Portland Transit: Case Study In Success

Tri-Met's general manager opines on why Portland's transit system has been so successful.

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August 5, 2002, 11:00 AM PDT

"The Portland metropolitan area is nationally recognized for its successful transit system. All of our MAX light-rail lines were built on time and on budget, and they continue to attract riders. In a 10-year period, Tri-Met ridership grew twice as fast as our population growth and about 25 percent faster than car use."

Thanks to Transport Policy Listserv

FULL STORY: City transit is on the right track

Friday, August 2, 2002 in The Portland Tribune

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