Transportation
The focus of Cascade’s research program in transportation is to explore innovative, market-based mechanisms for providing transport services. Examples include privatized transit such as jitneys and bus service, privately built toll roads using electronic road pricing, congestion pricing of both public and private roads, and privatization of airports.
Publications
Insolvency, One Step at a Time
The Oregonian on Sunday examined TriMet’s deteriorating finances and called attention to high-cost union contracts, first approved in 1994, as the starting point of the ... read more
Steve Buckstein talks with Victoria Taft about ‘TowncarGate’ and public transportation
Victoria Taft spoke with Senior Policy Analyst Steve Buckstein on Monday about public transportation and the Institute for Justice lawsuit against the City of Portland ... read more
Testimony Before TriMet Board of Directors Regarding the Proposed FY 2012-13 Budget
Testimony of John A. Charles, Jr. Before the TriMet Board of Directors Regarding the Proposed FY 2012-13 Budget ... read more
The Proper Use of Road Tolling in Oregon
John Charles presented his views on the proper use of road tolling in Oregon with ODOT’s Long Range Planning Manager, Robert Maestre, and the Chair of the ... read more
John Charles talks with Victoria Taft on light rail use and TriMet
Talk show host, Victoria Taft, talked with John Charles Monday about light rail use for the Expo Center’s Cirque de Soleil event, the Sustainability Center, ... read more
With Low WES Ridership, the “Next Big Thing” May Be Raising Fares
Three years ago, TriMet began operating its first heavy rail line, the Westside Express Service (WES). This line runs from Beaverton to Wilsonville during commuting ... read more
Victoria Taft interviews John Charles on libraries, public toilets, and biogas
Cascade’s President John Charles talks with radio host Victoria Taft about the Multnomah County Library bond measure, Portland’s public toilets, and a city backed compost biogas plant. read more
The Portland Plan―More Portlandia Than Policy
Last week a document called the Portland Plan was released by the Portland Office of Sustainability. The Plan lays out dozens of “community goals.” One ... read more
John Charles talks about the Portland Plan on The Victoria Taft Show
Hear Cascade’s President John Charles discuss his thoughts on the Portland Plan with Nelson on The Victoria Taft Show. read more
Victoria Taft interviews John Charles about urban renewal zones in Portland
Cascade’s President and CEO, John Charles, tells Victoria Taft why he thinks it’s time to “euthanize” urban renewal zones in Portland. read more
