Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
GREEN LINE GOES DOWN ON DAY 3
A power outage downtown is affecting the train signal system, and MAX trains are unable to cross the Steel Bridge. Shuttle buses are transporting MAX riders from Rose Quarter Transit Center to all stations along 5th and 6th avenues up to PSU. It is unknown when power will be restored. Riders should expect delays.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Post for my Facebook page!
Some of you know that me and another Trimet bus driver have been feuding quite publicly lately. Well its making all of us look bad so I have unilaterally decided to pull all posts related to the other operator and will no longer engage in any sort of dialog with this particular operator. What the other operator does is entirely up to them. Sorry for dragging this community into such a petty insignificant squabble such as the one we were having.
Monday, September 14, 2009
GOP HAS THE ANSWER TO HEALTH CARE CRISIS
WASHINGTON (CAP) - Eager to recapture the edge in its ongoing battle with the administration over health care reform, congressional Republicans have unveiled their own version of the so-called public option that they claim will save money and provide instant relief to millions of uninsured Americans.
"We call it Let Us Help Us, and we think it will revolutionize the way we seek health care in this country," Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO), one of the initiative's authors, told reports at a press conference today. "It embraces the essence of the free market system, without the oppressive hand of government regulation. No socialism! And the beauty is: anyone can be a part of it. Anyone can submit an ailment to be bid on."
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
A COUPLE SUGGESTIONS
John St. Clair
I think we should revise those old bumper stickers to say "236 cars are back on the road because of TriMet service cuts..." :P
Erik Halstead
My idea was to buy a HUMMER and have a bumper sticker that reads "This HUMMER is on the road because TriMet isn't."
BOB'S FINAL CEDAR MILL SHUTTLE MOVIES-5 movies, 48 mins
BOB'S FINAL CEDAR MILL SHUTTLE MOVIES-part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifwnkSpbGkA
BOB'S FINAL CEDAR MILL SHUTTLE MOVIES-part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nptF2GiJxAE
BOB'S FINAL CEDAR MILL SHUTTLE MOVIES-part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ5qN5bTX5E
BOB'S FINAL CEDAR MILL SHUTTLE MOVIES-part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YsuNbfi4qA
BOB'S FINAL CEDAR MILL SHUTTLE MOVIES-part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoLMr2ziOSc
Friday, September 11, 2009
STEVE BANTA
As we prepare for tomorrow's grand opening of the Green Line, I want to thank everyone on the Operations team who has worked diligently to make sure that this new line will open successfully and can be integrated into our overall service.
After two weeks of fine tuning the operating plans and service delivery methods we are more comfortable with our new operating environment. It has been a collaborative effort with our partners in capital projects, and I want to thank them for their work.
While it comes a day before we reduce service on many of our bus lines, it is important to remember that tomorrow is an opportunity for us to put our best feet forward and demonstrate to potential new riders why so many people chose TriMet buses and trains for their commute. Whether you are working on the front line, in facilities, transportation, maintenance of way, or behind the scenes you all play a critical role in making our service a success.
More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the celebrations tomorrow. Some of them may be new to riding TriMet service. Please take the time to provide a smile and a welcome to riders, and help make their experience one that they will want to repeat.
Thank you again for your hard work and commitment to your customers. Well done!
