"First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win." ~Mahatma Gandhi
Friday, July 15, 2011
Portland officials brace for transportation cuts
(Hold on just a second, we have tunnels to bore and miles of track to lay!)
MINISTRY OF PROPAGANDA TIME!
TriMet: Take TriMet to Summer Events
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project: About the Project
TriMet: Bike & Ride - Secure, Enclosed Bike Parking with Keycard Access
TriMet: Transit to Trails
TriMet: Youth/Student Tickets and Passes
TriMet's July Poll: How many rides have been taken since the start of Red Line service?
Stay Alert, Stay Alive. Be Safe Around Buses and Trains. - YouTube
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project: About the Project
TriMet: Bike & Ride - Secure, Enclosed Bike Parking with Keycard Access
TriMet: Transit to Trails
TriMet: Youth/Student Tickets and Passes
TriMet's July Poll: How many rides have been taken since the start of Red Line service?
Stay Alert, Stay Alive. Be Safe Around Buses and Trains. - YouTube
ATU 757 COMMENTS ON THE DIRTY BUSES OF TRIMET
No matter how broke you claim to be, there is no justification that supports jeopardizing the health and safety of the public, or those who provide a public service. But, that is exactly what TriMet did several months ago when it decided to cut or eliminate bus cleaner positions.
Dirty Vehicles at TriMet | Portland Transit Workers Voice
Dirty Vehicles at TriMet | Portland Transit Workers Voice
Judge declares mistrial in TriMet union president Jonathan Hunt's drunken driving case
A Gresham officer found Hunt slumped behind the wheel of an idling car in late-night traffic, according to a police report. However, the results of Hunt’s breathalyzer tests were not submitted as evidence in court because of procedural issues relating to how it was administered by police.
JOE ROSE STORY HERE
JOE ROSE STORY HERE
TRANSIT DISTRICTS DENYING WORK COMP FOR DRIVERS BEATEN ON THE JOB
Woodson was pulled out of his bus, punched repeatedly, and left lying on the ground, while driving Route 35 last June 6. His employer's first response was to suspend him for thirty days. Now, Woodson has also been denied compensation for his on-the-job injuries.
Continue reading on Examiner.com MCTS denies worker's compensation to driver beaten up on the job - Milwaukee Commuter | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/commuter-in-milwaukee/mcts-denies-worker-s-compensation-to-driver-beaten-up-on-the-job#ixzz1SDBcjYiB
Bregg was savagely attacked by Gary Mattson, a passenger who punched and stomped on him in north Edmonton Dec. 3, 2009
Beaten Edmonton bus driver in benefit fight - Edmonton - CBC News.
Bregg was savagely attacked by Gary Mattson, a passenger who punched and stomped on him in north Edmonton Dec. 3, 2009
Beaten Edmonton bus driver in benefit fight - Edmonton - CBC News.
About that driving impaired complaint
This tweet came through around 8:15pm. At 8:15pm I was at my Beaverton Transit Center layover. Obviously they got the wrong bus. No surprise there of course.
@aweiss Aaron Weiss
@trimet The driver of the 58 on hwy 26 westbound nearly killed me 15 minutes ago. Served into my lane, no signal. called 911 to report it.
13 hours ago via Plume
Bruce Hansen pot luck planned
Friends for Bruce potluck picnic
Saturday, August 6 at 11:30am
Location: Creston Park
Saturday, August 6 at 11:30am
Location: Creston Park
Transit study: Portland area riders save $859 a month taking TriMet, nation's 11th best
The American Public Transportation Association released its latest “Transit Savings Report” report today, showing that the average Portland area commuter who takes the bus or train instead of driving is currently saving $859 a month.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2011/07/transit_study_portlanders_save.html
http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2011/07/transit_study_portlanders_save.html
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