There are obvious differences in how the two cities approached public transportation in the 1970s, but I contend that the differences in political outcome arose largely from geographical differences. read more
Portland's transit system seems better because it's smaller. A LOT smaller. When most people think of Seattle's "transit system," they're thinking about Seattle City Metro, the county's Sound Transit busses and rail, the monorail, the Community Transit busses, the Washington State Ferries, and perhaps the Lake Union trolley. read more
A comparison of Northwest cities Seattle and Portland with a look at cost of living, transportation, public parks, population and other factors. A comparison of Northwest cities Seattle and Portland with a look at cost of living, transportation, public parks, population and other factors. read more
And I find Seattle transit to be better than Portland. Sure, you have fancy trains, but they are slow and many parts are served very in frequently. I think Seattles system is often perceived as being worse than it actual is because it features so few trains. read more