All aboard! First of TriMet’s newest MAX trains – ‘the Type 6’ – start serving riders January 16, 2025 by Tyler Graf Two of the new vehicles entered regular service for the first time on Thursday, Jan. 16 The first riders hopped on board TriMet’s new “Type 6” MAX trains on Thursday, Jan. 16, signaling another major advancement in our light rail system. Two of the new vehicles, paired together to create one train, rolled out of […]
Take TriMet to festive lights and local delights for free this New Year’s Eve December 30, 2024 by Tyler Graf With 2025 right around the corner, there’s one annual tradition that’s even more predictable than making (or breaking) a list of resolutions, and that’s riding TriMet for free on New Year’s Eve. TriMet wants you to celebrate responsibly, travel smart and kick off 2025 on a high note. Free rides on buses and MAX trains […]
(VIDEO) TriMet’s ‘Clean Team’ continues major push to keep your system a welcoming place December 17, 2024 by Tyler Graf TriMet’s enhanced cleaning efforts score big for riders and the community following yearlong push If cleaning were a sport, TriMet’s Clean Team would be winning gold. More than a year after elevating our cleaning game with the introduction of the Clean Team, more stations are being power washed, more surfaces are being scrubbed and more […]
Free rides on TriMet are the easy, safe and affordable way to ring in 2025 December 16, 2024 by Tyler Graf Free, late-night service returns this New Year’s Eve starting at 8 p.m. TriMet welcomes you to ring in the New Year with free rides on buses and MAX starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. TriMet is proud to once again bring back our annual tradition, which provides a safe and affordable way to […]
Deck the halls — not the roads — with TriMet as your sleigh this holiday season November 27, 2024 by Tyler Graf TriMet can take you to the best seasonal events without the hassle of parking, but always remember to plan ahead The holiday season is back, and so are the festivities that come with it. Whether you’re heading to Portland’s annual Tree Lighting at Pioneer Courthouse Square, holiday events around the region or doing a little […]
TriMet seeks community feedback on future development of two eastside park and rides November 25, 2024 by Tyler Graf Feedback to help form potential development plans near E 122nd/Menlo Park and E 181st Ave stations TriMet is seeking community input on two new potential developments — one at the E 122nd/Menlo Park Park & Ride and the other at our E 181st Ave Park & Ride. We are exploring opportunities to reimagine how the […]
TriMet lanzará nuevas máquinas expendedoras para mejorar el acceso a las tarjetas de tarifa Hop Fastpass November 20, 2024 by Tyler Graf Las máquinas con pantalla táctil permitirán obtener tarjetas Hop en las estaciones y reemplazarán los boletos de papel In English TriMet lanzará una forma más conveniente de comprar y recargar las tarjetas de tarifa Hop a partir en diciembre, con la introducción de nuevas máquinas expendedoras con pantalla táctil en cinco ubicaciones. Estas permitirán a […]
TriMet to launch new vending machines to improve access to Hop Fastpass fare cards November 20, 2024 by Tyler Graf The touchscreen machines will make Hop cards available at stations and replace Hop tickets En español TriMet will be rolling out a more convenient way to purchase and reload Hop fare cards beginning in early December with the introduction of new touchscreen vending machines at five locations. They will allow riders to buy and reload […]
(VIDEO) Transit-Oriented Development near TriMet’s Hollywood MAX Station reaches milestone with accessibility improvements November 1, 2024 by Tyler Graf As part of the hollywoodHUB development, a new permanent ramp structure leading to the MAX station opens Improved connections have arrived near the Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave MAX Station, with the first phase of public investments completed for a new transit-oriented development project. With TriMet’s leadership and funding, a new and permanent ramp connecting the MAX […]
TriMet construction near SW 11th & Morrison to improve reliability on MAX Blue and Red lines October 30, 2024 by Tyler Graf A weekend disruption from Nov. 16-17 will help upgrade a 100-foot section of the original MAX system in Downtown Portland This November, TriMet crews will make improvements to a 100-foot section of the MAX system in Southwest Portland. This will require a short disruption to the MAX Blue and Red lines near the Galleria/SW 10th […]
