Possible changes afoot on the #6
On my way home from last night’s OurPDX meet-up, I noticed a sign posted at the #6 stop on NE Grand & E Burnside. I soon noticed they were present at most of the stops as I made my way home.
TriMet has planned three public meetings seeking comments/feedback about possibly changing the #6 line. The proposed route change includes removing #6 line service from downtown and assuming the current #70 line’s route. The new route would run from Jantzen Beach to Milwaukie by way of the Lloyd Center. The change, if approved, would go into effect in May 2009.
So far, there’s no additional information on TriMet’s site about the proposed route change. Hopefully, that will change soon.
Now I’m trying to remember just where I heard the rumor that the #10 may also terminate on the east side of the river instead of heading downtown as well. I know I read it in something semi-official…
TriMet, how about some communication already?
It is bizarre that there’s nothing on TriMet’s site about this change or the upcoming public meetings. The proposed route change would be a huge deal, especially for those who take the #6. Unless TriMet is going to run buses more frequently, the idea of one of the most-crowded lines taking over another route seems crazy.
The service changes were recently discussed in the Hollywood Star News, I believe. I do recall both the 6 and the 10 being messed with. It’s all because of the infernal east side streetcar.
Now I remember - yes, it was the in the Hollywood Star. (Sadly, I’ve already recycled the paper and it’s not online.)
Maybe there was further info in the huge stack of unread Oregonians I also recycled at the same time, ugh.