TriMet community partner, Constructing Hope, will use the bus in pre-apprenticeship job training program for people transitioning through the criminal justice system The people who participate in the job training and placement program at Portland’s Constructing Hope workforce development, training and job placement center don’t have a lot of personal possessions. They live on a […]

TriMet applauds the contributions of community members like Jan Campbell, who has worked for decades to make public transit more accessible Many people with disabilities rely on public transit for almost all of their transportation needs. Jan Campbell is no different. She doesn’t know life without a wheelchair, having relied on one since she was […]

TriMet recognizes operators with a demonstrated track record of service and safety, and who exhibit teamwork among their colleagues If you ever wondered about the dos and don’ts of winning the lottery, you can look to TriMet bus operator Tim Maxcy for guidance. There’s a very simple three-part rule in his post-lottery playbook: stay active, […]

Work by TriMet, Raimore Construction and subcontractors, including several that are minority-owned, keep project on track for opening in fall 2022 Just Bucket owner and president, Willie Davis, Jr. admits thast he didn’t always see the benefit of becoming a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. “I became certified in 2002,” remembered Davis. “I saw the fact […]

Due to safety concerns and heat-related mechanical issues on MAX, all MAX service is suspended With record-setting high temperatures causing disruptions to MAX this weekend, TriMet is immediately halting service on all MAX lines from now until the start of service on Tuesday, June 29. The historic high temperatures, which are approaching or exceeding 110 […]

With the Gov. Kate Brown’s order today, social distancing requirements have been lifted on all transit TriMet will no longer be limiting the number of passengers on buses, MAX or WES trains following new guidance Friday from the Oregon Health Authority and Gov. Kate Brown’s office. The decision is one step toward a return to […]

Expect some delays on all MAX lines once temperatures reach 90 degrees; bus windows may be closed to help keep them cool With temperatures this weekend predicted to reach historic highs, TriMet is planning to make service adjustments due to the duration and severity of the heat. Starting on Saturday, June 26, the top speed […]

Set to open in fall 2022, new high capacity bus service will move more people faster between Downtown Portland, Southeast Portland, East Portland and Gresham Big changes for transit are coming to SE Division Street. Today, 40-foot TriMet buses, mostly blue with a few orange stripes, make their way through the Division Street corridor, often […]