There are at least two meanings to that familiar saying. On the one hand, it’s a rule contest organizers use to keep people in the room during an event. On a more philosophical note, it’s a reminder that good things happen in life when we “show up” and give it our best shot. In the case of the summer attendance campaign we launched this week, both meanings apply. For the next three months, the Operations Division is offering extra incentives to reward good attendance. You’ll find the details of this campaign on TriNET. What I want to emphasize is the very real value of good attendance. If we’re scrambling to find people and vehicles to put out there, we run the risk of letting down our customers. And especially in the summer when a lot of employees take their hard-earned scheduled vacations – unexpected absences put a real strain on both the budget and morale. Now, I know you have tough jobs – and that in many cases you’re working long hours – and that things happen to us and our families. But I also know we can do better on the attendance front. Our attendance is below our goal – and down from last year in many work groups. I’m hoping many of you will rise to the occasion to keep our buses and trains on schedule and doing what you can to support our customers and your fellow coworkers. And this summer – there might even be a prize in it for you. Thanks for all your hard work! Neil
"First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." ~Mahatma Gandhi
Saturday, June 4, 2011
NYC MTA annouces major "built in NY" bus order
http://www.mta.info/news/stories/?story=272
Bus Contract Keeps 220 Jobs in Plattsburgh
The MTA Board this week approved the purchase of 328 low-floor articulated buses to be manufactured in Upstate New York by Nova Bus.
The clean-diesel, high-capacity buses will contain a substantial level of local content and be built in Plattsburgh, protecting 220 jobs and helping to provide a healthy boost to the economy across the state.
“This bus procurement tells a very exciting story about the impact that our Capital Program has on economic development across New York State,” said MTA Chairman Jay H. Walder. “Thanks to steady work from the MTA Capital Program, Nova now operates a facility in Plattsburgh, creating jobs and economic activity that would not be in New York without the MTA Capital Program.”
The buses will be similar to a 90-bus evaluation fleet that began operation in May 2009 and now provides service along NYC Transit’s two Select Bus Service (SBS) routes. With ease of boarding and additional capacity, low-floor, articulated buses are a major component of the MTA’s plan to bring bus service into the 21st century for the more than 2.7 million customers who depend upon it each day. Nova Bus is currently the only manufacturer with a low floor, articulated bus structurally qualified for purchase by NYC Transit.
The contract for the purchase is valued at $231 million and will be paid for with capital funds. An important part of the contract negotiation was content. As a result, Nova has committed to a 38% New York state content and will strive to increase that figure to 39.5%.
DRIVING THROUGH PORTLAND OREGON
A DRIVE THROUGH PORTLAND OREGON from al m on Vimeo.
Beaverton Hillsdale highway~~~>Barbour Blvd~~~>6th Ave~~>Burnside Street
11pm Friday night June 3
Adri's commentary on upcoming service cuts
Don't you just love those gilligs in the new paint scheme?
They look so good! Almost like new! (until you ride in one, that is)
A TriMet Rider's Rantings: TriMet: See where it doesn't take you
They look so good! Almost like new! (until you ride in one, that is)
A TriMet Rider's Rantings: TriMet: See where it doesn't take you
Tri Met Unfair proposed Fair Increase
Fact: TriMet is using the ADA as an excuse to overly penalize/pricing people with disabilities off of due needed paratransit service. TriMet blaming the huge increase because of service delivery cost and yet not imposing a huge increase to WES riders, why?
Tri Met Unfair proposed Fair Increase @ WisdomWare Informed
Tri Met Unfair proposed Fair Increase @ WisdomWare Informed
FIGHTING THE BANKSTERS
Protest camp in Syntagma Square in front of the Greek parliament building in Athens - Telegraph
Riot police break up Barcelona protest as May 15 rallies take place across Spain - Telegraph
Thousands of protesters occupy Puerta del Sol square in Madrid - Telegraph
Riot police use tear gas as protesters throw petrol bombs in Athens - Telegraph
Irish bank stress tests: the key points - Telegraph
Riot police break up Barcelona protest as May 15 rallies take place across Spain - Telegraph
Thousands of protesters occupy Puerta del Sol square in Madrid - Telegraph
Riot police use tear gas as protesters throw petrol bombs in Athens - Telegraph
Irish bank stress tests: the key points - Telegraph
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