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Fare is Fair? A look (back) at TriMet ticket machine performance
Back in June, Portland Mercury reporter Matt Davis and I spent a Sunday checking out ticket machines along the MAX Yellow Line and portions of the original Blue Line. We took along my video camera to document the results. Matt wrote up an article at the time, but my video project wasn’t completed until recently.…
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TriMet announces new security measures, personnel.
TriMet issued a press release yesterday outlining expansion of it’s security measures. Announced enhancements include: Hiring 15 more police officers. Hiring additional Field Supervisors (who may now check fares) and combining them with Fare Inspectors. Working with the District Attorney to request legislative changes to increase fines and penalties. Using a TSA grant to add…
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TriMet withdraws plan for immediate changes to Fareless Square
This info comes courtesy of the Portland Mercury Blog, which has posted a TriMet Press Release. As of this writing, the press release is not yet available on the TriMet web site. Read the full post at the Mercury: TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen may have skipped two public hearings on the matter, but apparently…
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TriMet: Should Fareless Square Hours be Limited?
TriMet has scheduled public meetings regarding Fred Hansen’s recent proposal to limit the hours of operation of Fareless Square: In response to recent security concerns TriMet’s General Manager has outlined a new security plan as part of a multi-faceted strategy to improve safety and security at night throughout the transit system. An important element of…