http://9gag.com/gag/5058/
Sunday, October 30, 2011
MAX FAQS on KGW! (again!)
About the poor, unlucky MAX train 235:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etr5jdEXW78&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etr5jdEXW78&feature=player_embedded
Occupational Hazards on the Path to Massive, Non-Violent Evolution
Occupy your heart. With love. Occupy your mind. With truth. Occupy your streets. With conscience and courage.
Beware of arrogance. (The "New Left" got old fast). Beware of naivety. (You have almost nothing in common with "Tea-baggers" or Libertarians.) Beware of resentment. (Do not scorn the broader progressive movement. You could be the tip of the spearhead, but there is no spear without a shaft.) Beware of bitterness. (Winter is descending. Spring may lead elsewhere. Mandela spent 27 years in prison, and yet he still emerged a peacemaker.)
Words of Power
Beware of arrogance. (The "New Left" got old fast). Beware of naivety. (You have almost nothing in common with "Tea-baggers" or Libertarians.) Beware of resentment. (Do not scorn the broader progressive movement. You could be the tip of the spearhead, but there is no spear without a shaft.) Beware of bitterness. (Winter is descending. Spring may lead elsewhere. Mandela spent 27 years in prison, and yet he still emerged a peacemaker.)
Words of Power
Police brutality at Occupy Portland today
http://redgreenandblue.org/2011/10/30/police-brutality-at-occupy-portland-today/
but it wasn't nearly as bad as it has been in some other cities
but it wasn't nearly as bad as it has been in some other cities
Northwest News: TriMet to cut millions from budget but spendy public art stays; Washington state workers reject cuts to benefits
Well, not quite everything, reports staff writer Joseph Rose. Turns out the agency's budget for public art won't get the axe. And, Rose reports, the agency's tough times didn't keep administrators from hiring "four executive and manager positions, totaling $495,000 in annual salaries."
TriMet also plans to hire a spokesperson -- a post that comes with a $60,000 salary -- to fill a recent vacancy.
Meanwhile, riders can almost count on fare increases and service reductions.
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2011/10/northwest_news_trimet_to_cut_m.html
TriMet also plans to hire a spokesperson -- a post that comes with a $60,000 salary -- to fill a recent vacancy.
Meanwhile, riders can almost count on fare increases and service reductions.
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2011/10/northwest_news_trimet_to_cut_m.html
Boring businesses, residents ready to challenge TriMet
“We maintain that the people of Boring meet all of the (lawful) requirements,” he said, “and the TriMet board, by law, must grant withdrawal. Testimony at the hearing will add further proof.”
“The governor of the state of Oregon has failed to ensure the residents of Clackamas County, and particularly Boring, their rights to representative government afforded by the Oregon State Constitution,” Bates said.
Story here!
“The governor of the state of Oregon has failed to ensure the residents of Clackamas County, and particularly Boring, their rights to representative government afforded by the Oregon State Constitution,” Bates said.
Story here!
All Hail Light Rail!
This happened a few days back (Friday afternoon, I think), via twitter:
Due to a switch problem on the Steel Bridge that is now resolved, all MAX lines are delayed. Riders should expect delays.
PROTEST IN SEATTLE TELLS RIDERS TO STOP PAYING FARES
"To the bus driver he said, 'We just wanted to let you know that we are not going to pay the fare. It costs too much to ride the bus,'" she said. "I was pretty upset about it."
Wonder what would happen at TriMet if something like this happened?
You must have your fare, but we won't let you get one
@sp_redelectric Erik Halstead
I tried to use the cash #trimet TVM at Galleria - out of service. I tried to call 238-RIDE to report the broken TVM and it hangs up on me!!
….
I forgot to mention the #trimet cash TVM at Pioneer Sq W was also out of service...TWO CONSECUTIVE #trimet TVMs out of service!!!
Occupy Portland threatened by Oregon’s leading newspaper
Greg, an immigrant worker, spoke about his experience as a bus driver for Tri-Met. “The present contract expired at the end of ’09 and the services we provided were contracted out to First Transit, which is a huge transit company. First Transit took over our yard and promptly tried to sack 43 people. What dominates is a confrontational approach which is taught to all managers. We work for a hostile company.”
On the Occupy movement he said, “You put the seed in my head that it is the origin of something bigger. Personally, I would wish a more confrontational approach. If you look at the various movements over the decades, they have been repressed, crushed or co-opted. Obama has put the criminals in charge. You guys have to change the political parties here.”
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2011/oct2011/port-o29.shtml
Is Public Transit a Civil Right?
Equity advocates must demand wiser investment of transportation dollars. Policymakers must reduce the burden on millions of struggling families who rely on public transit that is available and affordable. Without urgent attention, this lack of transportation will continue to be a proxy for leaving whole communities out of the American mainstream.
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