July 2008 - Posts

U.S.A. Move Closer to Third Rate Nation

What gives I ask?  Hello America, let's get with the program, somehow, someway.  We HAVE to get more involved, our country is about to run itself into the ditch on non-productivity. The Chinese have opened their first high speed line, 217mph, Read More
posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:21 PM by adron | 2 Comments
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Transit :: The Easy Way

Yesterday I biked it to work as I have been for weeks now.  Except today I rode the old trusty Streetcar & #35 into the office.  On the way home I hit up the #35 as always, but transferred downtown to the MAX to PGE Park.  From there Read More
posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:59 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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Another Great Reason Portland Kick's Your City's Butt

Take the MAX shopping. Enjoy views like this while shopping. ...and go home in relaxation. ...sometimes I forget how simple it is to just relax, enjoy, and be in Portland.  It's really like no other city in the US - by a long shot! Read More
posted Monday, July 28, 2008 8:42 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Image From My Current Commute

The trip starts out, sometimes with the Streetcar, but 90%+ on the bike.  The streetcar just takes way too long to get me to south west Portland. Future streetcar path down south waterfront.  I can't help but wonder how hard these residents Read More
posted Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:17 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Almost Killed on June 20th...

So Mr. BMW just tears out of the garage even though me and several other people were ALREADY out in front of him on the SIDEWALK!! This is how close he got to me... ...and without a word, and apology, or even really noticing he almost just slammed into Read More
posted Sunday, July 27, 2008 1:55 PM by adron | 0 Comments

WES Scheduled Transfer to Red Line

I had assumed, dangerously so, that TriMet would make sure to setup the schedule of the WES Commuter rail to coincide with the next departure of the Red Line MAX out of Beaverton TC.  I wasn't sure, but it really seemed a no brainer.  After Read More
posted Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:35 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Transit and Reserve Seating

I know transit is supposed to be this mediocre based anyone can get on at any time and ride wherever, etc., etc., etc the statements and ideas go.  But what would be the problem with offering at least SOME reserved seating? Here in Portland, over Read More
posted Monday, July 21, 2008 7:36 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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I Always Wondered About Train vs. Airline Seating

...and this is why you won't feel like a nasty sardine on a train! Acela vs. Airline ShuttleSeat width (maximum)    23"    19"Seat pitch (maximum)    42"    34"AC electrical outlets    Read More
posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 1:25 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Worse Drivers in the World?

Maybe Real Solutions and No More Damned Band Aid Fixes? I think I'm voting for Texas on that note.  I'm sitting in Centralia, Washington enjoying a great breakfast at the Olympic Club and I overhear a conversation on this topic.  An older group Read More
posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:54 AM by adron | 2 Comments
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New Hub Point, AKA - I'm Moving

I've been in the immediate downtown of Portland for 3+ years now.  However there has always been a desire to increase the square footage of the residence and to get a bit more connected in location to transit. When I lived in the south west, at the Read More
posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 9:52 AM by adron | 4 Comments
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Chillin' w/ WES on the West n' South Side

I just stumbled upon an idea.  Yeah, obviously I'm a transit fan or nut or FRN or whatever you want to call me.  I dig knowing how things work and transit is definitely one of those things.  I was recently being the transit hobbyist that Read More
posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 12:05 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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Gas Prices Don't Affect Driving and Elastic Demand is...

So whoever said that was and is full of ______. Anyway, TriMet gains along with every other transit agency in the country right now.  It sure is a good thing we have "something" left after the Governmental and Monopolistic actions of the last 100+ Read More
posted Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:38 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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