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Public feedback halts TriMet #6, #70 route changes

In late September and early October, TriMet held public meetings and opened their e-mail inbox to receive comments on a series of proposed route changes that would occur in May 2009. The changes affected a number of routes, however, a lot of feedback (including my own here as well as to TriMet directly) was received [...]

More on the proposed TriMet route changes

by A. L. Venable

Following up from last week’s post on the possible route change on the #6 line, TriMet is also proposing changes to the #10, #14, #35, #54, and #56 routes.
This is part of the last phase of the Portland Mall renovation and if these changes are accepted, they would go into effect next May and [...]

09.24.2008 See the rest →

Possible changes afoot on the #6

by A. L. Venable

On my way home from last night’s OurPDX meet-up, I noticed a sign posted at the #6 stop on NE Grand & E Burnside. I soon noticed they were present at most of the stops as I made my way home.
TriMet has planned three public meetings seeking comments/feedback about possibly changing the #6 line. [...]

09.18.2008 See the rest → 4 comments

Just drive, don’t talk

by A. L. Venable

As federal officials examine the cause of the train collision that occurred in Los Angeles last Friday, it looks as if they’re pointing to human error as the engineer may have been texting instead of being attentive and stopping at a signal.
I have to wonder what TriMet is doing to ensure the safety of its [...]

09.16.2008 See the rest → 3 comments

Walk or Bike the Steel Bridge

by A. L. Venable

Whether you’re planning to attend the Red Bull Flugtag event or a Beavers game this weekend, know that starting Saturday the MAX will not be running across the Steel Bridge. TriMet will be running shuttle buses between Rose Quarter and Old Town Chinatown, but they’re also encouraging everyone to walk or bike across the bridge. [...]

08.01.2008 See the rest →

Closed Platforms, Broken Machines

by A. L. Venable

In today’s Oregonian, there’s an article on TriMet’s move to enclose the platforms at the NE 82nd Ave. and Gresham MAX stations in an effort to curtail fare evaders. The enclosure work would begin this fall. The idea is to have these stations staffed with ticket inspectors to check for valid fares.
While this move is [...]

07.31.2008 See the rest →

New MAX trains coming this Fall

by A. L. Venable

Although the 22 new vehicles arrived last month, TriMet’s new MAX trains will be hitting the tracks in the Fall. While the new trains will allow for a few more folks to squeeze on board, the number of on-board bike racks will remain the same.
The new trains, built by Siemens, are the S70/Avanto model and [...]

07.01.2008 See the rest → 2 comments