WHY DO WE DO THIS?!
We have 10,000 design standards but still end up with this nonsense.
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WHY DO WE DO THIS?!
We have 10,000 design standards but still end up with this nonsense.
TriMet’s new proposal for the #19 bus: retain service along NE Glisan from Gateway to downtown, and combine that with #58 continuing on to Beaverton TC.
Pretty solid solution; both lines have similar frequency and it provides a more grid-like thru route (albeit w/ modest frequency compared to #20).
The proposals are online now.
To provide feedback, you can e-mail the TriMet Board of Directors or pre-register to give virtual or in-person testimony:
Wednesday, March 18:
Board listening session
Wednesday, March 25:
Board public hearing
Go to trimet.org/servicecuts to learn more about the service changes and cuts, and how to share feedback with TriMet’s Board.
All but one of the proposed changes will take effect Aug. 23, 2026, if approved by TriMet’s Board.
Our service proposals now make changes to 34 lines, with the proposals for the following 10 lines updated based on recent feedback from riders and the public:
10, 16, 19, 34, 38, 58, 63, 96, 97 and 156.
No changes will be made to lines 22 and 23 at this time.
The lack of permanent signage for detour routes and a way to report outages is as baffling as it is insulting.
One more sad way that the current US administration makes it so that we can’t have nice things.
I had the pleasure of going to the Ig Nobel ceremony in 2010 and it was a real hoot; our loss is their gain.
The Oregon State Legislature is looking for a Digital Accessibility & Design Specialist. The role is based in Salem at the capitol, with some remote work possible:
oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/sor_external...
#a11y #orleg #oregon
Agreed. I don’t even feel comfortable with the FX2’s branding as FX, TBH. Evening headways are way too long to justify branding it so prominently as “frequent.” Headways jump from 12 to 30 (!) minutes after 7:30pm.
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A single straight line is deceptively tricky, but figured it out after stewing for a minute.
Routle - TriMet
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The drummer from Gang of Four was my English teacher in college.
In the intervening months I’ve rediscovered my appreciation for a good walk, but man, if you’re just tryna get somewhere it takes so much longer on foot. Even though I’ll be riding very cautiously now, I’m going to feel like I’m flying 😄
Took my first bike ride in months today — 145 days since my last ride (but who’s counting 😅)
I broke my collarbone last October and finally got the go-ahead to start riding again today 🙌 It was just a little amble around the block, but it felt great to be back in the saddle.
#bikeFun #pdxBikes
The funniest version of this is the DuckDuckGo app, which appears as “DuckDuckGo, Duck .ai (optional)” in the app store. It’s like they’re to bragging and apologizing for it at the same time 🫠
An unfortunate reemerging talking point in this city is that drivers need to park as close as possible to where they are going in order to be safe. It erases transit riders, pedestrians, cyclists. It is important to push back on that.
Feeling proud albeit a bit surprised of my 1st-turn win for this one yesterday 😳 I’ve never been on that route, either! (Took me at least 3 tries each for the other westside routes the days before.)
Sadly my bike has gone missing. Last seen outside of Double Barrel on Feb 28th between 5 and 8pm. Please lmk if you see it!
No war with Iran.
If you're thinking about running for Portland City Council in D3 and you believe in legalizing more housing, creating diverse, welcoming, walkable neighborhoods, fighting freeway expansion, protecting important programs like Preschool for All... give primarying Senator Taylor a thought instead.
B66624Z is the Oregon plate on this black Dodge ram truck with bed cap
BLN0078 is the Oregon plate on this black Dodge Charger
CSN 7178 Oregon plate on a green Ford Explorer SUV
More ICE vehicles leaving the facility
brown Honda Odyssey van pulling out of ICE facility with plates too blurry to read
plate 529 JJK from Oregon on a blue Dodge charger
Oregon plate 929 HNC on a beige Dodge caravan
Oregon plate 623GMZ on a white jeep compass SUV
ICE vehicles seen 3:07PM by observers in Portland, OR
“Wrong answers only” 🙃
CALLING ALL PORTLAND AREA TRANSIT NERDS:
Wordle but for TriMet routes—Routle
www.routle.city/trimet
Look out, NYC, Portland has its own Brooklyn Bridge now! City council passed the naming resolution for what we used to call the Holgate railyard overpass. It's not a sexy bridge, but at least it has a name now. (Thanks @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social for getting funding for some signage)
Add Portland’s ZGF to the list of companies working with ICE and adjust contracting policies accordingly
Incredible to check out the newly “refreshed” Hollywood Library. Public libraries are the bedrock of thriving communities, and Portland has some of the best libraries out there. I hope you visit this one or another in our area soon!
LABOR SAYS: ICE OUT / NO HUMAN BEING ILLEGAL FEB 20 | 12-1PM MEET AT MULT. CO. COURTHOUSE CORNER OF SW MADISON & SW 1ST) MARCH TO PORTLAND CITY HALL March on Vasquez & Wilson Our city has banned the use of tear gas. Our state has a long tradition of sanctuary. In this charged historical moment, these values must be more than words; they must be enforced. The Oregon labor movement will continue to organize to protect our neighbors.
🚨March on Vasquez & Wilson🚨
Demand the Mayor and DA enforce the law to protect Portlanders against fascist thuggery.
Labor says: ICE OUT!
🗓️ Feb. 20, 12 PM, MultCo Courthouse (SW Madison & 1st)
Our February meetup is tonight! Join us at 6:00pm Pacific for a virtual presentation by @devonpersing.bsky.social and @segdeha.com on continuous accessibility. RSVP for the meeting link; details below!
#PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX
