Upgrades to TriMet’s busiest transit center are improving it for the years to come as a clean, reliable public transportation hub
Changes are underway at Beaverton Transit Center as TriMet is making a series of improvements designed to create a more comfortable, welcoming and reliable experience for riders.
Construction has been underway at the Beaverton Transit Center for the past several months. Once completed in spring 2027, the transit center will include new shelters, upgraded lighting and security cameras, accessibility improvements, two bus chargers, new seating and other upgrades.
Beaverton Transit Center will continue to remain open throughout construction, with MAX, WES and buses serving riders. They may notice temporary changes in where some buses stop as work progresses.
The work is part of TriMet’s broader effort to maintain and improve the places our riders use every day, while making strategic investments that help keep the transit system reliable for years to come.
“This project improves and updates the areas of the transit center where riders move through and connect with our various bus and rail options,” TriMet Senior Project Manager for Engineering and Construction Michael Corrente said. “We’re excited for our riders to experience these improvements. Enhancements include everything from our next-generation of high-capacity shelters to audible devices, improved tactile ramps and pathways, along with new security cameras and lighting”
Improving the rider experience
For nearly 40 years, the Beaverton Transit Center has been an important transportation hub for Washington County, connecting its residents with the greater region. The transit center is centrally located, near a mix of businesses and housing, in an area that was already being eyed for MAX expansion when the transit center opened in 1988.
For its first 10 years, the transit center served as a bus layover and transfer facility. With the opening of the Westside MAX Project in 1998, which extended light rail from Downtown Portland to Beaverton and Hillsboro, the transit center was expanded to accommodate trains. Today, it serves seven regular bus lines, MAX Blue and Red lines and WES commuter rail.
With more than 67,000 weekly trips either beginning, ending or connecting there, the transit center is TriMet’s busiest, supporting the local economy and serving as an important gateway to jobs, schools, shopping and other destinations throughout the region.
The upcoming improvements include:
- Larger bus shelters provide riders with more protection from the elements and more seating.
- New digital signs, along with audible text-to-speech devices.
- Enhanced lighting and additional security cameras to improve visibility and support a safer environment.
- More space for buses.
- Two overhead pantograph bus chargers, which will allow battery-electric buses to charge while at the transit center.
- More accessibility infrastructure, including ramps, tactile strips and wayfinding.
Building a better transit system
The improvements at Beaverton Transit Center are part of TriMet’s ongoing effort to keep our transit system in a state of good repair. From replacing aging rail crossings and rebuilding entire MAX stations to upgrading transit centers, TriMet regularly undertakes construction projects that extend the life of critical infrastructure to improve the rider experience.
At Beaverton Transit Center, the addition of charging infrastructure also represents an investment in the future. Over the past several years, TriMet has been transitioning toward a lower-emissions bus fleet, and facilities such as the transit center will play an important role in supporting battery-electric buses. TriMet currently has 34.
In addition to the Beaverton Transit Center, TriMet has also been working to modernize the Oregon City Transit Center. Construction begins in November 2026 and is expected to last until fall 2027. Crews are adding new curbs, ramps and sidewalks to improve accessibility. New lighting, security cameras and shelters are also being installed, as well as a new operator break room building.
Stay informed
While Beaverton Transit Center will remain open throughout the project, riders should expect construction activity and occasional changes to how they move through the area.
TriMet will work to minimize disruptions and maintain access to buses and MAX trains throughout construction. Riders should follow signs and directions at the transit center and allow a little extra time to make connections.
For information about the transit center improvements, visit: trimet.org/bettertransit/transitcenterimprovements