Riding Etiquette
Should there be hand sanitizer on MAX?
I haven’t personally bought into the hype that the swine flu* is going to be anything particularly nasty this flu season. That being said, a lot of folks have… and I think that’s actually a good thing because it means individuals are most likely keeping up with covering coughs, washing hands, etc.
KGW recently ran a […]
Taking luggage on MAX
Memorial Day weekend is approaching and you have a plane to catch at PDX. Taking the red line MAX to the airport is extremely easy and slick. But, what do you do with all of your luggage? I’ve hit on this in the past but thought I’d bring it up again with Memorial Day weekend […]
Riding (and driving) etiquette: texting
Usually, we’re focused on TriMet Riding Etiquette here on TriMetiquette… but with the recent trolley crash and the train crash last year both happening due to the operator text messaging, I think it’s important to focus on the issue of texting while operating.
Obviously, for us riders, texting while riding poses no problems. We can text […]
Sunflower seeds
Someone thought spitting sunflower seeds immediately next to his / her seat was acceptable. I’m sorry - that’s just wrong.
TriMetiquette is at SearchFest 2009
Just wanted to let everyone know that I, Christian Bullock, will be at SearchFest 2009 on March 10th at the Portland Zoo. If you’re going to be there as well, do say hi!
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 […]
You & your seat partner - you’re both in this together
As I rode the 20-line home last night, a thought came across my mind:
“On the bus (and on the MAX too), my seat partner and I are in ‘this’ together.”
By ‘this’ I mean experiencing a pleasant ride to whatever destination you may be going. Thursday morning I got on to a full 20-line bus. There […]
The ‘inbetweener’ seater
We’ve all seen it before, either on the bus or MAX: the ‘inbetweener’
Couple of thoughts ran through my mind when I saw this:
Why does this person think they should be able to occupy two seats?
If you’re riding public transportation, you really shouldn’t be afraid of accidentally touching other people
Unfortunately, the ‘inbetweener’ happens on a […]
Keep your (dog) feet off the seat
I’ve already hit on how some people feel the need to put their feet on the seat on both the MAX & bus. Well, this ‘riding etiquette rule’ now does not only apply to humans:
There are a couple of things wrong here:
Only guide dogs / service animals are allowed on the MAX or bus out […]
Clarification on using strollers on MAX & buses
Josh Collins, Communications Manager for TriMet Operations, contacted me to clarify TriMet’s rules about using strollers on MAX light rail & buses. He says:
“TriMet does not require strollers to be folded on low-floor MAX trains. Three-quarters of our MAX trains have low floors (no steps at the doors), and all new vehicles that we […]