Archive for April, 2008
MAX inspectors spotted (finally!)
Oh happy day! Last night I finally had some MAX train fare inspectors on my MAX train for the first time in about… almost a year or so.
I was really happy to see them because:
I’ve only seen them on late night trains
I was wondered how many people actually bought fare on the ‘busy’ times […]
More 6th avenue street fair info
Here is a resource I found that goes into greater detail about the Sixth Avenue Street Fair on May 1 in downtown Portland. Looks like a lot of fun! I do believe I’ll be hanging out in Ground Kontrol in the evening hours…
Hope to see you all there! I’m sure it’ll be a fun time […]
Feet on the seat: part deux
TriMetiquette reader Kevin used the contact form to get ahold of me to let me know of something that bothers him:
“I wish people wouldn’t put their feet up on the seats on the Max and buses. It’s posted not to put your feet on the seats but people ignore the signs. Sort of like how […]
Addressing the issue of people standing “on the spot” for MAX arrivals
Got a comment from TriMetiquette reader Porter:
“Here’s my issue I’d like discussed: those who, on the platform, insist on standing as near as possible to the point where the door on the next train will be (the “Spot”). I didn’t notice this phenomena until well after starting my daily rides in on the Blue Line, […]
TriMet Interactive Map
Just got an alert in my inbox letting me know that TriMet has a new Interactive Map. You can access it here.
Think of it like their Trip Planner service on their website… but having a bit more interactivity with the map being there on the same page as your trip planner.
Since this is a […]
Ever wanted to know the width of a MAX seat?
Justin over at neverbeencool wrote a long blog post about breaking his streak of 49 days without coffee, Kashi goLEAN & the width of a TriMet max seat. Turns out the width is probably around the average for a plane’s seat… which ranges from 17 - 18 inches wide. He goes on:
“Or rather, […]
TriMet bus driver cleared of deadly accident back in February
Just read over at Oregon Live that the TriMet bus driver who fatally hit a 15 year-old cyclist back in February has been cleared of any wrongdoing. Based on the reports of the examination, it seems like it was just a really unfortunate & unlucky turn of events that just happen to fall in place […]
An opinion on transit oriented development
Read this really interesting write-up over at the 5views blog: the problem with transit oriented development. The author brings the recent news story of a developer buying land near a TriMet light rail station for $1 in the discussion..
The post does bring up some good points… definitely worth a read.
Would you call this a good will evangelist?
TriMetiquette reader Kristin sent me this story:
Kristin notes: face has been cutout to protect identity
Most riders are conscious of this unspoken etiquette: keep the volume low (conversations, music, drunk ramblings, etc.) and respect the almighty SILENCE.
It’s 5:30pm on Tuesday evening and I’m taking bus #12 home from Downtown. It’s the end of the workday, people […]
Reminder - MAX service between Gateway & 102nd closed this weekend
Just like last weekend, MAX service will be down once again on April 26 & 27 between the Gatway transit center and the 102nd station. TriMet is working around the clock this weekend to connect the new MAX green line with the existing tracks. Red line service will not be affected.
If you’re riding this weekend […]