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Thursday, January 19, 2012
New Service helps PCC Rock Creek Students and Faculty
Columbia County Rider has partnered with Portland Community College to
provide shuttles between Rock Creek and Willow Creek campuses. Riders
who have PCC identification may ride on CCRider buses between these
campuses for free. The bus shuttles utilize our buses that are already
going between the campuses, and allow additional options to those folks
that need to travel between them. We look forward to helping PCC move
their students and staff!
News - Columbia County Rider
News - Columbia County Rider
Powered by biodiesel ?
Did you know it's only .05% of the total volume because Cummins will void the warranty if they used any more than that!
Fast Eddie retires
Ed Parry leaves after 22 years of steady service.He will be missed.Have fun with your free time Ed.You earned it!
TRIMET NEEDS TO SERIOUSLY UPGRADE ITS TRANSFER SYSTEM
And not by using printed transfers! How bout this:
Cubic's Bay Area Transit Customer Tops One Million Contactless Smart Cards - MarketWatch
Cubic's Bay Area Transit Customer Tops One Million Contactless Smart Cards - MarketWatch
SCOTT WALKER FACES HISTORIC RECALL-SOMEBODY NEEDS TO RECALL MACFARLANE
TRIMET NON UNION EMPLOYEES PORK
It takes 10 years, yes ten, to walk away from Trimet with a pension if your a union employee.
But it only takes 3 YEARS , that's right, THREE YEARS,(in fairness to accuracy readers should the review comments) to walk away with a pension if your a non union employee!
The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.
http://tinyurl.com/7gl4gaa
Non union employees can choose between ODS and Kaiser for dental. No Willamette Dental for them like the union employees have.
Non union employees get 6 personal paid days off along with the the 6 paid major holidays. Union employees get 3 paid floating holidays and their birthday off.
Vacations are accrued from the date of hire for non union employees. Union employees lose all of their vacation time and start back at zero when they go from part time to full time status
But it only takes 3 YEARS , that's right, THREE YEARS,(in fairness to accuracy readers should the review comments) to walk away with a pension if your a non union employee!
The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.
http://tinyurl.com/7gl4gaa
Non union employees can choose between ODS and Kaiser for dental. No Willamette Dental for them like the union employees have.
Non union employees get 6 personal paid days off along with the the 6 paid major holidays. Union employees get 3 paid floating holidays and their birthday off.
Vacations are accrued from the date of hire for non union employees. Union employees lose all of their vacation time and start back at zero when they go from part time to full time status
SF bus driver charged in crosswalk death
A San Francisco bus driver has been charged with misdemeanor
vehicular manslaughter for the death of a pedestrian who was struck in a
Castro district crosswalk last summer.
The San Francisco Chronicle ( http://bit.ly/zXINdV) says 36-year-old Wallace Loggins was driving his empty San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency bus to a new assignment when he ran over 23-year-old Emily Dunn on Aug. 19.
Loggins was released on $10,000 bail after he was arrested and booked on Saturday. His arraignment has been set for Friday.
Loggins was making a left turn when his 40-foot bus struck and killed Dunn as she was about to reach the curb.
Prosecutors say Loggins was negligent for not seeing Dunn crossing the street.
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Information from: San Francisco Chronicle, www.sfgate.com
The San Francisco Chronicle ( http://bit.ly/zXINdV) says 36-year-old Wallace Loggins was driving his empty San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency bus to a new assignment when he ran over 23-year-old Emily Dunn on Aug. 19.
Loggins was released on $10,000 bail after he was arrested and booked on Saturday. His arraignment has been set for Friday.
Loggins was making a left turn when his 40-foot bus struck and killed Dunn as she was about to reach the curb.
Prosecutors say Loggins was negligent for not seeing Dunn crossing the street.
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Information from: San Francisco Chronicle, www.sfgate.com
Man took his dead mother home on bus
Son wanted to get his mother home to Chorley after she died suddenly during day trip to Lancaster.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jan/19/dead-mother-home-bus
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jan/19/dead-mother-home-bus
Q University Pet Sitting Services
Stewey,a miniature Dachshund,will attest to the good care that Scott provides.
The case of the "baby bus driver"
While the bloodthirsty press aided by our union busting management were quick to condemn Claudine Hendren, one fact that was interestingly left out was that Trimet conducted an 'investigation' just to find the mom in the case.
The mom really didn't want to make a big out of this but was basically forced to make the complaint. The mom Stated that she was not 'thrown' off the bus at all, she left on her own accord.
Due to Trimets own actions, in their zeal to make Claudine look bad and by default make all it's operators look badly, they got themselves sued by the mom!
Trimet- the only place I have ever heard of that goes out of its way to get itself sued! Good job Trimet!
The mom really didn't want to make a big out of this but was basically forced to make the complaint. The mom Stated that she was not 'thrown' off the bus at all, she left on her own accord.
Due to Trimets own actions, in their zeal to make Claudine look bad and by default make all it's operators look badly, they got themselves sued by the mom!
Trimet- the only place I have ever heard of that goes out of its way to get itself sued! Good job Trimet!
On-board transfer printers????
TriMet is replacing its Bus Dispatch System (BDS) to comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations. As part of the upgrade, TriMet has the option to install on-board transfer printers. These printers would replace the current paper transfer system and eliminate the need for punches. We want know what bus operators think of this option.
Would it make issuing transfers easier?
Would it be simpler for customers?
