Transportation

TriMet’s broken promises on getting people to use transit

Where are the missing 50,000 light rail passengers?

By Clark County Today · April 12, 2022

TriMet’s broken promises on getting people to use transit — The Oregon Transportation Commission 2019 survey results indicate 51 percent of respondents want to expand and improve interstates and interstate bridges to fix traffic congestion. Another 14 percent want to expand and improve arterials. Only 11 percent wanted to expand multi-modal options and 6 percent wanted to change driving times. Graphic courtesy Oregon Transportation Commission

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In your view, how should Vancouver's Transportation System Plan prioritize different modes of transportation?

Vehicle traffic should remain the primary focus of transportation planningWalking, cycling, transit, and freight should receive equal or greater emphasis than vehiclesAll modes of transportation should be planned for equallyPlanning priorities should be determined street by street based on community input

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TriMet’s broken promises on getting people to use transit

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