Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Oxymoron of the Week: Tri-Met Customer Satisfaction

(Jack Bog's Blog)
I defended Trimet in this instance, that doesn't happen very often.

THE TOTAL FAILURE OF AMERICAN POLICY MAKERS

 Transit across the country is rising dramatically since gas prices have started climbing again.
How have the policy makers dealt with American's need for transit service?
BY CUTTING SERVICE WHILE BUILDING PORK PROJECTS!

U.S DOT: Transit Ridership Up Again in February, Increase Highest Since 2005 | Transportation Nation

NJ

TRENTON — New Jersey Transit doesn't plan to raise fares in the new fiscal year.
Executive Director James Weinstein told members of the Assembly Budget Committee on Monday the fiscal 2013 state budget does not include any fare increases.
Weinstein also explained the agency has ordered 1,400 buses, which will be phased in to replace older vehicles.