See Max comments-employees can fill out survey in express line area of Trinet
Are there any other issues that should be considered?
There’s a demonstration of the transfer printer on display in the Center St report area. You can check it out during spring sign up through January 26. Try it out and tell us what you think by completing a survey.
In 2012, new CAD/AVL equipment, including a replacement for the VCH, will be installed on all TriMet buses to replace our outdated BDS system.
One upgrade option that TriMet is considering is a transfer printer, to replace the current cutter bar-metal punch-newsprint transfer system.
Here’s what this option would involve:
• Installing a transfer printer—a device about the size of two bricks stacked together— on each bus, in addition to the device that replaces the VCH.
• The operator pushes a button on the screen; a transfer with the correct expiration time prints out.
• Transfer paper and print quality are similar to tickets from newer ticket vending machines.
• Each roll of paper lasts for 300-500 tickets.
• Instead of punching and tearing transfers throughout the day, the operator changes the paper about once a day on Frequent Service lines, and less often on other lines.
The CAD/AVL team wants to know what bus operators think of the transfer printer option. A demo unit is on display during spring signup (Jan. 17-26) in the Center report area.
Would it make issuing transfers easier?
Would it be simpler for customers?
See Max comments-employees can fill out survey in express line area of Trinet
Are there any other issues that should be considered?
There’s a demonstration of the transfer printer on display in the Center St report area. You can check it out during spring sign up through January 26. Try it out and tell us what you think by completing a survey.
In 2012, new CAD/AVL equipment, including a replacement for the VCH, will be installed on all TriMet buses to replace our outdated BDS system.
One upgrade option that TriMet is considering is a transfer printer, to replace the current cutter bar-metal punch-newsprint transfer system.
Here’s what this option would involve:
• Installing a transfer printer—a device about the size of two bricks stacked together— on each bus, in addition to the device that replaces the VCH.
• The operator pushes a button on the screen; a transfer with the correct expiration time prints out.
• Transfer paper and print quality are similar to tickets from newer ticket vending machines.
• Each roll of paper lasts for 300-500 tickets.
• Instead of punching and tearing transfers throughout the day, the operator changes the paper about once a day on Frequent Service lines, and less often on other lines.
The CAD/AVL team wants to know what bus operators think of the transfer printer option. A demo unit is on display during spring signup (Jan. 17-26) in the Center report area.
LIST OF TRIMET ASSAULTS 2010
CLICK HERE!
In response to a recent series of
high-profile attacks on TriMet passengers, the regional transit agency
said Friday that is changing its security deployment tactics and will be
targeting missions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
TriMet officials declined to discuss the specific
changes, saying they cannot provide such details as times and locations
of the upcoming missions because they related to security.
Three attacks have generated headlines in the past
few weeks. The first occurred on Dec. 26 when a 14-year-old Centennial
High School student was assault by three young women on a Green Line MAX
train. The attackers were arrested Thursday and their mother was also
charged with hindering prosecution.
A 15-year-old Benson High School student was
attacked by a motorist on Jan. 11 as he was walking to a MAX station in
the Rose Quarter. His assailant has not yet been caught.
Then on Thursday, police arrested a mother and her
daughter for punching two passengers on a TriMet bus near Southeast
122nd Avenue and Division Street.
According to statistics released by TriMet, 471
crimes were reported along the system in 2010, the last year for which
full figures are available. They include 77 misdemeanor and felony
assaults.
THE MAN WITHOUT A HEART WANTS YOU TO TAKE A WALK FOR YOUR HEART
I'm sure that many of us made one or two New Year's resolutions this year - mine is to balance our budget - but I would challenge you to add one more to your list - focusing on your heart health.
Heart disease is the number one killer in the nation and one of the simplest things you can do to help decrease your risk is walk. On May 19, the American Heart Association in Portland is holding their annual Heart Walk and I have pledged TriMet's support. I ask that each of you consider joining me in the 5k and in raising funds for research and education. Our goal is to raise over $250,000 for continued research and to have 10 teams of TriMet walkers.
More information on the walk, including how to register and a friendly competition, will be shared in the coming weeks but until then, please think about joining me in this cause. I also encourage you to consider being a "champion" and rally support for a TriMet team. If you are interested, contact Susan Jeffries in Organization Development or click here.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 19. There are two walk locations - Portland and Vancouver - to make participation even simpler. Not only is the Heart Walk a great way to show your support of the community, it's a great way to show your support for your TriMet family and those who have been, or may still be, touched by heart disease. Take the first step for your heart health!
Best,
Neil
Heart disease is the number one killer in the nation and one of the simplest things you can do to help decrease your risk is walk. On May 19, the American Heart Association in Portland is holding their annual Heart Walk and I have pledged TriMet's support. I ask that each of you consider joining me in the 5k and in raising funds for research and education. Our goal is to raise over $250,000 for continued research and to have 10 teams of TriMet walkers.
More information on the walk, including how to register and a friendly competition, will be shared in the coming weeks but until then, please think about joining me in this cause. I also encourage you to consider being a "champion" and rally support for a TriMet team. If you are interested, contact Susan Jeffries in Organization Development or click here.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 19. There are two walk locations - Portland and Vancouver - to make participation even simpler. Not only is the Heart Walk a great way to show your support of the community, it's a great way to show your support for your TriMet family and those who have been, or may still be, touched by heart disease. Take the first step for your heart health!
Best,
Neil
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