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

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Subject: Metro frequent flier benefits

Metro is like many other government agencies.

They do whatever they want because there are never any consequences even when caught.

In violation of state ethics laws Metro employees have been collecting frequent flyer benefits and using them for personal benefit.

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/follow-audit-report-frequent-flyer-benefits

Paid family leave abuse grew after audit exposed it.

http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/272227/view

HR created new reports that would allow for better management of family leave and costs agency-wide.

We analyzed these reports and found that the monthly average number of Metro employees out on a family leave case each month increased by 23% over the last two years and the annual payroll costs for family leave have increased by 48%.

Original family leave audit

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/news/leave-management-audit-follow

1. Metro does NOT track the effectiveness of their transportation planning strategies. Case studies show failure.
http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/212993/view
2. Metro does not track the effectiveness of their costly Transit Oriented Development program. Case studies show failure.
http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/212992/view
3. Metro's public involvement/communication is lopsided advocacy with staff free to choose what suits their advocacy.
http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/212480/view
4.Metros' Capital Project spending is not recorded or tracked.

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/Capital%20Project%20Planning%20Audit_0.pdf