Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
STEVE BANTA MAKES WANTS EMPLOYEE SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT ROUND OF CUTS!
I intend to take him up on this!
I have some suggestions and will compile a video presentation that I will send directly to him and post here.
I have some suggestions and will compile a video presentation that I will send directly to him and post here.
Last month the TriMet board approved the proposed service cuts for September. This approval followed an exhaustive process of getting feedback from riders and employees to refine the proposal that was ultimately put forward.
Some employees provided their feedback in writing, while others spoke in person with managers or service planning staff in report areas. I am certain that we would not have been able to make the strategic decisions that we did without the input of the employees who contributed ideas.
In the end, almost three quarters of the suggestions made by employees made it into the final proposal, a fact that underscores the importance of asking those who provide the service what their thoughts are about the service.
I previously mentioned that we had expected to have a better sense of our ongoing financial situation when payroll tax receipts begin to arrive last month. As you may have read in the Oregonian this morning, additional cuts for the November 29 service change will be necessary. This next round of service cuts will be less severe than those we just implemented for September, as there will not be any additional eliminations of bus lines. Rather, we are looking at making relatively minor adjustments to headways on high-frequency lines during off-peak times.
As with the last round of cuts, we will be looking for employee feedback on the proposal when it is ready. Your input is always valued, and is a critical part of making the right decisions.
GIL WHITFIELD GETS SETTLEMENT FROM POLICE...NOT TRIMET
THIS IS THE CORRECTED OREGONIAN PICTURE FOR THIS STORY
JOSEPH ROSE ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE
Oregonian reporter Joseph Rose decides to come on down to BTC to ride and have a frank, open discussion about the job of a transit bus driver.
Posted by CommuterJoe on 06/11/09 at 7:24AM
margu43542,
You bet. Let's do it Wednesday. Shoot me an e-mail so that we can work things out for the ride.
Thanks for the invite.
Cheers,
JR
Post a comment-----------------------------------------------
Come on down to Beaverton Transit Center next Wednesday which will be June 17.
Get there by 5pm and we can chat while we do the 67 loop.
Looking forward to it.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
TRANSIT SLEUTH
http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/06/06/Adventures-in-Transit-Errands.aspx
http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/06/05/Your-Total-TriMet-Cost.aspx
http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/06/04/WES-Fail-Take-2.aspx
http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/05/31/Luggage-Luggage-and-Stuff.aspx
http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/06/05/Your-Total-TriMet-Cost.aspx
http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/06/04/WES-Fail-Take-2.aspx
http://adronbhall.com/blogs/my_transportation_obsession/post/2009/05/31/Luggage-Luggage-and-Stuff.aspx
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
MALL BULLETIN
Rail training under way
After a one-week break, rail operators have resumed training on the Mall. Most of their trips take place after noon. All Mall users, including bus operators, should be prepared to see a train at any time. Bus and rail supervisors are present to assist and answer your questions. As always, safety is our priority.
† Be prepared to stop when following a train. Follow trains no closer that 40 feet or one bus length.
† Signals are set to allow enough time for one bus to follow a train through an intersection. When a train is present, the pedestrian countdown signal may go to zero, but the signal system is designed to give one bus enough time to get through the intersection.
† If a train is stopped at NW Couch station, pass it by merging into the auto lane before Davis. Merge back into the transitway between Couch and Burnside.
Mechanical tie-up?
} If possible, secure bus in the rear of the nearest service lane.
} Place a safety triangle at the right rear corner of the bus.
} Open the tailgate if it is safe to do so.
Bicycles on your left
Users of the auto lane, including bicyclists, may be surprised to see buses crossing the double white line rumble strip. When moving into the auto lane, be especially aware of bicyclists who are still learning to expect these moves from buses on the new Mall.
Make road reliefs from position 4
Protect bus tires and steering
A tire distance of six inches from the curb is ideal. Buses on the Mall have plenty of room to avoid the dynamic envelope without rubbing the curb.
Boarding: Bus must serve 1st position. Deboarding: OK in any position.
OK to board at 2nd position.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
ERIK GIVES THE FRED CLUB PRESIDENT A CHALLENGE
Consider bus riders
TriMet Board President George Passadore wrote in his letter to the editor, "We are extremely proud of [general manager Fred Hansen's] leadership in making TriMet's light-rail system a model, not only in this country but around the world" (June 1).