STORIES OF INTEREST
MAX brings change to county - OregonLive.com -
http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2009/09/max_brings_chang
e_to_county.html
TriMet transit mall is no pal to high heels - OregonLive.com -
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2009/09/trimet_transit_mall_is_
no_pal.html
Twitter / Kate Yule: #Trimet bus driver Not Hap ... -
http://twitter.com/KateYule/statuses/3898891480
well the @trimet monitor WAS working this morning. on Twitpic -
http://twitpic.com/h99do
Twitter / Mike Rigsby: It's sad that my bus drive ... -
http://twitter.com/mikerigsby/statuses/3875202307
Tri-Met making big trims to bus service starting Sunday | Local News |
kgw.com | News for Portland Oregon and SW Washington -
http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_091009_news_tri_met_bus_service_cu
ts.167f5fab8.html
TriMet ridership continues slide - OregonLive.com -
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/trimet_ridership_continues_
sli.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/
e_to_county.html
TriMet transit mall is no pal to high heels - OregonLive.com -
http://www.oregonlive.com/
no_pal.html
Twitter / Kate Yule: #Trimet bus driver Not Hap ... -
http://twitter.com/KateYule/
well the @trimet monitor WAS working this morning. on Twitpic -
http://twitpic.com/h99do
Twitter / Mike Rigsby: It's sad that my bus drive ... -
http://twitter.com/mikerigsby/
Tri-Met making big trims to bus service starting Sunday | Local News |
kgw.com | News for Portland Oregon and SW Washington -
http://www.kgw.com/news-local/
ts.167f5fab8.html
TriMet ridership continues slide - OregonLive.com -
http://www.oregonlive.com/
sli.html
COMMENTS FROM A VIEWER IN NY
Thanks, you guys over there at Tri-Met have my respect for what you put up with. Your videos really show an insight onto what public transportation is like in many parts of the U.S. I love your videos, both being interested in buses and public transportation, I am sure learning alot. I sure hope and pray the State of Oregon and Trimet will wake up and restore those buses they cut. Your videos are giving folks who depend on transit hope, because finally someone is speaking out. Thank you so much.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
KHRIS ALEXANDER SAYS ENOUGHS ENOUGH!
"well I think I'm gonna not persue anything further and let jon handle management I don't wanna make a bigger issue publicly since we have our contract expiring this year.thanks everyone for your support"
TRIMET RESPONDS TO THE KHRIS ALEXANDER INCIDENT
TRIMET:
A TriMet employee posted the passing of a long-time operator, which is someone... Read More’s right to do. Other operators expressed concerns to the operator’s supervisor because they were upset to learn of the passing in such a manner. We typically inform the supervisors of a passing, who then communicate directly to employees who worked with the individual, we send in grief counselors, etc. We handle these kinds of situations very sensitively. The supervisor approached the operator just to inform that others were impacted by the post. We did not ask to have the post taken down, nor would we have the right to ask him to do so in this situation. We just wanted to alert the operator that other people were emotionally upset.
KHRIS:
This is crap!
(Note to Ellen Fox; please check my spelling)
A TriMet employee posted the passing of a long-time operator, which is someone... Read More’s right to do. Other operators expressed concerns to the operator’s supervisor because they were upset to learn of the passing in such a manner. We typically inform the supervisors of a passing, who then communicate directly to employees who worked with the individual, we send in grief counselors, etc. We handle these kinds of situations very sensitively. The supervisor approached the operator just to inform that others were impacted by the post. We did not ask to have the post taken down, nor would we have the right to ask him to do so in this situation. We just wanted to alert the operator that other people were emotionally upset.
KHRIS:
This is crap!
(Note to Ellen Fox; please check my spelling)
DONIA GARCIA
Garcia, Donia Phyllis 63 11/2/1945 9/6/2009 Donia was born in Beaumont, Texas. She was a TriMet driver for 30 years. Donia is survived by her mother, Phyllis; husband of 45 years, Robert; sons, Herman, Tony and David; their wives, Kim, Ivonne and Gina; and grandchildren, Tosha, Holly, Courtney, Mitchell, A.J. and Brandon; four brothers; and one sister. She was our world and will be missed deeply. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in Willamette National Cemetery. A memorial will follow at American Legion Post #1 on Southeast 122nd Avenue and Mill Street.
September 9.2009
September 9.2009-Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfDEHrGsXM
September 9.2009-Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKCEScAcoes
September 9.2009-Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-DxB3jNEEM
September 9.2009-Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeX3Pp_KGhY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsfDEHrGsXM
September 9.2009-Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKCEScAcoes
September 9.2009-Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-DxB3jNEEM
September 9.2009-Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeX3Pp_KGhY
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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
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
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