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OPAL: TriMet fare plan unfair to poorer bus riders

OPAL: TriMet fare plan unfair to poorer bus riders By Jonathan Ostar, Contributing Writer Transit equity means identifying and prioritizing the needs of those who rely on transit the most. Fare increases and service cuts should always be a last resort, ye ...

29 Feb 2012 - Street Roots
BTA: Finding philosophers and storytellers in the back of the bus

BTA: Finding philosophers and storytellers in the back of the bus By Rob Sadowsky, Contributing Columnist This is part two of a story “One bad accident puts healthy streets in a whole new light” that first appeared in Street Roots in July about Rob’s expe ...

3 Nov 2011 - Street Roots
Thirty organizations call for fair transfer reform at Tri-Met

Thirty organizations call for fair transfer reform at Tri-Met The following organizations are calling for change with the fair transfer system at Tri-Met, including Street Roots. The campaign is being led by OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon. Come out and ...

27 Sep 2011 - Street Roots
Trying to cut a fare deal with Trimet

Trying to cut a fare deal with Trimet By Amanda Waldroupe, Staff Writer The environmental justice organization OPAL (Organizing People, Activating Leaders) began a campaign on Feb. 21 to get Trimet to extend the transfer times of bus tickets by one hour. ...

11 Mar 2011 - Street Roots