Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
TONGUE AND CHEEK MASTER
Sunset Bob does a re-enactment of the TRIMET GENERAL MANAGER'S visit to the SUNSET TRANSIT CENTER
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
ONE OF MY VERY FIRST VIDEO'S
Back when I was being abused by the folks over at Portland Transport, I made this video in my defense. Of course its tongue and cheek, just like everything else I do in life.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
20+ YEAR MINI RUNNER
I relieved her once on a 71 many years ago. I was always late and she would always start yelling and lecturing me. I finally couldn't take it anymore so I would pack up all my bags and as soon as she got to the front door I would run out the back. After awhile she would try to head me off at the back door but I would escape out the front. She was never able to catch me and I know that really pissed her off! On the last day of the sign up I bought her some flowers as a gesture of my goodwill. She refused them! Looking back on the whole scene it really was pretty hilarious!
LUCI'S GREATEST HITS
Best moments of one of my all time favorite bus drivers! A 'one of a kind' to say the least!
I WILL BE CARRYING A BUNCH OF THESE TO HAND OUT
ATTENTION! ROUTE 88+48 PASSENGERS
DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND RE-ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS BOTH OF THESE ROUTES WILL BE RUNNING EXTREMELY LATE!
BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS UP TO AND EXCEEDING 30 MINUTES.
MAKE COMPLAINTS TO 503-238-7433 (RIDE)
OR CALL FRED AT THE MAIN OFFICE SINCE HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
WHEN THE TICKET MACHINE IS OUT OF ORDER!
Trimet TV episode.
Erik Halstead,
Portlands most vocal bus advocate did an interesting post at TRIMETOPERATORS about what the video SHOULD HAVE TOLD RIDERS TO DO. I'm posting it here before the video.
Erik Halstead,
Portlands most vocal bus advocate did an interesting post at TRIMETOPERATORS about what the video SHOULD HAVE TOLD RIDERS TO DO. I'm posting it here before the video.
Here's what TriMet TV SHOULD have said:
Do you see a broken TVM? There are other ways you might be able to
pay your fare...Unfortunately we understand that sometimes those
other options aren't available. If you must board, and don't have a
fare due to a broken TVM, you can do the following:
1. Call 238-RIDE. Press option (X) to report a broken ticket
machine. You will be prompted to leave a voice mail with your name,
phone number, time/date of trip, the TVM number and stop location,
and your travel information. This information will be tracked and a
serviceman will be dispatched to repair the machine. The information
will also be passed to our Fare Inspectors. If a Fare Inspector
should meet you, they will know that you were unable to pay your
fare, and will issue you a ticket good for one trip only (with no
transfer privileges). If you need to transfer, simply pay for your
fare at your transfer point and you should be able to receive a
ticket good for two hours from that point.
Please note, a Fare Inspector may question you regarding the lack of
payment and may request identification to ensure that you are
travelling without fare for a valid TVM issue. If it is confirmed
the TVM is functioning properly, you can still be issued a citation
for fare evasion. If the Fare Inspector is unable to verify the
operation of the TVM, you may be issued a citation; however if the
machine is later determined to be inoperable the citation will be
dismissed. As a customer courtesy, if you are issued a citation that
is dismissed TriMet will issue you three all-day passes.
2. Notify a MAX Operator by using the on-board intercom. The
Operator will relay the same information to Dispatchers the same as
leaving a voice mail with 238-RIDE.
3. Notify any TriMet employee, including Fare Inspectors, Police,
Security Guards, Operators or Maintenance personnel. Any TriMet
employee is trained to handle your concern and take ownership to
resolve the fare problem.
TriMet apologizes for the inconvenience this might cause, and is
working hard to make paying your fare easier. TriMet wants to
welcome you onboard Busses and MAX, and you should not be discouraged
if a TVM is broken.
Please let us know how we can help you. Call us at 238-RIDE. Or
visit our website at www.trimet.org. Thank you for riding TriMet.
BIKES ON MAX
Trimet TV episode. Anybody that has actually ridden the max at rush hour knows that all the stuff in the video is not what actually happens.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
BEST ASSISTANT STATION MANAGER
Alas, he got sick of the nonsense and left us for the training department. COME BACK HERE!
ON THE JOB
My fare inspector pal Dennis handling the duties of a Fare Inspector. It appears that TRIMET fare inspectors may be an endangered species. All of us union members support them as they battle the company during the pending changes.
MICHAEL FORD
Is he still around here somewhere?
I just found out that he was indeed fired some time ago.
All very quietly wasn't it?
I just found out that he was indeed fired some time ago.
All very quietly wasn't it?
Cornelius Booker
It appears that he has finally stepped on the wrong toes!
SOMEBODY DID THIS COMIC WHEN MR BOOKER SHOWED UP:
MR BOOKERS FINAL WORDS TO MERLO OPERATORS:
As you may know, I have been reassigned to the Powell Street Station
effective next week. Although I am excited about the new opportunities
at Powell, I will miss Merlo, my first station.
I would like to thank you all· for your support for making Merlo an
outstanding garage. I would ask that you all support Lyle Pereira as the
new Station Manager here at Merlo. He is a good man and a very capable
manager and leader. Your support for him will be key to the success of
the garage.
Additionally, I would ask that you support the current and future
management team. They will need your help in navigating a new experience
and culture.
Thank you for my time at Merlo. You all have made me a better manager
and a better person. Now get back to work!
>quite arrogant if you ask me<
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
STEVE?
STEVE! ARE YOU A SPACE ALIEN BECAUSE YOU DON'T APPEAR TO BE AGING LIKE THE REST OF US? Steve happens to be a very accomplished photographer.
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RECENT PHOTO
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RECENT PHOTO
Monday, March 10, 2008
MY FIRST DOCUMENTARY
Well actually BOB R did all the real work, but I still consider it a co-production:
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