Funny post by Engineer Scotty at Portland Transport

EngineerScotty Says:
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This train is bound for Gresham, this train
This train is bound for Gresham, this train
This train is bound for Gresham,
Cram 'em in and then compress 'em
This train is bound for Gresham, this train...
September 2012 Open Thread

Latest SEEN and HEARD on #TRIMET (aka #Trimess)

"Our buses just DISAPPEAR"

TrimetScanner Tweets are HERE!

Hillsboro School bus collides with flatbed truck carrying crane

Story Here!

BUS DRIVER IN NYC ATTACKED

Rider attacks veteran MTA bus driver in the Bronx,  then demands a transfer before fleeing, sources say

ATTACK ON TRIMET BUS DRIVER TODAY

TRUE?

"TriMet is working on the feasibility of posting camera views on their website much like ODOT’s 'TripCheck' cameras. This may lead to a decrease in crime if people know that actions can be monitored by anyone with internet access."

From http://portlandafoot.org/w/Jeremy_Ferguson

Trimess at its best-live report

sun finally came out at 3...it takes 2 to do ramp on low floor..i had to use a passenger to do the lever.and i had to hold door open...the door is out of alignment and it is right in the way of the ramp...have Andy working on it now...no lowfloor....its bullshit

Tualatin Secures Spot on Nationwide Transit Study

http://blog.oregonlive.com/mytualatin/2012/09/tualatin_secures_spot_on_natio.html

The Last Waltz

I like the new dashboard layout on the new 3000's.The placement of the handset is a huge improvement.Overall,I like the seats covers,the windows that open( think 2900's) and the larger windshields.

FIRE AT SUNSET TC

DRIVER PARKS WHERE HE WANTS TOO

Driver knows how to say "NO!"

DRIVER PISSED OFF (or is she?)

BAD NIGHT ON THE MAX

Clackamas revolution!

 I ride TriMet about 4-6 times a year, but I drive all over the northwest delivering equipment and services to my customers in hospitals and clinics. In fact I have been riding TriMet since it began service in 1969. Oh and since I own my own business I pay TriMet Payroll Taxes too. TriMet, impedes traffic, doesn't serve me or my employees, or my customers, it is a waste of time and money. TriMet used to be an incredible value, and a great service until Light Rail began service in the mid 80's, and Mass Transit became more about justifying the service, rather than transporting the user to their destination. Light Rail has NEVER delivered on its promises for projected ridership, it has NEVER prevented any traffic congestion, has NEVER conserved any fuel, nor has it reduced pollution. tombdragon

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