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100
How far does MAX Blue Line go to the West?
Hillsboro
100
What bus lines serve PCC Rock Creek Campus?
#67 Bethany to PCC Rock Creek and #52 Farmington to PCC Rock Creek. BONUS: PCC Shuttle!
100
What has many legs, arms, and smartphones; laughs too loud; constantly shares TMI--and is really annoying to travelers minding their own business & trying to enjoy their ride?!
A bunch of teenagers on TriMet who are totally unaware of their annoying impact as a group!
100
What is one good thing to remember when riding the Portland Streetcar?
It does not stop unless you request a stop. The way to request a stop is by pushing the little yellow strip along the inside walls, or by pressing the stop-button on the post near the doors.
100
What is the name of the new transit bridge in Portland?
Tilikum Crossing. Bonus point: What language does the work does Tilikum come from, and what mean?
200
What general direction do you travel from Village Home to downtown Portland?
East (Eastbound)
200
Name 2 bus lines closest to Village Home.
#76, #78
200
Hanging, doing gymnastics, and other monkeyshines on the overhead handrails on MAX is both safe and socially appropriate behavior. True of False?
FALSE, you pack of monkeys!!!
200
You can bring your bike aboard which of these 4 TriMet vehicles: Bus, Max, Streetcar, WES?
All the above! (On a space-available basis)
200
What is the closest Max stop to Voodoo Donuts and Saturday Market?
Skidmore Fountain
300
What 2 downtown streets are the Transit Mall located on?
5th & 6th Avenues
300
Name at least 3 bus lines that serve Washington Square?
#43, #45, #56, # 62, #76, #78
300
Loudly sharing & laughing videos on your phone while other people are quietly riding, thinking, reading, minding their own business is A-OK! YES or NO?
Ummm…No. So please don't!
300
For regular bike commuting, where can you reserve a bike locker?
Reserved bike lockers are available for rent at most rail stations and transit centers. First-come, first-served racks are available at most MAX and WES stations.
300
What is the penalty for not showing a valid fare to Fare Inspector?
Base fine is $175 (can go up to $250.
400
What divides Portland into East and West?
Willamette River
400
What is the name of the streetcar stop closest to the River and South waterfront? Hint: Where we met Richard Walker on his bike.
RiverPlace
400
What is TriMet policy about food & beverages onboard?
Eating is not allowed on TriMet, but you can bring food and drinks on board in closed containers.
400
Describe 3 strategies you can use if someone is bothering you or acting unsafe on TriMet or in the community?
Ignore, don't respond or engage with them. Move to a different area. Say in an assertive voice: "Leave me alone!" Tell the Driver / Operator. Ask a fellow passenger to help you. Walk into a nearby business and ask for help. Call a safe person on your cellphone. In emergency, use your "outdoor voice" and yell for help! Call 911.
400
What is Mobile Ticket?
NEW! TriMet Tickets app lets you purchase and use tickets and passes instantly on your phone—anywhere, anytime. Just download the free app, register your debit/credit card in our secure system, and you're ready to go.
500
What divides Portland into North and South? Hint: Starts with a "B"
Burnside Street
500
Name 3 of the 5 stations for WES Commuter Rail?
Beaverton TC, Hall/Nimbus, Tigard Transit Center, Tualatin, Wlsonville
500
Can I take my pet lizard on TriMet?
Unless it's a service animal, your pet must be kept in a carrier.
500
How can you have an impact right now in helping make TriMet even better in the future?
Help make transit better in your community. We want your input to help plan improvements to transit service, stops and crossings in your community. Between 2013 and 2015, TriMet is asking riders, residents, neighborhood groups, governments, schools and businesses for their feedback to create a long-term vision for transit service. Together, we will identify and prioritize opportunities to improve bus service as well as pedestrian and bike access to transit. Help make transit better in your community. Go to: TriMet.org / The Future Of Trimet.
500
Name at least 5 places to get TriMet route & schedule information?
TriMet Trip Planner website, Bus stop / Transit Center signs & video screens, Call 238-RIDE Transit Tracker (24- 238-RIDE trip planning assistance (business hours), TriMet Operators (drivers), printed schedules, TriMet office Pioneer Square