East Side Light Rail Time & Budget |
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| 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 |
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From Trimet's FactSheet
Eastside MAX—Blue Line
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.