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Originally Posted by electricron
Many forget why the Portland Streetcar line is so much a success. TriMet doesn't charge anything to ride it. It's a free ride and mostly supported by developers along the corridor.
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First off, it costs money to ride outside of Fareless Square:
http://www.portlandstreetcar.org/fares.php
Secondly, Trimet assists monetarily, but is only a partner in the venture. The Streetcar system is largely operated and bankrolled by the City of Portland.
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2-3 years? How realistic is that?
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Incredibly realistic. That's about the timeline for Seattle's Streetcar and its planning.
Construction-wise, it's about 3 weeks per block for double-tracking, 2 for single.