TriMet Board President George Passadore wrote in his letter to the editor, "We are extremely proud of [general manager Fred Hansen's] leadership in making TriMet's light-rail system a model, not only in this country but around the world" (June 1).
Mr. Passadore, is TriMet's bus system also a model in this country and around the world?
Lest you forget, two out of three TriMet riders are on the bus. Despite the publicity given to the light-rail system, TriMet's dedicated bus riders often suffer on buses that lack air conditioning, or have broken wheelchair lifts. They wait at bus stops that are not ADA accessible or which lack adequate shelter from the rain.
Buses break down frequently or are too full to accommodate more riders. Also, the planned service cuts will affect bus riders disproportionately compared with MAX riders.
Is it acceptable to let Hansen leave TriMet's bus service in this state while taking a paid vacation?
It seems to me that Hansen has a lot of work to do right here in Portland. May I suggest you take some time out of your busy schedule to see what I see twice (or more) a day, five days (or more) a week as I ride TriMet's bus system?
ERIK HALSTEAD
Tigard
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
WES DEBACLE
Due to problems with bad fuel on WES trains this afternoon, all of the WES trips during the evening commute are being provided by shuttle buses. To have time to adequately resolve the problem, all morning commute trips on WES will also be served by shuttle buses. Shuttle buses will serve all five stations. Riders on shuttle buses should plan to add 10 to 20 minutes to their commute.we
TRIMET ANGER MANAGEMENT SUBCONTRACTOR GETS $600/HOUR!
Charges the general public $50-100 per hour!
Why does TRIMET pay 10X the fee?
http://www.omediate.org/mzinkin/index.cfm
Why does TRIMET pay 10X the fee?
http://www.omediate.org/mzinkin/index.cfm
WHY DOES THE TRIMET BOARD HAVE NO ONE REPRESENTING BEAVERTON,HILLSBORO, AND ALL OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ON IT?
SW Portland
Richard Van Beveren
N, NW & portions of SW Portland
Tiffany Sweitzer
N & NW Portland
George Passadore, Pres.
SE Portland
Sue Van Brocklin
NE Portland
George Richardson
E Multnomah County
Lynn Lehrbach
Clackamas County
Robert Williams
Richard Van Beveren
N, NW & portions of SW Portland
Tiffany Sweitzer
N & NW Portland
George Passadore, Pres.
SE Portland
Sue Van Brocklin
NE Portland
George Richardson
E Multnomah County
Lynn Lehrbach
Clackamas County
Robert Williams
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
INVESTMENT BANKING EXPLAINED
Young Chuck moved to Texas and bought a donkey from a farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry Chuck, but I have some bad news. The donkey died.'"
Chuck replied, "Well then, just give me my money back."
The farmer said," 'Can't do that. I went and spent it already."
Chuck said, "OK, then, just bring me the dead donkey."
The farmer asked, "What ya gonna do with a dead donkey?"
Chuck said, "I'm going to raffle him off."
The farmer said, "You can't raffle off a dead donkey!"
Chuck said, "Sure I can. Watch me. I just won't tell anybody he's dead."
A month later, the farmer met up with Chuck and asked, "What happened with that dead donkey?" Chuck said, "I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars apiece and made a profit of $898.00."
The farmer said, "Didn't anyone complain?" Chuck said, "Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back."
Chuck now works for Morgan Stanley.
Chuck replied, "Well then, just give me my money back."
The farmer said," 'Can't do that. I went and spent it already."
Chuck said, "OK, then, just bring me the dead donkey."
The farmer asked, "What ya gonna do with a dead donkey?"
Chuck said, "I'm going to raffle him off."
The farmer said, "You can't raffle off a dead donkey!"
Chuck said, "Sure I can. Watch me. I just won't tell anybody he's dead."
A month later, the farmer met up with Chuck and asked, "What happened with that dead donkey?" Chuck said, "I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars apiece and made a profit of $898.00."
The farmer said, "Didn't anyone complain?" Chuck said, "Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back."
Chuck now works for Morgan Stanley.
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