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When
weather conditions make travel hazardous: schools close, officials
urge the public to stay at home, and TriMet's LIFT door-to-door
service program may operate at a reduced level.
To
find out whether LIFT has reduced service:
- Listen
for an announcement on the news, or
- call
LIFT at 503-962-8000 and listen to the recorded message
When
the decision is made to reduce the service level, most of
the trips on the schedule are cancelled by LIFT. Otherwise,
thousands of customers would be trying to reach TriMet to
cancel trips one by one. Customers who wish to travel on LIFT
may request a same-day ride if all of the following conditions
are met:
- The
LIFT program is operating at a reduced level of service,
and
- The
LIFT vehicle can safely reach the pick-up and destination,
and
- The
LIFT operator can safely walk the customer between the vehicle
and the door, and
- Resources
are available.
Snow
and ice on roads, walkways, steps and porches can challenge
even the best drivers and the most sure-footed among us. Safety
is TriMet's priority. The driver must be able to safely drive
the vehicle to each pickup and destination address, and safely
escort customers between the vehicle and the door.
LIFT
recommends customers take precautions:
- Dress
in layers
- Carry
important medications with you
- Bring
a snack
- Bring
a small flashlight
- Leave
the front porch light on at home
LIFT:
503-962-8000, TTY 503-962-8058
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