@1 yes. I am totally in favor of this because I used to support the warning system, but a lot of people abused it. I have had a machine not work and I was not cited because all you need to do is give them the station where you boarded. I have seen them give less breaks to people ( mostly under 30) but I have overheard a lot of kids say things like "I already have 2 exclusions, I don't need this shit". So pay the fucking fare! If you are going to work, you must have some money, right? Obviously we are talking about MAX, because it's fairly hard to ride a bus for free. Also, there is a large free zone. Pay the damn fare for your sake and everyone else's( or do you want them to keep hiking up fares?)

did they lay out when these actions are happening and the economic profiles of the folks being warned, cited, etc.? how much of this enforcement is happening to the "stereotypical scofflaws - freeloaders" that appear that are the bane of every oregonlive commenter and how many are poor people trying to get around town who can't pay now and will have a harder time when the fares jump again?

@seanpdx...I have been on those trains. I can't say I blame them. Also, they are generally half empty. @5...I don't have much money at all and I always pay. It's not worth a 100$ fine. Half the people I see cited are kids in school or people under thirty going to or from a show/ party. I think they can afford it if I can, as it is very hard financially for me right now.

@geyser (I know you hate me and such but) agree 100%

I'm fine with fare inspections. I'm not okay with people being targeted by fare inspectors. I'm not okay with their ability to give exclusions and citations even when presented with valid fare. I'm not okay with the bully behavior of fare inspectors. I'm very much opposed to forcing any citizen to produce an ID card, especially if they've proven they have fare. I don't care if ANY fare inspector thinks a person is lying about their age or name or address. In this country we are all presumed innocent and we are not required to carry ID cards.

I'm not okay with Trimet "hearings" not really being about listening to the customers they serve. Trimet is a bully. I feel sick that I'm poor enough to be forced to use their services. If anyone thinks Trimet doesn't unfairly target poor people, think again. I don't like that people get harassed by Trimet fare inspectors. Their behavior is nothing short of rent-a-cop behavior. It isn't a safe or pleasant environment.

If Trimet really wants ridership up and make their budget shortfall, they'd be better off spending money on eliminating the crime that happens on Trimet, keep fare inexpensive and make it a better commute for the average person.