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Transit As a Community Asset

Leah Harnack

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This article profiles TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen at the time he was leaving his post at the Portland, Oregon agency after 12 years at the helm. The article ranges from Hansen’s thoughts on cutbacks for the agency due to the economy, to transit as a community asset, to the role of transit and sustainability and the role of light rail, which he calls the backbone of the TriMet system. Three lines have been opened during his tenure and bus service has expanded from four to 16 routes. He also discusses the new transit apps that make information more available to riders.

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This article profiles TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen at the time he was leaving his post at the Portland, Oregon agency after 12 years at the helm. The article ranges from Hansen’s thoughts on cutbacks for the agency due to the economy, to transit as a community asset, to the role of transit and sustainability and the role of light rail, which he calls the backbone of the TriMet system. Three lines have been opened during his tenure and bus service has expanded from four to 16 routes. He also discusses the new transit apps that make information more available to riders.

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This article profiles TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen at the time he was leaving his post at the Portland, Oregon agency after 12 years at the helm. The article ranges from Hansen’s thoughts on cutbacks for the agency due to the economy, to transit as a community asset, to the role of transit and sustainability and the role of light rail, which he calls the backbone of the TriMet system. Three lines have been opened during his tenure and bus service has expanded from four to 16 routes. He also discusses the new transit apps that make information more available to riders.

Key concepts: Transit (satellite), Agency (philosophy), Asset (computer security), Transit system, Public transport, Sustainability, Business, Service (business)

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