In Maui, bus drivers wear…

Hawaiian shirts of course!

While you can’t see a Maui Bus operator in there, that individual was wearing a hawaiian shirt.  Kinda cool if you ask me.

Which got me thinking – if TriMet bus & MAX operators had another clothing uniform option, what could they wear that would symbolize Portland?  A rain poncho?  Maybe something with a rose on it?

Reason 2: taking dog in bag on bus gal

Why do I continue to manage and run TriMetiquette? It’s because of weird instances of breaking the rules like the taking her dog in a bag on the bus gal. I’m a fairly soft-spoken guy; I’m not one to be the center of attention nor do I typically speak up in rule-breaking instances such as this. But TriMetiquette is here to softly reinforce riding rules as well as post about public transportation riding etiquette.

Because if TriMetiquette isn’t posting about riding etiquette… who will?

Reason 1: Fare Inspector checking-his-phone guy

Why does TriMetiquette keep on rolling?  Because of instances like fare inspectors checking their cell phones instead of checking fares! We all know that look: the “*whistle* Just checking my phone, trying to look preoccupied…” Wait – none of you know that look…?

In any case, TriMetiquette was created for those looking for an outlet to let out any frustrating moments, any events that may have made you slightly peeved on the MAX, bus, streetcar or WES or otherwise and share your story.  More often than not, I’ll post the story and try to get some commentary going.

MAX Steel Bridge service interruption August 2 – 24

If you’re planning on taking the MAX in early August, this news is for you:

There’s going to be a MAX service interruption from August 2 to the 24 on the Steel Bridge.  This effects all MAX lines: blue, red & yellow.  During this time, riders will be shuttled from the Rose Quarter Transit Center to the Old Town / Chinatown Station.  The construction taking place is to connect lines & tracks to the MAX Green Line.

More information can be read here.

Plan on allowing 10 or so more minutes in your trip if you plan on taking the MAX through these stops.

Trimetiquette photo – TriMet training bus

What’s that sound of screeching metal?  Oh, it’s just the training bus, rubbing a little too close to some parked cars!  Think back to when you had to take Driver’s Education… and all you had was a little rinky-dinky “Student Driver” sign on the back of the car.  At least you didn’t have a light-up sign on all four sides of your vehicle like what these training bus drivers have.

Christian is going to be gone from July 13 – July 28 on a honeymoon.  This post is part of a series looking at TriMetiquette’s Flickr photostream while he’s gone.