TriMet News

Mark Miller

  • Your ticket to Providence Park soccer games and concerts is your fare on TriMet

    TriMet to continue successful partnership with Portland Timbers, Thorns FC in 2025 and 2026

    Image of Portland Timbers fans leaving a TriMet bus stop.

    Your ticket to the game is also your ticket to ride!

    TriMet is extending our partnership with the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

    If you have a ticket to a Timbers or Thorns game at Providence Park, you can use it as your proof of fare on TriMet buses and MAX trains on match days — all thanks to a partnership between TriMet and our professional soccer teams. We began accepting match-day tickets as fare on TriMet during the 2024 season. Starting in 2025, and through 2026, we’ll also accept Providence Park concert tickets as fare!

    For up to three hours before or after the event for which the ticket is valid, you can present your Timbers, Thorns or concert ticket to your TriMet bus operator or TriMet Customer Safety Supervisor as proof of payment. Digital tickets can be displayed on a smartphone or other device. Learn more at trimet.org/providencepark.

    Keep an eye out for the upcoming season schedules, and plan your trip at trimet.org.

    Go by bus or train

    The Timbers, Thorns and TriMet share a common goal: encouraging fans to take transit to and from Providence Park.

    By taking TriMet, you can save on gas and parking, as well as avoid the hassle of traffic and finding a space for your car. Wave goodbye to those match-day parking fees!

    TriMet is also the environmentally friendly way to go! MAX light rail provides 100% zero-emissions transportation, stopping just steps from Providence Park. TriMet bus service is provided by a mix of renewable diesel, hybrid and battery-electric buses.

    Both the MAX Blue Line and MAX Red Line serve Providence Park. The stadium is also served by several bus lines:

    Additionally, late-night MAX bus lines 287, 288 and 292 serve the Goose Hollow and Providence Park MAX stations after train service ends for the night.

    Park and ride

    TriMet has dozens of Park & Ride locations open nights and weekends throughout our service area. Just leave your car and catch the bus or train to Providence Park! Parking at all TriMet Park & Rides is free.

    TriMet is a popular way to get to Downtown Portland! Please keep in mind that close-in Park & Rides may fill up on match days and at peak travel times. Additional Park & Rides are conveniently located close to Highway 26, Interstate 84 and other major travel corridors.

    These Park & Rides along the MAX Blue and Red lines typically have parking available:

    Millikan Way

    SW Millikan Way and 141st Avenue (5-10 minutes from Highway 26)

    400 parking spaces

    Beaverton Creek

    SW 153rd Avenue and Millikan Way (5-10 minutes from Highway 26)

    417 parking spaces

    Elmonica/SW 170th Ave

    1200 SW 170th Ave (7-15 minutes from Highway 26)

    435 parking spaces

    Willow Creek/SW 185th Ave Transit Center

    375 SW 185th Ave (5-10 minutes from Highway 26)

    595 parking spaces

    Quatama

    NE Quatama Street and John Olsen Avenue (5-10 minutes from Highway 26)

    310 parking spaces

    Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds

    701 NE 34th Ave (5-10 minutes from Highway 26)

    396 parking spaces

    Gateway/NE 99th Ave Transit Center

    9839 NE Multnomah St (1-5 minutes from Interstate 84 and Interstate 205)

    690 parking spaces

    A typical MAX ride from these Park & Ride locations to Providence Park takes around 45 minutes or less. You can also catch the MAX Green Line, MAX Orange Line or MAX Yellow Line and make a connection at Pioneer Courthouse Square or Rose Quarter Transit Center stations. Visit trimet.org to plan your trip and take advantage of your match or concert ticket doubling as your TriMet fare.

    Find more information and a list of Park & Ride locations at trimet.org/parkandride.

  • TriMet is prepared for winter weather. Are you?

    Deicer is stocked, tire chains are ready and contingency plans are made in case of snow and ice

    Image of TriMet MAX train at the Rose Quarter Transit Center, alongside workers shoveling snow on the platform.

