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As we all know, cost is an
As we all know, cost is an important part of any project and cost-benefit is a crucial element of decision making. Yet, I seem to have a lot of trouble getting cost data out of Portland etc. Here are two that I am still waiting for:
What is the cost per passenger-mile for the streetcar. (Or what is the average trip length) Both with and without construction cost amortization.
What is the cost for the lowest cost bus line (or several of the lowest cost lines), per passenger mile. Same for MAX. Both with and without construction cost amortiziation.
Thanks
JK