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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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From: "Jarigese, Nancy" [JarigesN at trimet.org]

Subject: RE: Cost per Boarding Ride

Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:47:49 -0800

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Dear Mr. Karlock,


Here are the three lowest cost bus routes on a per passenger-mile basis (data is from fall quarter of 2006):

Line 33-McLoughlin  -  $0.34 per passenger mile

Line 61-Marquam Hill/Beaverton TC - $0.39 per passenger mile

Line 57-TV Hwy - $0.40 per passenger mile


Nancy


Bus Line



Trimet Supplied Cost


Line 33-McLoughlin   

$0.34 per passenger mile

Line 61-Marquam Hill/Beaverton TC

$0.39 per passenger mile

Line 57-TV Hwy

$0.40 per passenger mile

Lowest Cost Bus Lines in Portland, per Trimet

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