Archive for December, 2008
Portland New Years Eve roundup
If you’re taking public transportation in Portland on New Years Eve, here’s the 2008 TriMet public transportation New Years Eve schedule that I wrote earlier this month. Note: free TriMet fare! So if in doubt, please do take the MAX / bus / streetcar if you’re drinking and don’t have a designated driver. Stay safe!
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Christmas Day TriMet Schedule
Want to wish you all a very merry Christmas. For those that need to use TriMet to get out and about this Christmas day, here’s the latest info on service:
MAX Blue Line: Blue Line trains are running every 15 minutes along the entire alignment from Hatfield Government Station to Cleveland Ave Station.
MAX Red Line: Red […]
Those riding TriMet on this snowy Monday
On this snowy December day, a couple of things to remember if you’re taking TriMet to / from work or for play:
Lots of bus delays. Buses are getting stuck. Expect delays of 20 - 30 minutes. Buses are chained up and can only go 25 mph.
MAX is running but quite late. MAX operators are taking […]
TriMet 2008 New Years Eve Schedule (Free TriMet Fare)
Planning on taking the MAX, bus or streetcar on Dec. 31 or to any Portland New Years Eve parties and events? Here’s the information you need to know.
New Years Eve
First, there is free TriMet fare from 8 p.m. til service ends on New Years Eve. This is for the MAX, bus or streetcar service.
MAX Lines
Blue […]
TriMet problems - snow & ice cause delays, December 15
Have a couple of service alerts for you this Monday morning:
Three bus lines canceled:
18-Hillside
60-Leahy Road
156-Mather Road.
All buses are chained up. Reminder: buses with chains operate at a maximum 25 mph and will not run on a regular schedule. For Frequent Service lines, service is expected to run about every 20-25 minutes; riders on other lines […]
MAX Red Line running on Dec 15
*Edit - Dec 15 - looks like TriMet crews fixed the switch and the red line is running today
All signs look to the MAX Red Line not functioning Monday, December 15. Expect to see delays that affected riders on Sunday to happen on Monday as well. That means:
Buses will be shuttling riders from the Gateway […]
TriMet snow issues - evening of Dec 14
We’ve got a couple of TriMet issues this evening:
A TriMet MAX train stuck near 42nd - passangers cannot currently get off or on the train **edit - disregard this alert, just the signals were backed up - MAX trains are running on all lines except the Red line - buses are shuttling riders from the […]
TriMet and public transportation with snow and icy conditions in Portland
As many of you are experiencing, there currently is snow falling in the Portland metro area. So for those that rely on public transportation, do not fret and don’t forget your Portland boots! TriMet regularly updates the status of their operations on their homepage.
When severe winter weather is forecasted, TriMet chains up their buses. So […]
Top 5 ‘fareless’ excuses
The other day, my wife left her wallet at my parent’s house. She noticed it was missing as she headed out the door to go on the MAX. Her student TriMet pass, no doubt, was in this wallet.
“Well, I’m a daily rider and I pay my fare, so what’s one day of riding fareless?” she […]
New Site Relaunch
Pardon the dust! You are now viewing the new TriMetiquette website. This has actually been an ongoing project for a couple months and I’m glad to have everything up and running (and running relatively smoothly I may add!).
While the major update really revolves around the design and organization of information, the other major addition is […]