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TriMet's $850M Loss Raises Questions About Light Rail Funding
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Rep. John Ley exposes TriMet's staggering financial mismanagement as the agency posts an $850 million operating loss while demanding Clark County taxpayers fund MAX light rail operations. With costs per passenger mile jumping 75% in two years and ridership still 30% below pre-pandemic levels, serious questions emerge about the IBR's plan to prioritize six light rail construction packages in 2026. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-everything-about-trimet-screams-poor-management/ #TriMet #IBR #LightRail #Transportation #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #PublicTransit #TaxpayerFunding #Opinion #Politics