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ONE HUNDRED MILLION RIDES

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TriMet comes in 2nd out of 11 teams.

Last week TriMet was well-represented at APTA's 2009 International Rail Rodeo in Chicago. TriMet had competitors in both the rail maintenance and rail operator categories. I was fortunate to be able to greet the TriMet competitors at the conference.

The LRV mechanics team--Al Fisher, John Gende and Bob White--won two of the eight events, placing a close 3rd in the maintenance category. Only 30 points separated them from first place. This is exceptional, considering that TriMet hasn't sent a maintenance team to the rail rodeo in more than 10 years.

Rail operators Laura Walker and David White placed 3rd in operator's competition. The operator events took place on a segment of Chicago's Yellow Line, which was exciting for the competitors who usually compete on test tracks or in yards.

Overall, TriMet took 2nd place out of 11 teams. When you see your colleagues, please congratulate them for their outstanding performances.

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