Joey Yax (of http://www.joeyyax.com) used the “Care to Share” contact form to send me his thoughts about what he dislikes when riding the MAX. From Joey:

- people that sit on the stairs or floor

- people that stand in front of the doors on a crowded max and refuse to move out of the way when someone needs to get off

- people that play their music so loud I can hear it over my headphones

- hate it when people invade your personal space. For example holding onto a pole to keep balanced and someone leans their back against your hand…

- bags. Have no problem with people bringing a bag along… Its the people that dont seem to remember that they have this big fat bag on their shoulder or back and proceed to knock everyone around them around with every move they make.

Gotta say, Joey brings up a lot of potential TriMetiquette post material. Love the music one - I understand if I can hear your music a little, but when I hear it like I had your earplugs on, that’s a problem.

Remember - anyone can click on that “Care to Share” link up above and leave your thoughts about TriMet riding etiquette or even things that bug you when riding the MAX, bus or streetcar… would love to hear them!

Since when did a seat on the MAX or bus have a sign on it that said, “Your dirty feet are welcome to be placed here”?

Not only is this some “TriMetiquette” but isn’t this something that is universally taught all during schooling? You’re in elementary school - your teacher tells you to not put your feet up on a seat. You’re in high school - your teacher tells you not to as well. Now that you’re on the MAX though, it’s perfectly fine to do it! Come on now…

To me, putting your feet up on another is really a sign of disrespect. If there are people on the MAX or bus, then you’re disrespecting other people. If there aren’t any people riding at that time, then you’re disrespecting TriMet’s property.

So please: keep those feet off of the seat.