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Monthly Archives: October 2012

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TriMet increases security presence; highlights fare enforcement measures

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October 30, 2012 by Roberta Altstadt

Additional fare enforcers, K-9 unit join security efforts On Tuesday, Oct. 30, TriMet officials announced measures increasing the security presence on the transit system. “We are always vigilant, looking for how we can improve security and increase the safety on … Continue reading →

TriMet prepares for changes on NE Multnomah St.

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October 24, 2012 by Roberta Altstadt

Bus stop changes and new shared bus/bike and bus/auto/bike lanes coming to new “main street” Big changes that will have some impact on TriMet buses and riders are coming to Northeast Multnomah Street in the Lloyd District as the City … Continue reading →

Expect some service impacts from zombies, ghosts and superheroes on Sunday, Oct. 21

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October 19, 2012 by Roberta Altstadt

Plan ahead for event-related bus reroutes and MAX/bus delays The annual Halloween-themed event “Run Like Hell!” will take to the streets of northwest and southwest Portland on Sunday morning, October 21, affecting some TriMet service. MAX service impacts During the … Continue reading →

Week 2 of traffic impacts along SW Lincoln in Downtown Portland due to light rail construction

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October 17, 2012 by Mary Fetsch

SW 4th Avenue exit off I-405 ramp closed Oct.18-19 It’s now Week Two of four for construction along SW Lincoln Street due to the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project. The intersection of SW 4th Avenue and Lincoln Street is being … Continue reading →

TriMet makes it easy to cheer on your team

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October 15, 2012 by Roberta Altstadt

MAX trains/buses deliver fans to Blazers & Winterhawks games Whether heading to a Portland Trail Blazers game or a Winterhawks match, avoid parking and driving hassles by taking TriMet to the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers play their first home … Continue reading →

Another controversial ad in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to run on TriMet vehicles

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October 15, 2012 by Mary Fetsch

Prior court ruling requires TriMet to take all ads regardless of content Beginning today and running for about the next four weeks, the American Freedom Defense Initiative is running a controversial ad that will be posted on some TriMet vehicles. … Continue reading →

Good news: Real-time TransitTracker information for majority of MAX system back online

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October 12, 2012 by Roberta Altstadt

Real-time information for trains traveling between Oak/SW 1st Ave and Lloyd Center MAX station still impacted TriMet has restored TransitTracker for the MAX system, providing real-time arrival information for most trains throughout the system the majority of the time. TransitTracker … Continue reading →

TriMet’s LIFT program to reevaluate weight restrictions

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October 12, 2012 by Roberta Altstadt

TriMet is re-evaluating its weight restrictions for LIFT paratransit customers after a rider raised concerns over travel conditions placed on him because of the weight restrictions and his mobility device. Last month TriMet informed a LIFT customer that it was … Continue reading →

TransitTracker for MAX trains disrupted by auto crash at the Rose Quarter Transit Center

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October 8, 2012 by Roberta Altstadt

Oct. 4 incident destroyed key equipment that feeds train travel information systemwide; fix likely to take 2-3 weeks A single-automobile crash at the Rose Quarter Transit Center on Thursday, Oct. 4 destroyed key communication equipment for the MAX system, disrupting … Continue reading →

Statement by TriMet Bus Operator Leonard James

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October 5, 2012 by Mary Fetsch

Operator Leonard James is still in the hospital recovering from a stab wound that occurred Tuesday night when a man assaulted him and three riders on a Line 33 bus. The suspect, 19-year-old Austin Vanhagen, is facing multiple charges including … Continue reading →

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