The proposed light rail extension into Vancouver has sparked a heated debate, with questions arising about Washington taxpayers’ responsibility for funding 45% of the annual operating and maintenance costs.
Some argue this cost-sharing is a fair contribution to an infrastructure project that promises regional benefits. Others contend that it places an undue financial burden on Washington residents for a project driven largely by Oregon’s transit needs.
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Opinion: TriMet should receive the Golden Fleece Award
John Ley critiques TriMet's funding demands for the IBR, calling it a taxpayer fleecing.
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Light rail is another tax payer hole, watched it run the other day and it was empty!!! That means no one is helping to pay for the cost to build and run this rail!!! Stop the nonsense!!