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Podcast: Cascade CounterPoint
Episode: TriMet's zombie light rail project
Description: President Trump is not the only one refusing to accept election results. The general manager of TriMet, Doug Kelsey, is claiming that the $3 billion Tigard light rail project is still alive, even though Portland-area voters rejected a proposed funding measure by a wide margin last month.
At a recent public meeting, Mr. Kelsey stated that Tigard light rail would be built eventually because “demand still exists.”
That is a complete fantasy. Peak-hour ridership on all MAX lines during October was down 72% from a year ago. Unlike driving levels, which have nearly returned to normal, transit ride...