http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2009/07/15/riders-union-protests-fareless-square-cuts Comments On: Riders Union Protests Fareless Square Cuts by Sarah Mirk en-us Copyright 2009 Portland Mercury. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Portland Mercury readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Portland Mercury. webmaster@portlandmercury.com (Portland Mercury Webmaster) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss
*approves building of multi-billion dollar bridge during recession so traffic is slightly better*

*ignores groups pleading for investment in public transit, hiding behind a board of ineffectual, complacent directors*

*is a self-proclaimed 'green' governer*

lmao oops
Posted by George W.D.D.P. Martin]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:32:03 -0700 Portland Mercury
That being said, the protests weren't *just* over the issue of Fareless Square. We (the Transit Riders Union), oppose ALL cuts to service and fare increases. And we need a board that will actually fight for TriMet's budget.
Posted by Random Working Student]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:19:39 -0700 Portland Mercury Posted by Verasam]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:29:24 -0700 Portland Mercury
Nothing really changes.
Posted by Al M]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:24:03 -0700 Portland Mercury Posted by klemz]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:05:58 -0700 Portland Mercury BS, working class people don't use fareless, they don't live downtown. Fareless is a convenience designed for tourists that in fact is used primarily by homeless.
There are still fareless trains. Adapt.
Posted by spartacus]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:01:17 -0700 Portland Mercury (Hint - the most expensive union benefits in the nation)
Maybe they'll see why routs are being cut and fares go up.
If you want to see what unions can do for the future of a city - check out Detroit.
Posted by D]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:30:29 -0700 Portland Mercury
Plenty of poor people ride to and from work either outside the square, or pass entirely through it on their trip. Just because geography doesn't favor them shouldn't mean they should foot an unequitable share of the bill.
Posted by artemis]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:02:36 -0700 Portland Mercury Posted by TriMet Financial Problems Due to Corruption]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:25:34 -0700 Portland Mercury
But seriously. Good on ya'.
Posted by rich bachelor]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:38:37 -0700 Portland Mercury