May 2008 - Posts

Fare Increase to Cover Full Cost of Operations!

Ok, not really.  As anyone in the know around the transportation industry knows, nothing fully pays directly for itself, even the famed auto mode.  So fare increases are coming that will cover a bit more of the multi-million dollar overruns Read More
posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:03 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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The Official Steel Bridge Closure

June 1–August 30: TriMet buses will not use Steel Bridge; detours in place June 10–August 24: Bridge closed to all vehicles August 2–24: TriMet MAX will not cross Steel Bridge; shuttle buses provided I'm still curious, if anyone knows, what exactly Read More
posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:41 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Red Line Ridership, and Calculations for Total Throughput on the Banfield Corridor

This Sunday I took a trip out to the Best Buy by the airport.  It was a little later in the afternoon when I boarded the Red Line to the airport.  The interesting thing that I noticed was that the number of patrons riding the Red Line, on a Read More
posted Monday, May 26, 2008 10:50 AM by adron | 8 Comments
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Feds Crawl to Incompetence as Union Pacific Silently Creates Grandeur

Light Rail Construction Impresses, Funding Depresses I've been watching the the downtown Portland Mall Light Rail Construction with curiosity.  Impressiveness often comes to mind at the number of things that have been planned for, accommodated and Read More
posted Friday, May 23, 2008 9:58 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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Amtrak Adds Some Roll-Up Reports to Scheduling

I was navigating around Amtrak's web site today and found a new little feature in relation to on time performance.  A roll up report based on the host networks on-time performance and interruptions.  Here's a quick screen shot, to find out more Read More
posted Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:29 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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Gas Prices Won't Affect/Increase Transit Ridership

It was spoken/written once.  Obviously the statement was delusional! Sounder Gets it Kickin' Sounder ridership is up 28%!  28% is a MASSIVE jump.  If gas prices go up another 10-20% it actually will make the billion plus they blew on getting Read More
posted Friday, May 16, 2008 5:05 PM by adron | 1 Comments
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Beaverton Transit Center, Where is the Center?

Contemplation #1 I took this photo recently while on a photo spree out west of downtown Portland.  The Beaverton Transit Center stop is a great stop, for transit, but not so much else.  Contemplation #2 So the Beaverton Transit Center is just Read More
posted Friday, May 16, 2008 10:28 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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California High Speed Rail Authority Interactive Map - AWESOME!!!

http://www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov/map.htm Just go check it out, very nice job they did.  Thanks to Nick for posting the link via comment.  Technorati Tags: HSR,High Speed Rail,California High Speed Rail Authority,California,Map del.icio.us Read More
posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:09 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Random Photo w/ Those Crazy Adron Thoughts! :)

Contemplation #1 I took this picture and immediately laughed.  I haven't bought gas in over 2 months!  Looking at those prices I'm glad I ride that Streetcar thingy back there instead! Contemplation #2 Argh, the country will be connected again Read More
posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:15 AM by adron | 4 Comments
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Megadeth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, and a Train Trip

So I'll be heading down on the ole' Amtrak Cascades route to Salem.  The trip will be to catch the Gigantour show at the Salem Armory.  If anyone out there in the blogosphere is going, wants to go, and wants to hit the train up make sure to Read More
posted Friday, May 09, 2008 9:53 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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HR 1650 - Re-regulation and Increased Burdens for Freight Rail

A Fix for Something that isn't Broken First off, there are a ton of other Bloggers hitting this topic.  So I'll stick some links at the bottom of this write up.  There are also links to this bill and other information to track the status of Read More
posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 11:01 PM by adron | 6 Comments
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HR 1650

So it seems I've gotten into a tumble by damning the HR 1650 bill and coming out in support of the freight rail industry. On that note I'm going to do some weekend reading and provide my 2 cents, the facts, and some data along in bullet points for the Read More
posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:09 PM by adron | 0 Comments

Freight System in Severe Jeopardy

So the worse news that I've heard in a long time happened today.  The House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 1650.  I have only harsh words for the coming news and days.  I'm sure the railroads see that too, as they've stated many times.  Read More
posted Monday, May 05, 2008 2:27 PM by adron | 3 Comments
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Observations on the West Side

On my Sunday outing I've made a ton of observations and had a few conversations of interest too. As I was strolling through the construction areas in Beaverton for the new commuter rail I started wondering how the vehicles for this line, and especially Read More
posted Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:39 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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The First Ticket Machine Works

I got up today and headed out and about into the beautiful sunny weather of Portland.  Boarded the streetcar at 21st and Lovejoy.  I departed ways with the streetcar down on 11th and walked over to Stumptown Coffee at Ace Hotel.  With coffee Read More
posted Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:17 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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