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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Remember Weather Safety and TriMet’s Night Stop Program
Remember to turn back the clock as Daylight Saving Time ends. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 a.m.
During this time of year, days are getting darker, cloudy and rainy weather is increasing and other potential seasonal hazards such as slick spots created by dropped leaves and standing water on roads or tracks return. Use extra caution as these changes in operating conditions occur. Remember to scan (click HERE for scanning instructions)  before you move and as you enter intersections; be especially mindful of pedestrians crossing the street or tracks during this time of year.
Bus operators should keep an eye out for intending customers at unlit bus stops.(too bad they cut the flasher program)  They will be harder to see as daylight decreases. (duh)  Bus operators are also reminded that the Night Stop Program returns with the end of daylight saving time (see SOP B602):(Click HERE to download your very own copy of the hundreds of rules that we are supposed to know)
Night Stop service is available to passengers anywhere outside Portland city center and the Lloyd District between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
During Night Stop Service hours you may let a customer off at a location without a posted stop as long as the bus is still on route.
Do not make a courtesy stop prior to a left hand turn unless there is enough clearance to safely move into position for the turn. (and what exactly is that supposed to mean?)
In all situations, only allow customers to board or disembark at non-posted stops if it is safe to do so.
If you have questions, please see your trainer or manager. Thank you for your help keeping TriMet operations safe. (How about putting new wipers on all the old buses, checking all the heating/defrosters on the old buses for operating capability, including some sort of anti water build up repellant for the mirrors, making sure all the two way radios are working properly, getting the trip sheets to list the proper emergency phone numbers)