RANTINGS BOOKS 1+2

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Steve Banta reports on the International Bus Roadeo

TriMet was represented at the 2009 APTA International Bus Roadeo competition held last week in Seattle. Participants took Amtrak to the conference and were able to attend sessions along with their colleagues from other properties.

On the bus maintenance side, Powell mechanics Randy Reusser, Victor Kuss and Brian Zach took 15th place out of 36 teams. One reason they did so well is that they found time to practice for several hours on a new bus engine module and computer diagnostic program, which TriMet doesn’t have. The team scored 300 out of 350 possible points in that event, beating King County Metro and Denver. Training Manager Greg Haley and trainer Scott Mickelson accompanied the team.

Transportation was represented by Karen Asio, a bus operator from Merlo. In the portion of the contest where operators compete on the pre-trip inspection, Karen finished fourth. In the driving portion of the competition, on what our trainers described as a very challenging course, Karen finished 52nd. Karen drove well but lost points on her overall time. In a competition such as this, a matter of seconds separate the contestants. Karen was supported by Assistant Manager Transportation Training Barry Tillson and trainer Jeff Muceus.

Congratulations to them all for their hard work, their achievements and for representing the agency. While the Roadeo will not take place this year, it will return in the future. It is an important event for showcasing the talent of our employees and building community among employees.

JOSEPH ROSE RESPONDS

http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2009/05/my_driving_record_well_here_it.html

JASON MCHUFF FINDS ERRORS IN TRAINING PROGRAM

Scott Qazzaz makes 15 years!

ALAN MORGANS MOUTH DESCRIBES THE NEW MALL

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WHATEVER? staring MARY FETSCH+ALAN MORGAN-(my two favorite trimet people!)

WHY THINGS ARE "BROKEN" (why life doesn't work right)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4101280286098310645&hl=en

Monday, May 11, 2009

THE CLASS!

MY CURRENT SIGN UP

WES BREAKS DOWN AGAIN

Due to mechanical problems with one WES train, several trips this morning are being served by shuttle bus. The 7:49 a.m. trip north from Wilsonville and the 6:56 a.m. and 8:26 a.m. trips south from BTC will be served by bus. Buses will stop at all WES stations. Riders should plan to add 10 to 20 minutes to their commute

Friday, May 8, 2009

Who writes this shit Part 2

I see that they have made some corrections. I still don't understand how the mini run sign up for fall can last for only one day, and start on Friday instead of Monday July 13th.

FAMOUS OPERATORS AND THEIR MOMS

VETERAN OPERATOR JOHN L RELAXING AT BTC

CSI POLICY+REED GROUP

WE NEED BRUCE HANSEN IN OFFICE! (nothing against John Hunt)

We are heading into a crunch time with the election. Now is the time we need to rally together and show your support. I would like to get as many volunteers and helpers that I can get. Here are a few ideas:

On Friday, May 8th I will be hosting a campaign party at Round Table in Vancouver at 6pm. Email for details. I will be in Accident Reviews during the day. If anyone is interested in campaigning for me. Please email me and I will get you some material.
Over the weekend I will be visiting Light Rail and Street car properties. If you would like to join me please email me for details on time and days.

On Monday, May 11th as many supporters that can attend the charter meeting at 7:30pm at the Salvation Army Rose center on 18th and Sandy in Portland. Please come and show your support for me when nominations are made.
On Tuesday, May 12th as many supporters that can attend the charter meeting at 10am at the union office at 1801 NE Couch st in Portland.
After the meeting, anyone that can be at some transit centers. Let us know and we will partner people up. Bruce will be in Salem all day on that day if anyone would like to ride along please send an email. It will be a full day in Salem.
On Wednesday, May 13th I will be in Accident Appeals meetings but, if there is anyone that would like to go to various transit centers or other places please let me know.
On Thursday, May 14th I will be in Southern Oregon and then at the Corvallis meeting at 7:45pm. Again if anyone would like to go to various Transit centers or garages please let me know.
On Friday, May 15th I will be meeting with anyone that wants to join me at Jantzen Beach at 10am at the Transit Center. I will then be at Clackamas Town Center at 5pm.
I will be attending the Tillamook meeting on Sunday at 1:00pm and then the CTran at 7:00 pm. If anyone would like to attend either of these meetings please let me know.
If anyone would like to campaign for me on their own and they are in need of buttons, pens, or flyers please send me an email and I will get them to you.

If you have any other ideas please feel free to send them to me. Nominations on on Monday, May 11th and Ballots are to mailed out around the 15th. So we are getting down to crunch time with this election. Ballots need to be received by the 5th of June so they should be in the mail by June 1st to be sure they are counted.

I am looking other opportunities to visit Light Rail, Street Car and Maintenance at all properties. Please me with any ideas.