May 20, 2020
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Train Hits Lombard Overpass
A Union Pacific freight train derailed
early Tuesday in north Portland, damag-
ing an overpass on North Lombard Street
in the industrial area served by the Port of
Portland. Lombard was closed at North
Terminal Road as bridge inspectors from
the Portland Bureau of Transportation as-
sess the damage.
According to Union Pacific, three empty
train cars came off the tracks as crews were
attempting to move empty rail cars out of
the Port of Portland around 6:15 a.m. One
of the empty cars struck the overpass.
Another access to the port’s Terminal 4
was still open and crews were working on
getting more lanes open.
No injuries resulted from the crash, ac-
cording to Union Pacific. They are evaluat-
ing the scene and will begin removing the
rail cars once necessary evidence is gath-
ered, officials said.
A Union Pacific freight train derailed early Tuesday in
north Portland and one of the cars jammed up against
an overpass on North Lombard Street. (Photo by Portland
Bureau of Transportation)
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New guidelines
issued to slow
virus spread
Anyone who develops symp-
toms of the new coronavirus
(COVID-19) is urged to contact
their health care provider about
testing as soon as possible, ac-
cording to new guidelines issued
Monday from Clark County Pub-
lic Health.
The Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention recently ex-
panded the list of symptoms con-
sistent with COVID-19 and now
urge health care pro-
viders to test all pa-
tients with COVID-19
symptoms, saying ear-
ly testing is critical to
slowing the spread of
the virus.
For people with
either a cough, short-
ness of breath or difficulty breath-
ing, they may have COVID-19
and should call their health
care provider to request test-
ing right away, officials said.
If someone has at
least two of the fol-
lowing symptoms
they should also
call their health
care provider to
request testing: Fe-
ver, chills, repeated
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A TriMet passenger wears a face mask as he prepares to board
public transit. TriMet is now requiring riders to wear face coverings
to support the safety of its riders and employees during the
coronavirus public health crisis.
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the age of COVID-19
TriMet now
requires masks
for safety
On guidance of the Oregon
governor’s office, TriMet an-
nounced additional actions Mon-
day to promote safety during the
coronavirus public health crisis.
“Over the last two months,
TriMet has elevated our cleaning
protocols, provided riders direc-
tion to stay healthy and changed
procedures to increase the wellbe-
ing of our bus operators and other
front-line staff,” said TriMet Gen-
eral Manager Doug Kelsey. “Now,
as we look forward to the TriMet
of tomorrow, we will step up even
more. It is paramount that our cus-
tomers feel safe with the transit
service we provide. Gov. Brown’s
order helps build on everything
we’ve done to date.”
Based on the direction of the
Oregon Health Authority, TriMet
will now require riders to wear
face coverings; install face cover-
ing and hand sanitizer dispensers
inside all buses and trains; and
require passengers to maintain
3-feet distancing from each other
and 6 feet from the operator.
As the governor eases stay-at-
home restrictions in some coun-
ties across the state, TriMet plans
to increase the limits on the num-
ber of people on board, increase
onboard cleaning throughout
the service day, add more opera-
tor safety panels and continue to
educate riders about COVID-19
symptoms and precautions.
The requirement for riders to
use face coverings on transit goes
into effect Wednesday, May 20.
OHA also strongly recommends
riders use face coverings at rail
stations, transit centers and busy
bus stops. This follows the guid-
ance of the Centers for Disease
Control when physical distancing
of at least 6 feet from other indi-
viduals cannot be maintained.
When people wear face cover-
ings it sends a strong message of
community. It shows respect and
caring for our neighbors and each
other, officials said. TriMet urges
riders and its employees alike to
follow this requirement to help
keep everyone safe.
Children under the age of two
should not wear face coverings,
nor should people with medi-
cal conditions or disabilities that
prevent it. Face coverings should
cover both the mouth and nose.
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