The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
Sunday, February 8, 2009
FARELESS SQUARE
Keep Fareless Square open, friendly, simple -- and safe
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
Saturday, February 7, 2009
FRED BASHING
I've been particularly hard on Fred lately and have been been unmerciful since I saw him during the storm sliding around in his loafers in NW Portland in the middle of the workweek. (It turns out Fred lives almost next door to me!)
The Oregonian also did a story where they stated for the record that "Fred Hansen was on vacation".
Well anyway I have been told by someone who works directly with Fred that he was indeed there during the storm and was just doing some errands at that time picking up gifts for the holiday. It's a reasonable enough explanation from a reliable source. I'm sure that the person relating this to me would not make it up just to defend Fred.
Apparently during the last storm Fred walked all the way to Center Street from the West side of the Ross Island bridge. (boy, I wish I could have seen that!)
OK, so I believe that Fred actually was at work at that time.
Question #1; Why was the Oregonian told that Fred was on vacation when they did the WES bailout story, which was during that storm.
Question #2; Why did FRED not make even one public statement during the storm.
Finally; this is from the staff person that works directly with Fred, someone we can believe:
I'm not a cheerleader for Fred, and I certainly don't always agree
with his strategies. On two issues, though, I have a lot of respect
for the man. He has a very strong work ethic and I have never seen
him make demands of employees that he's not willing to meet himself,
and he has made a commitment that layoffs are the last option in the
budget when times are bad. As a non-union employee, this is
particularly important to me personally, of course.
The Oregonian also did a story where they stated for the record that "Fred Hansen was on vacation".
Well anyway I have been told by someone who works directly with Fred that he was indeed there during the storm and was just doing some errands at that time picking up gifts for the holiday. It's a reasonable enough explanation from a reliable source. I'm sure that the person relating this to me would not make it up just to defend Fred.
Apparently during the last storm Fred walked all the way to Center Street from the West side of the Ross Island bridge. (boy, I wish I could have seen that!)
OK, so I believe that Fred actually was at work at that time.
Question #1; Why was the Oregonian told that Fred was on vacation when they did the WES bailout story, which was during that storm.
Question #2; Why did FRED not make even one public statement during the storm.
Finally; this is from the staff person that works directly with Fred, someone we can believe:
I'm not a cheerleader for Fred, and I certainly don't always agree
with his strategies. On two issues, though, I have a lot of respect
for the man. He has a very strong work ethic and I have never seen
him make demands of employees that he's not willing to meet himself,
and he has made a commitment that layoffs are the last option in the
budget when times are bad. As a non-union employee, this is
particularly important to me personally, of course.
NEW BUSES TO ARRIVE-at merlo no less
by Steve Banta — last modified
The first of 40 New Flyer buses was delivered today, more to arrive next week.
Stephen R. Banta, Operations Executive Director
I am pleased to let you know that we received the first of 40 new low-floor buses from the bus manufacturer today. The pilot bus, which was manufactured in
The pilot bus, #2901, will be on display at all three garages next week for employees to look at, and is expected to go into service within the next two weeks. The new buses have 2007 emission compliant engines, and to help with driver comfort they feature adjustable sets of brake/accelerator pedals and electric assist steering with a smaller diameter steering wheel. They also feature additional break lights for visibility to following motorists, additional exterior lights to enhance pedestrian safety, and rear-facing cameras on the driver's side.
Additional buses will begin arriving in the next week.
Pilot bus 2901Come and take a look at #2901 at:
Center Street: Monday, Feb. 9, Track 4
Powell: Tuesday, Feb. 10
Do you have questions or thoughts about the new buses? Share them with me at stevemail@trimet.org.
Friday, February 6, 2009
BIG NEWS!
Hi Al,
I saw that there have been questions about when the new buses will arrive. Well, we just received the first one today, and here is some news that the operators out at Merlo will appreciate: they are all going to go to Merlo. Center Street received the 2600s and 2700s, Powell had the 2800s, so now it is Merlo's turn. Steve just posted about it on his site at http://trinet.trimet.org/cms/departments/operations/stevebanta .
Thought I'd give you a tip that it is up.
Josh Collins
Communications Manager, TriMet Operations
Mobile: 503-686-5304
Office: 503-962-3027
Communications Manager, TriMet Operations
Mobile: 503-686-5304
Office: 503-962-3027
Thursday, February 5, 2009
TRIMET TV
WES Commuter Rail is now open, giving commuters in Washington and Clackamas counties an alternative to I-5/Highway 217. We asked WES riders how they plan to use their "WES time." Watch video
>They cut me out!<
>They cut me out!<
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
WES
TriMet's WES trains share track with Portland & Western trains
Progressive Rail Roading - Milwaukee,WI,USA
Progressive Rail Roading - Milwaukee,WI,USA
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
MAX GOES DOWN
Due to pantograph damage, MAX service is disrupted between Galleria/ SW 10th Avenue and Sunset Transit Center stations. Shuttle buses are providing service between the stations. Check the service alerts page for updates.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
NORTH TERMINAL FLOODED
PORTLAND, Ore. - A large water main ruptured in northwest Portland on Thursday, forcing the closure of a portion of Northwest Hoyt Street.
The water main broke under Northwest Hoyt Street between Northwest 3rd and 4th Avenues, spilling a significant amount of water onto the roadway.
Portland Water Bureau crews quickly shut the main down and closed the immediate area due to the amount of standing water.
Two buildings are without water service - a TriMet Operator Building and a vacant USPS building.
The cause of the rupture has not yet been determined.
For further updates, check the Portland Water Bureau's Water Blog.
STEVE BANTA EXPLAINS CRUTCHES AND COMMENTS ON THE OPERATOR REPORT
Hi Al.....You info is immediate. I have a tear in the medial meniscus and will follow up with an orthopedic visit on Monday morning to discuss treatment options. Your "man" on the spot discussed with me the operators dislike for the elimination of the "operators report". I'm surprised that so many miss it, based on the number that were left behind at the payday stations every other week.
Steve
>it is true that many reports were just left behind, but one report could end up being read by numerous people as they were left in buses or in break rooms<
>it is true that many reports were just left behind, but one report could end up being read by numerous people as they were left in buses or in break rooms<
Thursday, January 29, 2009
TRANSIT ENTHUSIAST AND ALL AROUND NICE GUY JASON BARBOUR
ATTENDING THE TRIMET BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TRIMET BOARD OF USELESS BODIES WIMPS OUT AGAIN
The TriMet Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, January 28, at 9 a.m. The revised agenda does not include Ordinance 306 (updating regulations governing service animals, transport of pets and shopping carts) which will be considered at a later date. More
LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW
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Tualatin Times - Portland,OR,USA
TriMet is taking the threat of snow seriously, chaining up 20 buses and dispatching four "ice-cutter" MAX trains to keep the train's overhead electric lines ...
Roads jammed as snow falls and sticks
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
So can transit commuters: TriMet has 20 buses chained up and ready to be dispatched to cover Mt. Tabor, Mt. Scott and the West Hills, as needed. ...
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
SAM SHOOTS/SAM SCORES/ OREGONIAN HAS THE BALL
Report: Sam Adams will stay as Portland Mayor
City Commissioner Randy Leonard says the embattled mayor left a message for him Sunday morning. -- The Oregonian
Read the update
City Commissioner Randy Leonard says the embattled mayor left a message for him Sunday morning. -- The Oregonian
Read the update
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