INTERESTING THAT THIS PERSON WAS UNABLE TO GET THIS

Analyzing TriMet cuts
TriMet's budget woes has prompted its board of directors to approve Ordinance 306, the much discussed service cuts slated for September 2009.

How much will these service cuts save? Unless I missed it, no one has asked or TriMet planning officials have not provided estimates on how these cuts will help fill the budget gap.

While Ordinance 306 refers to a "line-by-line/trip-by-trip technical analysis" of each of the service cuts, Kelly Runnion, TriMet's executive and board administrator, was recently unable to provide me a copy of the analysis. It appears that the board of directors have voted to approve substantial transit cuts without understanding what they voted on.

D. HARVEY
Northeast Portland

THE MONEY SUCKING FAILURE OF WES

TriMet riders subsidizing costly 'commuter' train

EXPOSING TRIMET FLAWS

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MAY 28, 2009

FINAL SERVICE CUTS

http://www.trimet.org/alerts/servicecuts.htm

FRED SAYS: (I didn't see him in the bus parade pic?)

Last Friday, I joined City and University leaders at a bus parade and street fair to celebrate the return of buses to the Portland Mall.

By all accounts, our months and years of preparation are paying off in a smooth return to the Mall. Customer service staff reports that more than half of our customers knew about the change ahead of time. We have received only two-dozen negative comments from customers - a fraction of what we received when we relocated to 3rd and 4th. Almost all of the concerns have to do with where the buses are running - not how they are running. Customers are seeing benefits of the new revitalized look and feel of the Mall that will further be enhanced in the next phase of this project, as we finish work on shelters and introduce MAX stations on 5th and 6th avenues.

Every day, operators -newer and higher seniority alike- are becoming more and more accustomed to using the knowledge they learned in their training class. What I have observed is bus operators navigating the new operating environment with care and skill; customer service staff and Ride Guides assisting customers who have questions about where to find their buses; managers and supervisors offering operators support onboard and on the street; and TPD officers and other employees from our partner organizations emphasizing that transit has returned to the Mall and it's time for all users to follow the new rules.

I cannot think of a group of employees who do not deserve a hearty "thank you" for bringing the vision of a revitalized Transit Mall to reality. Of course there have been challenges. Some have been quickly fixed, like the signal timing at SW 5th and Ankeny that threatened to stack buses up at 5th and Burnside. We noticed the problem on Sunday, and worked with the City of Portland to have it fixed by Tuesday morning.

Others involve more of a learning curve, such as motorists and bicyclists making illegal and unsafe right turns. On issues like these, we continue to work with our partners to educate and enforce. What we're seeing is that most people who travel downtown frequently are following the new rules. But there will always be newcomers to the Mall, which is why we continue to refine signage and other elements of this unique operating environment.

Sunday, May 24, was a landmark day for TriMet. The return of buses to the Portland Mall is a big step forward for our total transit system. Now, we are in the final planning stages of changes on the Mall, bringing the Yellow line onto the Mall at the end of August followed by the Green line in September.

Again, I want to thank each and every one of you for your role in making the return to the revitalized Mall a smooth transition and furthering our goal of making this region the most livable in the country.

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THERE APPEARS TO BE DAILY "MALL BULLETINS" COMING FROM MANAGEMENT

Back on the Mall Bulletin #2

Tips & reminders for Bus Operators

Know your designated stops

Because of the different places routes enter and exit the Mall, the ABCD/
WXYZ system exists only between Madison and Oak. There’s no substitute
for reviewing a complete list of your line’s designated stops downtown.

Clear, easy-to-use lists appear in a number of places, including:
· The large, green pocket card that began circulating today;
· Printed schedules;
· Binders in the report area.

Note that detailed stop lists do not appear on route descriptions or paddles.

Service lane yields to the travel lane
-When you’re in the service lane, yield to buses and trains on your left.
-When you’re in the transit way, remember that buses on your right will yield to you. Trying to let them in just slows traffic and creates uncertainty.

Boarding: 1st and 2nd positions
Deboarding: Any position

Keep the double white line on your left
When the MAX track curves, keep driving straight. Don’t follow the curve.

See your station agent for info
Station agents have pocket cards for you and service alert brochures for your customers, along with schedules and line-by-line downtown stop lists.

Operating condition updates
-The City of Portland has adjusted the timing of the light on 5th at Ankeny
to reduce the chance of buses backing up at Burnside.
-Operators have raised concerns about the visibility of South Mall stop signage. Modest improvements may occur in the coming months while we experiment with reflective material for the route numbers and finish installing shelter lighting all along the Mall.

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GEORGE BUS SUICIDAL

Transit Mall Stop

The Love Bus

may 27, 2009

MARY HAS A LITTLE LAMB---video is for entertainment purposes and should not be taken seriously

MARY HAS A LITTLE LAMB, LITTLE LAMB, LITTLE LAMB from al m on Vimeo.

