Letter to Harry Sapporta from a current Trimet driver

to SaportaH, McFarlaN, NelsonR, WarrenE, WhiteP, JensonK, BishopM

Harry we spoke a couple of months ago about the drivers side mirror on the 3000 series buses. You told me if I had not heard back from you by the end of October to remind you. You said that you would put together a committee that included me to find a resolve for this safely hazard. Looking forward to hearing from you. DM

 

http://www.atu.org/media/releases/70-year-old-brooklyn-pedestrian-is-latest-victim-of-fatal-bus-design

 

3000 series busses

     Left side drivers mirror critically restricts, blocks vision area, at intersections and for left hand turns.

     Response: Been told that person needs to be retrained or totally ignore the issue when brought up.

     Window extension blocks vision. Especially at narrow intersections

     Shadows, lights and reflections bounce off windows.

     Light panel is above your head (difficult to read if you wear glasses).

     Seats cannot be lowered if you’re a short statue person.

     Turn signal controls to close/narrow. (Got my foot caught while driving in a 3200).

     Seat belt catches and is hard to get out.

     Rear door that stays open.

     Inside windshield not clean, creating glare during the day and night when lights hit it.

     Inside audible bells and announcements are shrill.