    As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, TriMet is officially on watch for snow and ice.

    If a winter storm strikes this season, we’ll be ready, thanks to the hard work of our team here at TriMet — including our maintenance crews, operators, customer service agents, safety personnel, Operations Command Center staff and others — as well as our partners at the local and state levels.

    Although TriMet prepares for winter weather for months in advance, extreme conditions can challenge our ability to provide bus, train and paratransit service. Our priority is the safety of our riders, employees and everyone on the road, which may require adjusting service.

    No matter what the winter season brings, riders can prepare by remembering these simple tips: Plan ahead, leave yourself extra time and always check trimet.org/alerts before you go. Sign up to receive service alerts for your bus or MAX line directly via email or text message at trimet.org/email.

    Riders can find more information at trimet.org/winterweather.

    How we prepare

    TriMet has operating facilities for our buses and trains in Portland, Gresham, Beaverton and Wilsonville.

    We stock up on deicer every year. Currently, we have about 68 tons of magnesium chloride — a salt that can slow or prevent ice formation on surfaces. When we put down deicer, we prioritize areas like walkways and stairs at MAX platforms, for rider safety. Even so, we encourage riders to use caution on sidewalks, stairs and platforms as they head to their bus or train.

    New this year, we now have specialized tractors stationed in Downtown Portland and Gresham, which can help us clear snow and ice from the rails. We have snow plows, sanding trucks and other equipment on hand as well.

    Our buses are also ready for winter. We set aside five sets of tire chains for each bus. When winter weather is in the forecast, our hardworking maintenance crews will work overnight, if needed, to chain up buses and get them ready for morning service. Crews may also chain up buses on their routes if winter weather blows in unexpectedly. About 95% of our buses are equipped with drop-down chains, which are helpful when snow and ice begin to fall before our crews can put on the heavier-duty chains.

    If low temperatures are in the forecast, we have “snowbird” crews that can get out to areas that are prone to icing before the rest of our region, such as the higher elevations in the West Hills. These crews will report on the conditions they see, allowing us to coordinate with our local and state partners and adjust service, if necessary.

    Image of tire chains stored in a TriMet bus garage.

    What riders should expect

    Winter weather can be unpredictable! Keep an eye on the forecast, and be aware of weather conditions.

    Riders should always check trimet.org/alerts before setting out. Signing up for service alerts at trimet.org/email can help keep you in the know when conditions are changing.

    All riders should take precautions when going out in winter weather conditions:

    • Dress warmly, and wear bright or reflective clothing for visibility.
    • Always use caution and look both ways before crossing the street or train tracks.
    • Carry a flashlight or other portable light device for greater visibility. Many smartphones come with a built-in flashlight.
    • Consider using traction devices, such as ice cleats that can fit on your shoes or walking poles for stability. If using traction devices on your shoes, step carefully inside buses and trains as they could be slippery on those surfaces.
    • Be careful on and around stops and stations and when getting on or off transit vehicles, as surfaces may be slick.
    • Keep your phone charged so you can receive alerts. TriMet Customer Service is a call or text away: 503-238-7433 (RIDE).
    • Get other important tips for riding during winter weather at trimet.org/winterweather.

    Tire chains can help our buses get traction when road surfaces are slick. While chained, buses are limited to no more than 25 mph. Our priority is getting people to their destination safely, even if it takes more time to get there.

    Our MAX and WES trains typically handle snow well. During winter storms, we monitor conditions carefully. While we’ve taken steps to protect them against winter weather, ice can still build up on wires and tracks during extreme weather. We will adjust or suspend train service as needed for safety.

    LIFT paratransit service may be limited during extreme winter weather. We will reach out to LIFT riders if their trip needs to be rescheduled.

    Our partnerships

    When Jack Frost comes calling, everyone answers. No one faces a storm alone.

