Archive for January, 2009
Fareless Square becoming not so fareless?
Saw this article over at Oregon Live: Not-So-Fareless Square? Basically, the gist is - TriMet is looking into the idea of making Fareless Square into, well, a couple of things:
Make Fareless Square rail-only - buses would require fare
End Fareless Square at Seventh, effectively making the Lloyd Center stop outside of the square
Make Fareless Square into […]
Wanna learn more about each MAX station?
Do you want to learn more about each MAX station? Like bus line connections, which lines it serves, as well as some somewhat useless trivia?
For example, did you know the Goose Hollow MAX Station had several cameo appearances in the movie What The Bleep Do We Know?
Well hop on over to The List of MAX […]
WES and me: a Westside Express Service preview ride story
I was fortunate enough to take a ride on the Westside Express Service (WES) Preview Ride on January 23rd. The Tualatin Station was situated right next to a Haggens; the parking situation might be a little dicey with the park and ride parking lot being shared with the grocery store. In any case, got there […]
Snipers at Gateway? It’s a rumor - Jan 23
There’s a rumor out there that there are snipers at Gateway Transit Center. These rumors came from some twitter users (specifically @verso from what I can tell).
I’m currently riding on the Westside Express Service (WES) and asked a TriMet employee about this. She seemed to not know anything.
If this is indeed true, I’ll try to […]
WES (Westside Express Service) Preview Ride
How cool! I received an invitation (thanks TriMet!) to RSVP for a WES Preview Ride. So it looks like I’ll be riding the WES later this week. I’ll try to get some pictures (or even some video?) and a nice comprehensive post on how the experience went probably this coming weekend.
Anyone have any specifics they […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service schedule
Those who have to work on MLK Day (January 19) will have to potentially deal with a different schedule if riding the MAX or certain bus routes. More information can be found here.
All lines will be on their regular weekday service schedule except the following:
MAX - all lines (red, blue and yellow) - Saturday schedule […]
Revolt against aisle seat sitters
We’ve all seen it: the dude (or dudette) who refuses to sit near the window but instead sits in the aisle seat. Whether it’s because they need their “personal space” or their backpack is occupying the seat (come on now), don’t let it deter you from asking the individual if you can sit there.
Here’s some […]
TriMet MAX ticket machine documentary: Fare is Fair?
Bob over at Portland Transport (one of the best Portland public transportation blogs out there) gave me a heads up of a new documentary that Matt Davis from the Portland Mercury and himself made about this ongoing MAX ticket machine problem. The Portland Mercury Blogtown post with the video is here, along with some commentary […]
Would anyone like to provide first-day WES coverage?
WES (Westside Express Service) is making long-awaited maiden voyage on February 2. I was hoping to be chosen in the “WES Time” Essay Contest, to be one of 30 lucky riders to ride WES on that date, but alas was not chosen.
So I was hoping a TriMetiquette reader was chosen or perhaps will be riding […]
Pants Off ride this Saturday, January 10
The “Global No Pants Subway Ride Portland” Event is happening this Saturday, January 10th. Expect some pantless riders between 3 - 6pm on the MAX and buses.
Heard about this event on OregonLive. You can RSVP or read more event details on the Portland Facebook page.
Me? Eh. I don’t think my wife will appreciate me riding […]