For the full story watch the video above.
From the free-market think tank, Cascade Policy Institute, President and CEO John Charles spoke to the CRC Facts Forum about light rail. His insights on mass transit and what changed him from a believer to a critic of the CRC project.
To jump to key facts in the video, use links below:
- I’m a wannabe supporter if light rail
- I now have become a critic
- C-Tran buses into Portland
- Experiencing the proverbial paradigm shift
- I tried to understand the rational
- 5 key attributes: CRC vs Express bus
- Cost Comparisons
- Tri-Met wants more money
- FTA funds: Tri-Met ineligible
- Effects of light rail expansion
- Conclusion
Other links to the CRC Facts Forum:
Tiffany Couch talks about the CRC money trail
Joe Cortright: There are ‘very big risks” with CRC
