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Transit for MS.Pub Trip Planning Answers (page 5) 1. SE Duke & 81st, 232 feet 2. 2. Stop ID 1551 3. 3. Bus #19 Woodstock/Glisan to Gateway TC 4. Check the route sign for Bus #19 and check the posted Stop ID #1551 5. about 5 min, SE Duke & 60th 6. 1/3 of a mile. Puzzle Answers (pages 14-15) Safety Station: When you are waiting for the bus or MAX stay where you can be seen, away from buildings, trees, and cars. Fare Game: Frog—Hop on!; Bat—He hung out too long!; Zebra— Because it saw the zebra crossing! Crossing Out: Watch for MAX trains. STUDENT EDITION How to use Portland’s public transit bus and light rail The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 503-823-5185, Relay: 711. 02/19 16 You’ve got options Crossing Out Can you make it across? Your mission is to find the secret message that you need to cross MAX tracks safely. Public transit in Portland includes buses, light rail, streetcar, and even an aerial tram. With the right fare, public transportation can Cross out words that: get you almost anywhere you want to go in or near the city! So Start and end with the same letter what’s the difference? Sound the same but are spelled differently—match words in column A with words in column C only Bus TriMet operates 80+ bus lines across Are bodies of water Portland. Bus routes connect people to important locations such as schools, libraries, Are fruits and grocery stores. Hop on the bus at street- Are body parts—in columns C & D only side stops. TRIMET.ORG Are planets—in columns A & B only Now read the words that are left! MAX Light Rail (Metropolitan Area Express) TriMet operates five MAX light rail A B C D lines that run on special tracks across Portland. The MAX routes connect the Tart Ocean Eyes Stream Portland City Center to neighboring cities like Hair Raspberry MAX Melon Beaverton and Gresham. There are also major destinations in Portland (like the Pluto Test Write Arm airport). Hop on the MAX at designated stations. TRIMET.ORG Watch Neptune Hare Trains Through River Peach Droid Break Banana Threw Tenant Portland Streetcar The Portland Streetcar serves the Portland City Center and the inner Right For Lake Stomach eastside, including the Pearl District, Lloyd Pale Saturn Pail Orange District, OMSI, and Portland State University. There are 3 streetcar loops. Pear Skis Brake Pond PORTLANDSTREETCAR.ORG Noon Transit Pair Level 2 15 Transit Puzzles for Passing the Time But wait, there’s more! Answers on the back page! Here are a few other options for getting around. Safety Stop How can you be safe at bus stops and stations? To find the answer, combine the letters with the pictures, Portland Aerial Tram Portland’s Aerial Tram is a adding or subtracting letters as shown. partnership of the City of Portland and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). One of the nation’s only aerial commuter trams, it travels between the South Waterfront neighborhood and Marquam Hill. Trips going down are free! GOBYTRAM.COM WES Commuter Rail (Westside Express Service) The WES Commuter Rail line is as an extension of the MAX Red Line, serving Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, and Wilsonville. WES runs on weekdays during the morning and afternoon rush hours, with trains every 30 minutes. TRIMET.ORG/WES C-Tran C-Tran is the public transportation agency in Clark County, Washington, which serves the Vancouver area. Several C-Tran bus lines extend into Portland City Center to connect with TriMet bus Fare Game Animal jokes for the bus! and MAX lines. C-TRAN.COM Why did the Why did the What did the bat miss bus stop? bus driver say the bus? Columbia Gorge Express Yes, you can take a bus to the frog? all the way to the Columbia Gorge! The bus connects to Gateway Transit Center with stops at Rooster Rock, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, and Hood River. Schedule varies seasonally. COLUMBIAGORGEEXPRESS.COM 14 3 Trip Planning Tools Etiquette TriMet Trip Planner, Transit Tracker, and Service Alerts are easily Transit is all about getting a lot of people where accessible at TRIMET.ORG via desktop or mobile device. they need to go in a small space. Here are some tips for being kind and respectful so we can all Trip Planner Find the have a better ride. fastest trip with the fewest transfers. Yield the priority seating area These areas are for seniors and people with disabilities. It’s ok to sit here but be Enter your start location