RANTINGS BOOKS 1+2

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

JACK BOGDANSKI

http://bojack.org/2009/09/gimme_shelter_--_but_not_these.html

HR-202

http://trimetofficialinformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/hr-202.html

KHRIS ALEXANDER UNDER THREAT OF DISCIPLINE

THIS IS THE DISCUSSION ON FACEBOOK:

Misty Davidson
There is nothing wrong with sharing information on fb! I appreciate it!
about an hour ago
Kelli Washburn
Kelli Washburn
wait the info was wrong or he was saying posting something on a public social network was wrong?
about an hour ago
Jeannine Simonsen
Jeannine Simonsen
Khris who would care that we posted something about the death of a friend? None of us would have known and went to work and seen her picture up and have to deal with it while driving a bus. I think you did them a favor. So we are no longer to talk about work here?
about an hour ago
Khris Alexander
Khris Alexander
Thanks and so does jon hunt but certain people went to management and its my fault and they won't post anything in garage cause I did damage
about an hour ago
Kelli Washburn
Kelli Washburn
khris delete all and any management from your friends list...then they cant read your posts. they dont need to know what your saying to the drivers anyway. the drivers appreciate your information.
about an hour ago
Jeannine Simonsen
Jeannine Simonsen
what damage???I am so confused. All you said was she passed away. We are not suppose to know when someone dies at work? OMG
about an hour ago
Barb Souza
Barb Souza
who is complaining about what you wrote are they upset cause you thought of it first
about an hour ago
Roger Knowles
Roger Knowles
I didn't hear it from you and I found out about it. Someone needs to pull their head out.
about an hour ago
Kelli Washburn
Kelli Washburn
what damage did u do?
about an hour ago
John St. Clair
John St. Clair
I wonder whose job it is to monitor facebook? BTW thanks for posting it Kris.
about an hour ago
Khris Alexander
Khris Alexander
Well by how I keep getting chewed at work must be a new job description for a Nonunion worker
49 minutes ago
John St. Clair
John St. Clair
You should talk to Al Marguiles. He's been down this road...
46 minutes ago
Valerie Taylor
Valerie Taylor
hmmmm...seems to think theres ALOT more important issues at Tri-Met!!! Than whats being posted in FB!!!! Thanks Kris
39 minutes ago
JuLi McDannel Nations
JuLi McDannel Nations
Khris U are very intuitive and hands on with your co workers and its appreciated! :o)
35 minutes ago
Khris Alexander
Khris Alexander
Thanks! I am glad for the support from everyone.teamwork makes for a good working enviorment.
20 minutes ago
Al Margulies
Al Margulies
WAIT A MINUTE!
What does this have to do with TRIMET?
Did it happen or not?
Your not in personnel!
Your not a manger!... Read More
You didn't sign any sort of confidentiality agreement!
If a sister operator died we all want to know!
I think they are over their parameters on this one, I'll remove all my posts regarding this until it plays out.

They can "ask" you to remove it, but they can't "force" you under threat of discipline.

THIS IS NOT A TRIMET ISSUE!

BTW- I have no communications regarding this from the management, and they are always good about letting me know when there is a problem on my blog.
8 minutes ago · Delete

Monday, September 7, 2009

JIM KARLOCK IS A LUNATIC

JIM KARLOCK IS A LUNATIC from al m on Vimeo.

FRED REED

http://alsinterestingstories.blogspot.com/2009/09/fred-reed.html

4 MONTHS FOR ATTACK

http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2009/09/man_who_smacked_max_inspector.html

THE LAST DAYS OF THE SHUTTLE

LAST DAYS OF THE SHUTTLE from al m on Vimeo.

ATU FINANCIAL STATEMENT

INTERVIEW WITH THE LEGENDARY UTAH PHILLIPS

ERIK HALSTEAD BLASTS FRED AT OREGONIAN BLOG

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/green_line_max_signals_decades.html

"Each time we add, it makes the whole of the system -- not just the rail side, but the bus side of it -- work better and better."

This is the biggest load of crap I've heard come out of Fred Hansen's mouth.

