PORTLAND MALL IMPACT STUDY
This report summarizes a major study of the impacts and effects of Portland, Oregon's downtown transit mall. The document assesses both the direct impacts of the mall on transit and traffic levels as well as its indirect impacts on noise levels, pollution, and urban development. It also documents the effects the mall has had on revitalizing downtown area. An economic analysis concludes that the benefits of the mall exceed its costs. The report should be of special use to urban planners, transportation planners in medium to large size jurisdictions, and groups interested in alternative downtown revitalization strategies.
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Corporate Authors:
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR United States 97207-0751 -
Authors:
- Ducker, K J
- Pendleton, P
- Luder, P
- Publication Date: 1982-12
Media Info
- Pagination: 168 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Central business districts; Economic analysis; Impact studies; Intermodal terminals; Pedestrian malls; Public transit; Urban development
- Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society; Terminals and Facilities; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00385772
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-I-83-07, Final Report
- Files: NTL, TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 28 2003 12:00AM