TriMet adding weekend bus service in Gresham and Troutdale

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Line 81 will run on all days, connecting communities and serving commuters

Image of a TriMet Line 81 bus at Gresham Central Transit Central, displaying the header destination Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park.

TriMet’s latest bus service improvements are coming to East Multnomah County on Sunday, Dec. 1.

We’re adding more buses on Line 81-Kane/257th, including on weekends. We’re also making a small route adjustment to serve more people in Gresham.

The improved Line 81 will now provide weekend service to the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park (TRIP), a major jobs center that is home to Amazon and FedEx facilities. It will continue to connect with the MAX Blue Line, FX2-Division and other lines at the Gresham Central Transit Center, so commuters can get to and from their jobs every day.

You can find more information at trimet.org/servicechange. Plan your trip now at trimet.org — just select a date on or after Dec. 1, and see the best travel options for you.

The Line 81 upgrade is the latest to come from our Forward Together service concept. Through Forward Together, we’re making improvements across our entire bus network to better serve riders, connecting them with jobs, schools, services and opportunities, and making our buses work better for people, especially those who rely on transit to get where they need to go.

What’s changing?

Starting in December, you’ll see Line 81 buses running on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weekdays.

We’re also adjusting the route of Line 81. Instead of running along Northeast Division Street between Kane Drive and the Gresham Central Transit Center, the improved line will run along Southeast Powell Boulevard, similar to the route that Line 80 currently takes.

With more buses running on Line 81, including weekend service, we are discontinuing Line 80. We’re making this change because of low ridership on Line 80, as well as overlap with Line 81 for much of its route — making Line 81 the best option for most riders. Service to Glenn Otto Park will be discontinued due to low ridership.

We’re adjusting schedules on a few additional bus lines elsewhere in our service area to improve connections for riders and keep buses running on time. They include:

These schedule adjustments will make our bus system more reliable and help riders get around, especially those whose trip includes two or more lines. Visit trimet.org/servicechange for more details.

Forward Together

The improvements we are making to our bus service are included in our Forward Together revised service concept.

We began developing the Forward Together concept in 2022, with riders and the community. Our goal is to improve connections and service for people throughout our region, and particularly for those with low or limited incomes. We know many people depend on TriMet for transportation to job sites, classes, health care appointments and more. To make a better bus system for them, we are adding service, adjusting schedules and shifting resources where they’re most needed.

As we prepare to roll out additional Forward Together improvements in the years to come, we will continue to gather community feedback.

For more information, visit trimet.org/forward.