NO RECESSION IN PORTLAND...no sir

http://bojack.org/2009/05/recession_what_recession.html

JASON MCHUFF MAKES THE NEWS WITH STEVE BANTA

JASON MCHUFF MAKES THE NEWS WITH STEVE BANTA from al m on Vimeo.

NEW TAXES ON THE WAY

Legislature paves way for future LTD payroll tax increases
More fun tax votes in the Oregon House
House passes $300 million transportation tax - Oregon, Northwest ...

RUBBER STAMPED BY FRED'S PALS

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I'm getting some BOJACK BUMPER STICKERS

NYC GETS NEW TECHNOLOGY

New technology will make it easier for riders to exit New York City buses.

When the bus stops, sensors will notice a passenger approaching the rear door
and automatically open it.

The system is expected to be especially helpful for senior citizens, riders
carrying packages and passengers with small children.

NYC Transit says the first buses with the sensors are due in January.

HANGING OUT WITH THE WES CONDUCTOR-DON'T USE MARYS CLUB!

WES-DON'T USE MARYS CLUB from al m on Vimeo.

GOOD LUCK TO TRIMET PATRONS

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/05/buses_return_to_portlands_reva.html

THE NEW SIGN UP BEGINS-BOB RETURNS-FRANK SAYS THE END IS NEAR

THE MALL OPENS

Caught on Film....

HOW IS IT THAT I HAVE SO MUCH TIME TO BLOG?

TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF THE TOY TRAIN MANTRA-JIM KARLOCK

TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS BLOGGER JIM KARLOCK from al m on Vimeo.

JOHN HUNT IS ONE HELL OF A SMART MAN!

THE SICK MUST DIE!

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A DRIVE DOWN PORTLAND'S NEW TRANSIT MALL

A DRIVE DOWN PORTLAND'S NEW TRANSIT MALL from al m on Vimeo.

VIRUS WARNING!

It is a very severe virus. 
Look what it did to my mouse.

DISPATCH IN ACTION

BARRY TILLSON GETS PRESENT

PORTLAND STREETCAR WOOPS!

SAM'S BEEN RIDING HIS BIKE

TIMES HAVE CHANGED

http://mystuff-alvin.blogspot.com/2009/05/things-change.html

F***Y** CLOUD FORMATION

Transit Authority Feeling the Pain From a Crippled Advertising Market

Transit Authority Feeling the Pain From a Crippled Advertising Market

FRED

http://blog.oregonlive.com/myoregon/2009/05/letters_to_the_editor_criticis.html

Oregon Swine Flu Cases Rise To 120

http://www.kptv.com/health/19542676/detail.html

This Is the Truth on Drugs

This Is the Truth on Drugs ... Any Questions?

Where’s the Outrage Over Workers Getting the Shaft?

Where’s the Outrage Over Workers Getting the Shaft?

America's Bottomless Pit

"In for a Penny, In for $2.98 Trillion

punkrawker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZIbUU83AXU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAiaCdS6mKE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eNYdL3suCE

THE CHART

TIME TO VOTE

IT PAYS TO WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Which local government employees make the most?

GO NAVY

LARRY NORTON

The omnipresent camera - NeXt security?

THE BUS THAT WAS HIT BY THE MAX

Crack-dealing bus driver sentenced to one year in prison

Crack-dealing bus driver sentenced to one year in prison

FRED ONLY WANTS 4 DAYS PAY FOR NOW-4K IS ENOUGH TO SATISFY FRED

TriMet chief will use furlough, vacation time on trip

IF WERE GONNA BUILD A BRIDGE LETS DO IT RIGHT...i say this design!

HISTORICAL PORTLAND MALL PLANS-1974-narrated by TRIMET amateur historian JASON MCHUFF

PART 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spMSMXb92nE
PART 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBowtlxnySI

$75 million for Streetcar, negative dollars for Bus

http://trimetrider.blogspot.com/2009/05/75-million-for-streetcar-negative.html

OREGON #2 NATIONALLY IN UNEMPLOYMENT

http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=124301793657427700

Mall Expansion, Green Line, & Bitching-TRANSIT SLUETH

http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/05/13/Mall-Expansion-Green-Line-Bitching.aspx

THE TRIMET GRAND PARADE

THE TRIMET GRAND PARADE

THE SIGN UP ENDS

THE SIGN UP ENDS from al m on Vimeo.

