EAST COAST v. WEST COAST: #SummerOfHell Transit Response That Doesn’t Crush the Soul

EAST COAST v. WEST COAST: #SummerOfHell Transit Response That Doesn’t Crush the Soul

(ABOVE: photo via TriMet facebook)

As we continue our slog through the #SummerOfHell #TrainPain here in the New York/New Jersey area, where Hoboken has become a curse word to Garden State commuters, let’s take a quick glance out to the Left Coast.

In Portland, Oregon, triple-digit high temps have put considerable strain on the transit infrastructure, sparking mechanical failures and delays system-wide on the area’s TriMet train lines.

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The challenges have been exasperating, for commuters and transit workers alike:

So much so, that TriMet sent out the following text message to its riders this morning:

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TriMet is not inspecting fares or expecting fare payment today due to continuing network issues. Also, stay hydrated & plan for delays due to extreme temps today.

Imagine that—because the train isn’t running on time, you don’t have to pay for it.

That’s what happens when transit is treated like a service, rather than a revenue stream…

Anyway, enjoy your commute home tonight.

(H/T: hMAG Oregon Bureau)

 

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Authored by: hMAG