Double Standards

http://rantingsofatrimetbusdriver.blogspot.com/2011/11/double-standards.html

Almost time for the next TriMet Board Meeting of Sock Puppets!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 9 a.m.

Location:

City of Portland Building, Room C
1120 SW 5th Avenue
Portland, OR

http://trimet.org/meetings/board/index.htm

Here's the full agenda for the meeting: http://trimet.org/pdfs/meetings/board/board-agenda-11-23-11.pdf

This one is going to be different...this one I could actually go to (no school Wednesday!) and I think I will. 

I am considering testifying in the public forum if I do go (after Cameron Johnson bugged me enough about it). 99% of the stuff that goes on in those meetings is boring, but the public testimony is good and interesting to listen to.

We shall see...   

It's official: Craig Prosser appointed to TriMet Board

http://trimet.org/news/releases/nov18-craigprosser.htm
This guy is a big SW MAX supporter. Only natural.

As the world turns

http://bojack.org/2011/11/as_the_world_turns.html

Why we desperately need new buses, Part 2

Steve displays his parking brake knob which has broken off his bus

Why we desperately need new buses, Part 1

Weather Proof Windshield Seal on my Dinosaur
Pretty much all the high floor buses leak when it rains. The 1600s are horrible about leaking if it's raining.

Wonder if we'll ever get these down here in Portland?

Southern CA. transit rolls out hydrogen-powered bus

ATU 757 President Jonathan Hunt gets Convicted of DUI!

TriMet union boss found guilty of drunken driving despite defense that he was just tired when Gresham Police found him asleep at the wheel | OregonLive.com

Who says one little Tweet can't say it all?

http://bojack.org/2011/11/who_says_one_little_tweet_cant.html

Feds Grant TriMet $2.5 million for Hybrid, Biodiesel Buses

http://news.opb.org//article/feds_grant_millions_for_hybrid_biodiesel_buses/
Yippee! Now let's replace all of those old high floor buses before they completely fall to pieces.

:-(

Portland Cutting Down Trees in Grant Park | BoJack

@portlandmercury Portland Mercury 

#OPDX occupies PSU Park Blocks. bit.ly/rPWHGS Police are on the scene, as is our @theriaultpdx Stay tuned for updates!

As for me...I'm leaving the house soon, but i'll keep up to date for the most part on my twitter account (because it's easier). Follow me here at @pdxtrimetrider.

Rail is the greatest invention in the world

Because it's really reliable! 

Due to police activity related to Occupy Portland protests, Green and Yellow Line trains are disrupted. Riders should expect delays.

Here we go again

Planning for Inclement Weather

Wintery weather is in the forecast for November 18 and the coming weekend.

A service plan for November 18 has been developed and communicated to Bus and

Rail Maintenance, Field Operations, OCC, and facilities.
We will be assigning buses

with drop down Insta-chain systems to routes that are more likely to be affected by

snow/ice. Three 30-foot buses will also be chained for use on Council Crest and as a

shuttle for Mt. Scott if needed.

Winter weather in the Tri-County area is always a challenge to predict thus our

preparation must always be with the worst case scenario in mind. Even if conditions

change suddenly, it is important that TriMet is ready and prepared for a response.

This early winter weather is a reminder of the need to make any necessary personal

preparations before a snow and ice event hits our region. TriMet never closes, in the

event of a winter storm all employees should report for duty on-time as normal.

A few reminders about snow/ice operations:

Have a plan to get to work in the event of a winter storm.

Bring cold weather gear, plenty of food & water.

When you sign-in and get your pouch, check for snow routes and any additional

info. If you are on a snow route, use the pink Snow Route Map; otherwise use

your regular route.

Adjust to the conditions. Drive slower and increase your following distance as tire

traction on snow or ice is minimal.

If you have chains on your bus or insta-chains activated, keep your speed at no

more than 25 MPH.

Stop your bus if you hear chains slapping against the bus. Tie down loose or

broken cross-links. If you cannot tie down broken cross-links, remained stopped

and contact Dispatch for assistance.

More information on winter weather operations and preparation is available on TriNET.

http://rantingsofatrimetbusdriver.blogspot.com/2011/11/here-we-go-again.html

This winter should be fun...there was already snow last night. 

Occupy PDX

@BikePortlandJonathan Maus

#opdx is occupying the s park blocks near museum.. Bike swarm is down there. Reports coming in that they need reinforcements/more riders.

Occupy PDX

Uh oh...Here come the cops:

@KOINLocal6 KOIN Local 6 

Police arriving at S Park Blocks were #OccupyPortland has been putting up tarps.

How much of this goes on, unnoticed, around TriMet?

Area pair charged in T scam

Another 4-car MAX train, Type 1 version

http://maxfaqs.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/another-4-car-max-train-type-1-version/

Here we go again: Occupy Portland Setting up Camp Again

@KOINLocal6KOIN Local 6

KOIN crews say Occupy Portland setting up a camp in the Park blocks. Tarps going up.

I heard that they're setting up at the SW Jefferson and Park Park blocks area