Charlie Hales: Says "streetcars carry more people than buses... you attract more riders who don't ride transit now, and actually the operating costs are not any greater than the bus."

PolitiFact Oregon:

The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Do streetcars really beat out buses in capacity, ridership and cost?

Portland mayoral candidate Charlie Hales is well known for his support of streetcar projects. He promoted them in Portland during his time as a city council member, then ended his term early to go help other cities start their own. Hales hasn’t advocated expanding the city’s system during his current campaign, but the subject keeps coming up. During an appearance on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s "Think Out Loud," Hales explained why he’s so keen on street cars. It comes down to three things, he said: Because "streetcars carry more people than buses. Because you ... >> More

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