Speaking of Enrique Andrade, I ride MAX nearly everyday and I've noticed recently that a couple operators in particular seem to be cutting off the spanish announcements by using the PA chime. It usually happens repeatedly on a particular trip, if it happens at all. I wonder if there is some explanation for this or if its just a hyper-nationalist anglo working for Trimet who doesn't want a spanish voice on our public transportation. Any thoughts?

Interesting. I don't take MAX very often, but this morning I did, and not only did I hear Andrade's advice, but at Rose Quarter, they played all of his announcements twice(!). Anyways, my answer is: I haven't a clue.

I have met Enrique and he is a lovely person. You might have the pleasure of hearing him interpret in the State Court System if you are ever "lucky" enough to be in court, as he is a Court Interpreter, something I, myself, am aspiring to. Maybe I could be the future female voice of Tram! Except for the fact that it only has 1 stop, maybe they don't need an announcer...Tal vez!