22ND OF MAY 2009

THE NEW BRIDGE

THE TRIMET BUS PARADE

STEVE BANTA

http://alsinterestingstories.blogspot.com/2009/05/steve-banta.html

FRED'S NEW THINKING PLACE

MAX deaths from 1986-2007

MAX deaths from 1986-2007

PUNKRAWKER WIEGHS IN

punkrawker4783 blogs on: Fred Hansen should be fired

HOW MUCH ARE TRIMET EXECUTIVES MAKING? HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST

http://www.box.net/shared/static/7jvke8u7r3.pdf

THIS IS MORE THAN A LITTLE SHOCKING TO THINK ABOUT.
TRIMET is functioning as a cash cow!
Who are all these people and do we really need them?

JACK BOGDANSKI DIGS DEEPER

That ain't Vegemite (Jack Bog's Blog)

JOSEPH ROSE

Bad glass - Hard Drive

Adelaide Thinkers in Residence.

Adelaide Thinkers in Residence.

"The Thinkers undertake residencies of 2 - 6 months, in which they assist South Australia to build on its climate of creativity, innovation and excellence. The Thinkers provide the State with strategies for future development in the arts and sciences, social policy, environmental sustainability and economic development."

As stated above, these people are here to assist South Australia!
Obviously they should pay the whole cost for whoever they decide is worthy of being named to their program.
The people of Oregon should not have to shell out ONE DIME TO SEND FRED HERE!
And it clearly says 2-6 months, so it appears Fred may be lying once again.

JERRY STOP

JOHN HUNT DROPS BY TO SAY HI-actually I think both candidates will be good for union members- its a win win situation for us

HOW MUCH DID THIS COST? and how many people are using it?

Due to mechanical problems, expect about 15 minute delays for WES service. Some trips are being served by buses.

Mechanical problems have been fixed and WES is back to regular schedules.

YOU NEED A TICKET?

A COMPLIMENT, OR A PERK?

A compliment from Down Under

LOOK WHAT'S GOING ON IN SEATTLE

A CLOSE UP OF FRED DEFENDING HIMSELF

A CLOSE UP OF FRED DEFENDING HIMSELF from al m on Vimeo.

SO WHAT'S GOING ON IN ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA?

http://adelaidemetro.biz/guides/obahn.html

WHAT RAILS AND ROADS TELL US ABOUT CLASS & POWER

http://prorev.com/2009/05/what-rails-and-roads-tell-us-about.html

FRED DEFENDS HIMSELF

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THINKER IN RESIDENCE

KATU REPORTS PROGRESS ON MAX TICKET MACHINES

More MAX ticket machines fixed, working
KATU - Portland,OR,USA

RIDERS SAVE THE 31 ESTACADA ROUTE

TriMet riders save Estacada express route
Estacada News - Estacada,OR,USA

BEWARE OF VIGILANTES STALKING BUS DRIVERS!

THE JAMES STENGER STORY (fired by Trimet) in his words

http://alsinterestingstories.blogspot.com/2009/05/james-stenger-fired-by-trimet-gives-his.html

19th of May, 2009

ETHICS? why do I care?

BUS DRIVERS PREFER BRUCE

LOOK WHO I RAN INTO TODAY

WES WOES-be sure to read the letters

http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=124226396331905500

AND NOW FOR SOME FUN

Walkability

KING FRED TAKES OFF AGAIN

LONG LIVE KING FRED THE FIRST from al m on Vimeo.

FRED NOT LEAVING!

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/trimets_leader_will_consult_au.html

THE PATHOLOGY OF COMMERCE-very long presentation about corporations

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3203253804055041031&hl=en

FRED'S GOING DOWN UNDER WITH BILL LINGO!

18TH OF MAY 2009

DRIVER OF THE YEAR GETS A HAIRCUT

JIM STENGER (fired by TRIMET) makes a statement via YOUTUBE

WTF???WTF???WTF???WTF???WTF???

Thinker In Residence Fred Hansen to ponder Adelaide transport

ADELAIDE'S next Thinker in Residence will put the city's public transport system under the microscope.

Transport Minister Patrick Conlon today announced Fred Hansen, the general manager of transport provider TriMet in Portland, Oregon, will begin in October.

Mr Conlon said Mr Hansen's experiences would help South Australia implement its next phase of public transport projects and would influence the state's first transport-oriented development at Bowden.

"Mr Hansen's home town of Portland is internationally recognised as one of the finest exponents of a sustainable and integrated public transport system," he said.

"In particular we are looking to benefit from Mr Hansen's expertise in the provision of higher-density development along transport corridors as we pursue a more liveable and sustainable city."

Last week's Federal Budget announced support for extensions of the Gawler and Noarlunga rail lines and another $61 million to gives O-Bahn buses priority in the city.

Mr Hansen will take over from Professor Laura Lee, who has focused on the integrated design of cities.

TRIMETTE ETIQUETE OFFERS LOGICAL STEP IN TEXTING HYSTERIA

http://www.trimetiquette.com/riding-and-driving-etiquette-texting/