I think the city is starting to refer to incidents of this type as "aeration". That said, I think it's worth noting that the transit connection is tenuous. The "station" involved is a city sidewalk, and the light rail tracks are in the street. No indication that any rolling stock was involved or that any of the participants were passengers.
Isn't that the main problem with Max -- that Max stations are not separated from sidewalks and other public areas? Anyone can access either without restriction.
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I think the city is starting to refer to incidents of this type as "aeration". That said, I think it's worth noting that the transit connection is tenuous. The "station" involved is a city sidewalk, and the light rail tracks are in the street. No indication that any rolling stock was involved or that any of the participants were passengers.
Posted by Allan L. | August 29, 2011 6:16 PM
The "station" involved is a city sidewalk, and the light rail tracks are in the street.
That's an interesting way to define away crime on MAX.
Posted by Jack Bog | August 29, 2011 8:52 PM
Isn't that the main problem with Max -- that Max stations are not separated from sidewalks and other public areas? Anyone can access either without restriction.
Posted by Nolo | August 29, 2011 10:20 PM
If the Mayor would simply ban steak knives, this wouldn't have to happen again.
Posted by Mister Tee | August 29, 2011 10:36 PM
I think it's worth noting that the transit connection is tenuous.
Im sure that is comforting to any passengers on MAX at the time.
Posted by Jon | August 29, 2011 11:08 PM