Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - Posts

80's, 90's, and 21st Century Light Rail Vehicle Costs

So in the 80's, a MAX LRV cost about $900k.  They then went up to about $1.3-1.4 per LRV during the west side extension.  In the 21st century the newer, lighter, sleeker, and higher capacity LRVs are pushed all the way to an unbelievable $3.5

Nextbus Map, 6 Streetcars? Is it a first?

I was just watching the Nextbus tracking map of the Streetcars running around Portland.  I noticed 6 on the system, which means most likely one of the new cars is out and being tracked!  First I've seen 6 ever I believe. ...or I could just be