Tell me how 12 years of disinvestment in the bus system has made the bus system "better and better"...tell me how an increasingly unreliable, aging bus fleet is "better and better"...tell me how overcrowded buses (because TriMet won't purchase high capacity buses) or fewer, less frequent buses (thanks to the elimination of "frequent service") will make the bus system "better and better". Tell me how failing to follow its own guidelines for bus stop improvements makes the bus system "better and better". All Hansen knows is how to spend all of TriMet's money on the MAX system, and he's proven his anti-bus attitude each and every day when orders for new buses get cut back; when bus maintenance gets cut back; when bus service gets cut back - all the while MAX has no problem expanding; all the while TriMet can give free money away to the City of Portland (to subsidize the Streetcar) and to ODOT (to install lights on the I-205 bike path), and continue the utter failure known as WES.

Better and better...maybe if Hansen rode a bus. Oh, wait, I have repeatedly asked him to join me for a bus ride - and each time he declines. Hmmm, I wonder why. Because he doesn't want to see what I see every day - a bus system that is FAILING and that even Cuba can do better at.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

SUNSET BOB CLASSICS

SUNSET BOB CLASSICS from al m on Vimeo.

PUNKRAWKER POPS IN ON SUNSET BOB

PUNKRAWER VISITS WITH SUNSET BOB from al m on Vimeo.

BILL LINGO IN AUSTRALIA

GREAT EMPLOYER MESSAGES

Tom Peterson's Alarm Clock With Sound

iridiacreative

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gejORKC-aGU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svv5W8E_-C8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyzKIAkCGGo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsT09s25kdU

PUNKRAWKER

BOB DISCUSSES THEUPCOMING DEMISE OF THE SUNSET TRANSIT CENTER

DAVE GETS A GOOD SHOT OF AN INSPECTOR

I DRIVE MANY BUSES TODAY-DAVE STUBBLEFIELD

Saturday, September 5, 2009

AUGUST 27, 2009

AUGUST 27, 2009 from al m on Vimeo.

TRIMET PATRONS ALSO LOSE WITH THE END OF SUNSET BOB

THE PUBLIC ALSO LOSES WITH SUNSET BOB'S DEPARTURE from al m on Vimeo.

BRAINSTORMING WITH MY PAL CHAD...aka 'punkrawker'

PUNKRAWKER VISITS WITH SUNSET BOB

A MAX SHUTTLE?

http://www.trimet.org/alerts/150-max-mall-shuttle-sept09.htm

PRIVATIZATION THREAT IS REAL! say goodbye to decent pay and benefits

http://trimetofficialinformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/privatization-threat-is-real-say.html

I DREAM ABOUT A CAR WASH

I DREAM ABOUT A CAR WASH from al m on Vimeo.

INTERNET ADDICT?

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/internet_addiction_center_open.html

MAX Green Line signals decades of rail growth

http://trimetofficialinformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/max-green-line-signals-decades-of-rail.html

TRIMET THINKER IN DRIVERS SEAT

LOOK! ITS OUR PRESIDENT

SUNSET BOB CLASSICS

OPERATOR OF THE YEAR HAS A MESSAGE ABOUT LIFE

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

BOB AT THE MERLO GARAGE

ROSS ON THE TYPE 4 LRV'S

CONVERSATIONS WITH BOB

Friday, September 4, 2009

PUNKRAWER TALKS ABOUT THE SHUTTLE, THE GREEN LINE, HIS VIDEOS, AND TRANSIT

QUICK GUIDE TO BUS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT DATABASE

CRIME REPORT

http://www.crimereports.com/map/loadmap?mapid=1:MuubdUz7dd6ZewvXutfaN4xglyZYrrRwxTSM7zkeuhWyuNysWeSy8je8Yen1LuoeVLyxhi4mWryU

SUNSET BOB CLASSICS!

bob reenacts fred
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BODY ODOR ALMOST BANNED ON TRANSIT

http://www.kitv.com/news/20714958/detail.html

ANOTHER AWARD WINNER DEFACED

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2009-3 vids

TRIMET CLASSIC EMPLOYEES

THE LAST DAYS OF SUNSET SHUTTLE BOB

Thursday, September 3, 2009

PEACE VIGIL HELD IN BEAVERTON!

