS the benefit.” - author unknown
Cost of Congestion Report From Portland Business Alliance
The Cost of Congestion to
the Economy of the Portland Region
Executive Summary (Local Copy)
December 2005
Prepared for: Portland Business Alliance, Metro, Port of Portland and Oregon
Department of Transportation
Prepared by: Economic Development Research Group, Inc., Boston, MA
Conclusion:
The region’s economy is transportation-dependent. Despite Portland’s excellent rail, marine, highway and air connections to national and international destinations, projected growth in freight and general traffic cannot be accommodated on the current system. Increasing congestion -- even with currently planned improvements -- will significantly impact the region’s ability to maintain and grow business, as well as our quality of life.
Action is needed to remain competitive with other regions that are planning large investments in their transportation infrastructure. This report finds that:
Bribery |
Cheaper & Better Transit |
EuroTranistShareLoss |
Elderly Travel |
GM & The Streetcar |
Commute Time Chart |
Top 10 Bus |
Clackamas Public Safety |
transit_congestion |
McLoughlin Plan |
CRC_Planning |
Zoneing Increases Cost, Hurts Economy |
High Rise |