Author Archives: Roberta Altstadt

TriMet Earns Top Credit Ratings Once Again: A Sign of Financial Strength and Stability in TriMet’s ability to repay the Senior Lien Payroll Tax Revenue bonds

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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 […]


Lo que necesita saber sobre las tarifas de TriMet: algunas tarifas aumentarán el 1 de enero de 2024, pero los pases/límites mensuales siguen siendo los mismos

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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 […]


What you need to know about TriMet fares: Some increase Jan. 1, 2024, but month passes/caps remain the same

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Day Passes, Single Ride and 2 ½- Hour Tickets increase, monthly fares and caps for riders using Hop Fastpass™ cards do NOT increase Spanish version TriMet wants to remind riders that some fares will increase on Jan. 1, 2024, but frequent riders who pay using Hop Fastpass™ cards and ride enough to earn a Month […]


MAX Blue and Red lines disrupted on Sunday, Nov. 5, as TriMet and partners conduct emergency response exercise

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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 adds more Multnomah County District Attorney staff to increase safety for riders, employees and community members

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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. […]


TriMet works to combat drug use on board as health experts determine no public health risk from drug residue detected on transit

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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 […]


New director brings law expertise, transportation planning experience to TriMet Board

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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 […]