Portland is a PR machine for light rail & streetcar

Here are Some Facts About Portland Oregon          

East Side Light Rail Time & Budget

 

1978  Forecast

1990 Actual

Difference

Ridership

42,500

19,700

54% under ridership projection

cost of MAX

$172 million

$266 million

55% over construction budget

operating costs for MAX

$3.8 million

$5.8 million

53% over  operating budget

opening date

1983

1986

3 years late

Table created from data in :

STUDY SAYS MAX CALCULATIONS WERE WRONG , The Oregonian December 29, 1989

Trimet’s claim:

“The 15-mile Eastside MAX line opened in 1986, stretching east from downtown Portland to Gresham. The project was completed on time and under budget. “ (bold added)

 

Above is from Trimet's FactSheet