METRO ❤️ Traffic Jams

METRO’s decisions have given us the

NATION’S TOP 10 WORST TRAFFIC JAM

It’s been going on for decades…

People have been saying “METRO loves traffic jams” since the 1990’s.

…but METRO has been determined to make it worse. It’s their plan!

#1. METRO regional government has blocked creation of new lanes.

• METRO opposes adding lanes to help congestion around Rose Quarter

#2. METRO regional government has been removing existing roads.

• METRO has pushed to convert road lanes into bus & bike-only lanes
• Portland is reducing road lanes

#3. METRO regional government has blocked creation of new bridges.

• METRO rejects new bridge in SE Portland

#4. METRO regional government has blocked creation of highway bypasses.

• METRO opposes building Westside Bypass
• METRO opposes building Sunrise Highway

#5. METRO & lawmakers waste tax dollars.

• The Westside Express Service train ($161 million to build) moves only 850 people daily. It costs taxpayers 4.5 times more to ride this train than if they took a bus. Unlike buses the WES train stops all traffic both ways as it crosses city streets, creating traffic jams. We spent $161 million to increase both travel costs and congestion.
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#6. The cost of driving has skyrocketed…

#7. METRO wants to become like LA

• METRO has repeatedly stated “Look to California as a guide” to deal with traffic

There is also a statewide effort to reduce parking

• Our top 10 worst traffic in the nation rating is a direct result of the decisions by our METRO regional government along with our state and local officials.  We hope this education effort ends their war on cars and helps to engage in successful and cost-effective traffic relieving ideas that hundreds of other cities have already put into effect.