TRIMET TV-GREEN LINE OPENS

http://trimet.org/tv/episode32/index.htm

TRIMET OWES THE RACER SOME $$$$$!

JASON MCHUFF STALKS THE FIRST YELLOW MAX IN THE NEW MALL

JASON MCHUFF STALKS THE YELLOW LINE ON THE NEW MALL from al m on Vimeo.

MAX TRAIN TAKES 20 MINS TO GET ON TO THE MALL

FRUSTRATED MOTORIST GIVES ME A MESSAGE FOR MANAGMENT

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Why the new Portland Mall was not be worth the disruption

http://trimetofficialinformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/why-new-portland-mall-was-not-be-worth.html

CAN'T GET INTO BTC

TRIMET BOARD OF DIRECTORS-AUGUST 2009

TRIMET BOARD OF DIRECTORS-AUGUST 2009 from al m on Vimeo.

LOWER THE RETIREMENT AGE

TRIMET BUS SERVICE GETS WHACKED

http://trimet.org/alerts/fall-09-service-change.htm

NOTHING LIKE WAITING TILL THE LAST SECOND TO NOTIFY OUR PASSENGERS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

BICYLIST SAYS BIKE LANES SHOULD BE ABOLISHED

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

BETSY SAYS NOT A BETSY PRODUCTION

GRAND MASTER BEAT TO A PULP/ROSS COMPLAINS ABOUT MY MOVIES

THE WONDERS OF LIGHT RAIL

Due to a truck hitting a train signal at SW 12th and Yamhill, MAX Red and Blue line train service in both directions has been disrupted. Shuttle buses are carrying riders between Galleria/SW 10th Ave and Kings Hill/SW Salmon St stations. Riders traveling through downtown and throughout the system may experience significant delays.
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Due to mechanical problems, a train is stuck in the Robertson Tunnel. Shuttle buses are carrying riders between the Galleria/SW 10th Street Station and Sunset Transit Center. Riders on the westside and downtown may experience significant delays until service can be restored.

67 RIDERS FEEL LIKE THEY ARE BEING SLAPPED

I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND THE MENTALITY OF SOME OF OUR CO-WORKERS

BOB'S LAST DAYS ON THE SHUTTLE

TRIMET FAN-i'm special....footage of violators in transit mall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojx424b3Eq0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4SzvIFZYWY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHChztfwkGE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmIuR4fW7VI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09R79uJA3KU

AUGUST 31, 2009-27 mins

Monday, August 31, 2009

MY NEW HAT

OBAMA THREATENS FREE SPEECH!

The website CNet is reporting internet companies and civil liberties groups are alarmed over a Senate bill that appears to permit the president to seize temporary control of private-sector telecommunications and internet networks during a so-called cybersecurity emergency. A Senate source familiar with the bill compared the president’s power to take control of portions of the internet to what President Bush did when grounding all aircraft on September 11, 2001.

JAPAN THROWS OUT THE CONSERVATIVES!

Voters in Japan have ousted the conservative Liberal Democratic Party, ending fifty-five years of nearly uninterrupted rule. In elections on Sunday, the populist Democratic Party of Japan captured a record 308 of the 480 seats in the lower house of parliament. It was the worst election performance for the conservative Liberal Democratic Party since the party was founded in 1955. One analyst described the vote as a bloodless revolution, the first transfer of power from one party to another in postwar Japan. Democratic Party leader Yukio Hatoyama is expected to become Japan’s new prime minister. He is a longtime critic of Japan’s close relationship to the United States.

MAJOR ERROR ON THE MAX TICKET TRANSFERS! POLICY REMAINS UNCHANGED!

Al, I just posted this on the Yahoo page too. The text about trading in a MAX ticket for a transfer was a typo in the first printing of the Green Line pamphlet. It has been reprinted to say: "To transfer to a bus, just show the operator your validated MAX ticket as you board."

I talked with the Creative Services department to make sure this error doesn't appear anywhere else.

Josh Collins
Communications Manager, TriMet Operations