For the seventh consecutive year, TriMet has achieved the highest possible bond rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), an independent financial institution known for assessing the creditworthiness of government agencies.  The AAA rating is in relation to our Senior Lien Payroll Tax Revenue Bonds and our ability to repay those bonds. TriMet’s AAA rating […]

Years-long A Better Red project to improve MAX light rail reliability and extend MAX Red Line into Hillsboro completed on time, on budget TriMet’s A Better Red project came to a celebrated close Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, with the official opening ceremony of the MAX Red Line extension into Hillsboro, marking the conclusion of TriMet’s […]

Expansion of MAX night buses and closure of Skidmore Fountain MAX Station to reduce maintenance disruptions and move trains more efficiently in Downtown Portland TriMet is moving forward on two efforts that will improve MAX service. One will speed up MAX Blue and Red Line trips through Downtown Portland. The other will allow more overnight […]

Los pases de un  día, de un sólo sentido o de ida y de 2 ½ horas aumentarán, mientras que los pases mensuales y los límites para los pasajeros que usan su tarjeta Hop Fastpass™ NO tendrán ningún aumento Versión en inglés TriMet quiere recordarle a los pasajeros que algunas tarifas aumentarán el 1 de […]

Activities to take place at Washington Park MAX Station, will help better prepare the region for potential emergency events TriMet and public safety partners will be conducting a full-scale emergency response exercise on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Activities will involve at least 225 people from more than 20 agencies and emergency management partners. The drill […]

TriMet’s expanded agreement with the DA’s office holds criminals accountable while improving overall community safety Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Julian Samuels plays an important role in increasing safety for TriMet riders and employees. He’s one of two deputy DA’s now working to hold people accountable for crimes committed against TriMet riders, employees or property. […]

While levels of drugs detected in University of Washington’s first-of-its kind study of air and surfaces on transit described as “extremely low,” TriMet urges regional crackdown on public drug use     TriMet values the health and well-being of riders and employees, and that’s why we have been working to keep the rampant use of illicit […]

The TriMet Board of Directors welcomes Robert Kellogg as its newest member. Kellogg was nominated by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. The Oregon Senate approved Kellogg’s appointment on June 16, to take effect July 1, 2023. Former Tualatin City Councilor, Southwest Corridor steering committee member joins TriMet Board Kellogg will serve as the director for TriMet […]

Day passes, single ride and 2 ½ hour tickets to increase. Monthly fares and caps for riders using Hop Fastpass™ cards will NOT increase On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, TriMet’s Board of Directors approved a fare increase that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. This is the first increase in our base Adult fare […]