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Friday, October 7, 2011

Gresham Transit Center changes explained

Attention operators of lines 4, 9, 12, 20, 80, 81, 82, & 84: Bay assignments at Gresham TC have changed
The bay assignments at Gresham Transit Center changed on October 2. Previously, some buses were turning south onto Kelly from 10th Avenue (or Gresham Terrace Rd). The timing of this maneuver over the MAX tracks resulted in occasional contact between TriMet buses and the crossing gate arm.
To remedy this safety issue, the Transit Change Review Committee approved changes to the bay assignments at Gresham Transit Center. These changes improve the timing of bus movements across the tracks and minimize the potential for contact with the crossing gate:
• Line 9 arrival bay is now located on 8th Avenue.
• Line 20 arrival bay has moved to the Transit Center driveway.
• All lines that are deadheading from GTC or returning to the garage now serve the “Arrivals Only” bay located on 8th Avenue.
• Do not layover at the “Arrivals Only” bay. This bay is only for passenger drop-off prior to deadheading or returning to the garage.
Your paddle outlines these changes. A map of the new bay assignments has also been posted at the garages and is being displayed on the flatscreens.
If you have any questions about the new GTC bay assignments, please contact your manager or Dispatch.

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