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“It must always be remembered how cost-effectiveness works in the public sector: the cost IS the benefit.” - author unknown
Wilsonville Commuter Rail Time & Budget (Rail line is under construction)
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2005 Forecast |
2013 Actual |
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Ridership |
418,000 annual (approx 1600/day) |
About 100%, indicating it is unlikely to met its 2020 goal |
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total cost |
$103.5 million (Aug 2, 2005) |
37% |
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cost per ride |
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Length of line |
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opening date |
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| Bribery |
| Cheaper & Better Transit |
| EuroTranistShareLoss |
| Elderly Travel |
| GM & The Streetcar |
| Commute Time Chart |
| Top 10 Bus |
| Clackamas Public Safety |
| transit_congestion |
| McLoughlin Plan |
| CRC_Planning |
| Zoneing Increases Cost, Hurts Economy |
| High Rise |