prepared to move for someone who (such as your home needs it. address) and your final destination (such as school). See someone with a stroller or groceries? They might really appreciate the extra space! Edit these options to customize Watch for Service Keep aisles clear Make room for passengers your trip by departure/arrival time boarding and deboarding. During rush hours, some or how far you are willing to walk in Alerts on routes in passengers may need to stand in the aisle. between stops. your suggested trip plan! These may You can even add biking Keep your stuff to yourself Place big items like delay or alter backpacks on your lap or on the floor to allow room for into your transit plan by your route. using the Travel by options. other passengers to sit beside you. Only seats go on the seats Keep your feet on the ground and make room for other passengers to sit in Use TransitTracker to check seats next to you. arrival times: Save your lunch for later Keep food and drinks in Enter Stop ID number, or closed containers. If something spills on the bus, paper Find your stop by line towels are located behind the driver. number, travel direction, and stop location Plug in to turn up the volume When listening to music, watching videos, or using sound on your phone, plug in your headphones to be respectful to other See page 8 for riders. Other ways to check arrival times: more about Use your inside voice Quiet conversations with your Call 503-238-RIDE (7499) Stop ID #s! friends are ok. Refrain from yelling or talking too loudly Text your Stop ID # to 27299 in person or on your phone. 4 13 Street Smarts Test your transit planning skills! Consider these tips for staying safe and strong on public transit. Let’s plan a trip! Visit TRIMET.ORG and click on the Trip Waiting for the bus/MAX Planner. In the “From” field, enter SE 82nd & Duke; in the “To” field, enter Lane Middle School. Click “Get Light your way. In dark or low-light conditions, Directions” and see if you can answer these questions: use your phone or other light to signal the bus 1. Where is the bus stop? How far will you walk to get there? driver that you want to board. 1 Keep your head up. Stay alert and look around 22. What is the Stop ID number for the bus stop? as you walk to your transit stops. Limit distractions such as your phone. 33. Which bus do you need to catch? Trust your intuition. If someone makes you uncomfortable, cross the street or walk in the 44. What are two ways you can tell if you are at the correct stop? other direction. Find a buddy to go with you whenever possible. 55. How long will the bus trip last? When should you get off? On the Bus/MAX Know your route. Plan a few “safe havens”—a 66. How far will you walk from the bus stop to the school? business or friend’s house—where you can go if you have to get off in a hurry. How did you do? Check your answers on the back page! Strike up a conversation. If someone makes you uncomfortable, move to a different seat and Now let’s say we want to go back where we started. start talking to someone else. Let’s check TransitTracker to see when the next bus Say something. Don’t be afraid to tell the bus arrives. If you don’t know the Stop ID number, follow driver if someone is bothering you or if you need these steps: help. Click “By Line” and scroll down to the #19 bus. Under “Direction” select “To Mt Scott & 112th” (this means Have you experienced a hate or bias incident? we want to head east). Report it on-line at REPORTHATEPDX.COM. Under “Stop” scroll down to select SE Duke & 60th (stops are Portland United Against Hate (PUAH) is a listed in order along the route—this is also a quick way to community coalition. Reporting hate incidents keep track of when your stop is coming up while on board). will help PUAH understand the effects of hate Click “Get Arrivals” to see the next 2-3 buses due for arrival. violence and provide support to those who are Try planning a trip from your home to your school or other targeted. All reports are confidential. 12 destination! 5 Fares Getting on board A TriMet fare can be used on the bus, MAX, Streetcar, WES, and Validate fare before boarding via Hop reader, ticket C-Tran. You can switch to a different bus or train (called a machine, or phone app. If fare inspectors are on board, transfer) multiple times using the same fare within 2.5 hours for a they will ask to see proof of valid fare so keep it handy.
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