(VIDEO) Improvements coming this spring to TriMet’s MAX Blue Line east of Gateway March 26, 2025 by Tyler Graf A two-week project, April 27-May 10, will improve the durability of TriMet’s original rail line Mark your calendars. Improvements are coming to the MAX light rail system this spring. TriMet will perform a series of upgrades on the MAX Blue Line east of the Gateway/NE 99th Ave Transit Center from April 27 through May 10. […]
Free and easy: TriMet is best way to go for Thorns fans March 19, 2025 by Mark Miller Tickets to any Thorns home game in 2025-26 can be used as TriMet fare before and after event As the Portland Thorns prepare for their first home game of 2025, you can plan your free trip to Providence Park at trimet.org. That’s right: free! For up to three hours before kickoff and after the final […]
This spring break, take TriMet! The easiest, most affordable way to start your vacation March 19, 2025 by Tyler Graf TriMet’s MAX Red Line offers a fast, affordable and hassle-free way to get to and from Portland International Airport Spring break is right around the corner. It’s time to dust off your luggage, review your travel itinerary and plan your trip to Portland International Airport with TriMet. This year, 820,000 people are expected to pass through […]
TriMet celebrates Transit Driver Appreciation Day March 18, 2025 by Mark Miller Annual day of recognition, March 18, highlights amazing work of bus, MAX, WES, Portland Streetcar and LIFT paratransit operators Every day of the year, TriMet’s hardworking transit operators drive the streets of communities across the Portland metro area, getting people where they need to go. On March 18, Transit Driver Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating these […]
(VIDEO) Join TriMet’s maintenance team and make over $90,000 in year one March 13, 2025 by Mark Miller Workers receive excellent benefits, union representation and opportunities for advancement Are you a mechanic or vehicle technician looking for a new job? Come join the team that keeps our region moving! TriMet is hiring bus mechanics, light rail vehicle technicians and other important positions that are eligible for a $7,500 hiring bonus! Buses, trains and […]
(VIDEO) Say ‘thanks’ to the region’s transit operators on Transit Driver Appreciation Day March 11, 2025 by Tia York Join TriMet in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our region’s transit operators on Tuesday, March 18 What’s the best way to show a transit operator you appreciate the work they do? There’s the classic Portland way, with a wave and a “thank you” as you head out the door, and there’s the more […]
TriMet releases proposed FY2026 budget March 5, 2025 by Roberta Altstadt The public comment period begins today, March 5, 2025, for TriMet’s proposed budget for the upcoming year. Our fiscal year 2026 begins July 1, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2026. The proposed budget is posted online at trimet.org/budget. TriMet’s fiscal year 2026 proposed budget outlines $1.94 billion in spending and holds the line—with no […]
(VIDEO) TriMet connects communities, commuters on Line 40 February 25, 2025 by Mark Miller New bus line, with weekly ridership over 5,000, runs from Sellwood to Swan Island TriMet rolled out new bus lines in 2024, as we continue to implement our Forward Together service concept. The most popular of these new lines, so far? Line 40-Tacoma/Swan Island, with service connecting Portland City Center to the Sellwood neighborhood in […]
More buses, better connections on TriMet for workers February 19, 2025 by Mark Miller March 2 brings upgrades for 10 bus lines, along with adjustments to schedules, stop locations Does rush-hour traffic get you down? Leave your car behind and take the bus to work! TriMet is adding new service to employment centers in Hillsboro and North Portland on Sunday, March 2. We’re improving several bus lines to better […]
Timbers ticketholders take TriMet to and from home games for free! February 18, 2025 by Mark Miller Leave your car at local Park & Ride, show your digital game ticket on board as proof of fare The Portland Timbers kick off their home schedule Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. So, what’s the best way to get to Providence Park and cheer on the home team? Take TriMet! If you have a ticket to […]
