Semi, but not too, interesting. The obvious counterpoint is that the people facing the highest percentage increase are 2-zone annual passers, and according to the chart, only 0.1% are minorities falling into that category. If Trimet really wanted to take a dump on civil rights, they would've jacked the percentage increase on all cash tickets, but not as much on monthly and annual passes. The opposite appears to be true, however.

It's worth pointing out that Tri-Met receives only a small portion of ticket revenue. The amount they receive really needs to be increased. It's also worth noting that people who take fare tickets to court can get away with as little as a $60 fine (usually $250).

I don't see where you get falafelstomper's point to be "hire more inspectors/focus on fare enforcement." falafelstomper's point seemed to be that fare enforcement is ALREADY costing more than it rakes in. Fare inspections are also, imo and purely anecdotally speaking (my own observation), likelier to zero in on poorer-looking, younger, and particularly young nonwhite riders.

falafelstomper's other suggestion, that property taxes should fund Tri-Met rather than payroll taxes, reminds me that payroll taxes are regressive, due to the cap.

No arguing with this excellent article!
You did know that Trimess has an office of TRANSIT EQUITY AND DIVERSITY?
As with all Trimet executive positions, its a joke and nothing but window dressing.
Lawsuit time somebody?
I got my very own special lawsuit coming against that white collar criminal they call the TRIMET GENERAL MANAGER....

Another option for a more predictable source of revenue would be to redirect all parking revenue to transit.