Portland is a PR machine for light rail & streetcar

Here are Some Facts About Portland          

Milwaukie MAX Rail Time & Budget (rail line is being discussed)

2007 Forecast

Actual

Difference

Ridership

total cost

$850 million (April 2007)

  $1.4 Billion (Jan 2008)

cost per ride

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Length of line

6.5-mile

opening date

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