Probably not. Choice is not an option when dealing with government agencies with behavior-modification oriented agendas.

I can't believe that Trimet has anything at all to say about this decision. I wonder what public transportation in the Portland region would look like if everyone opted out of Trimet. Trains that run in circles, union benefit costs all but eliminated. But with, buses that could only go to city limits... Could be interesting. The down side is that people with disabilities who do notmuse Lift services would be severly limited as to where they could go and may not be able get to Dr. appts., shopping, or visit with friends and family. there should be a way to disband Trimet and start over or use private subcontractors instead.

You want to privatize transit?
HERE is one place where all bus service is privatized.

Come on Al. There are better options.

If all TriMet did was ahlt light rail and buy these modern buses they could stabilize the aqency.

http://www.lasvegasvegas.com/content/las-vegas-bus-system-rated-one-best-us-1306747057

"A report issued by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy ranks the Las Vegas Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) as one of the best in the nation. Recently implemented BRT routes in Las Vegas have the convenience, speed and feel of a light rail system at a fraction of the cost."

I'm generally supportive of mass transit as most here know, but the way Tri-Met runs this agency is very problematic for me.

In Boring's case, they tend to burn the candle on both ends: Extend service out to the extreme suburban fringes through dense business corridors in order to capture the employer tax base, but then turn around and provide such a low level of service that the system becomes unusable to those regions.

The answer is measures such as this, and they'll probably see more attempts if Boring succeeds.

I'd rather see a mass transit system succeed than see successions. A more constructive approach would be to mandate a minimum service level to all regions served, and let Tri-Met make the decisions. Want to cut back service to unusable levels? You'll have to give up that tax base. It's as simple as that.