    We are grateful to have strong partners during extreme weather events. We work closely with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the Oregon Department of Transportation and other agencies at the local and state levels — sharing information about road conditions and challenges we’re facing, and requesting support when snow, ice or debris block our routes. As always, we thank them for working to keep roads clear for our buses.

    We also work with utilities like Portland General Electric. Extreme weather threatens our region’s electrical grid. Many TriMet facilities have backup generators. However, power outages may result in delays for riders. Utility companies are important partners for us in restoring service and getting riders where they need to go.

    No mention of TriMet’s partnerships would be complete without acknowledging the hard work of first responders. We thank our regional firefighters, EMTs and law enforcement officers for going the extra mile when winter weather strikes. They provide invaluable support to TriMet, as they do for the rest of our region.

  • Chat with TriMet, in advance or on the go, for answers to your travel questions

    Customer support chat offers a new, hassle-free way for riders to connect with TriMet’s Customer Service team

    Image of a smartphone displaying TriMet customer support chat.

    Need help getting where you need to go with TriMet?

    We have a convenient new way for riders to connect with our Customer Service staff. Just visit our website at trimet.org/chat and click the “Chat with Customer Service” button, or click the blue button in the lower right corner of support.trimet.org to open a chat window. You can also select “Customer Service” from the menu on trimet.org for chat and more options.

    You can chat with our Customer Service team members between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. every day of the week. Our representatives will answer questions, provide assistance and work to make your TriMet experience as smooth as possible.

    Chat is just one of many ways to connect with TriMet!

    Riders who prefer to speak over the phone with a Customer Service representative can still call us at 503-238-7433 (RIDE). Our Customer Service team will respond to questions via text, too.

    You can also message us on X, formerly known as Twitter: @trimethelp.

    More options to reach TriMet are available at support.trimet.org and via the “Customer Service” menu option on trimet.org.

    The TriMet Customer Support Center at Pioneer Courthouse Square is open Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Our staff is happy to assist people there, including walk-ins.

    Why chat?

    With chat, our Customer Service team can engage with people quickly and provide information that riders can review at their own pace. It’s a fast, easy way to ask questions and get answers from a live person, and it works on the go as well. You can chat from your smartphone, your tablet or your desktop.

    Chat is another tool for riders to interact with and get information about using TriMet. Riders can still call or text us at 503-238-7433 (RIDE). Language interpretation services are available by phone. We also have lots of information on our website, trimet.org, with many pages available in six languages.

    Customer Service can help you with planning a trip, paying fare, navigating our website and more.

    For security help

    If you have a non-urgent security concern, you can call or text 503-238-7433 (RIDE) at any time. You can also click the badge-shaped “Security” button on trimet.org to file a report with TriMet Security. Our security hotline is staffed 24/7.

    We also have blue-light security phones on several MAX platforms that connect directly to our security team and are available at any time.

    In an emergency, contact 911 right away.

    Make a connection!

    TriMet connects riders with opportunities throughout the Portland metro area. Our website, trimet.org, also provides opportunities for riders to plan trips, check to see when a bus or train is arriving, and get the latest info about our service.

    Both on desktop and mobile devices, the most prominent feature when you go to trimet.org is an interactive map. Users can check this map to see where our vehicles are, as well as find the best options for getting from point A to point B. Click the triangular “Alerts” button to see important service information, including temporary bus stop closures, elevator outages and route detours.

    TriMet’s average weekly ridership, across our five MAX lines, 78 bus lines, WES commuter rail and LIFT paratransit, is well over 1.3 million and continuing to grow. We’re upgrading our systems — including our website, transit vehicles, fare vending machines, security operations center and beyond — and improving service to provide more benefits for more riders.

    TriMet is focused on meeting riders’ transportation needs, and we’re continually working to improve the rider experience. Your feedback matters to us!

    Our Customer Service center is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except on select holidays. Visit trimet.org/holidays for more information about holiday service.

  • TriMet gives union workers a raise

    New Working and Wage Agreement, effective Dec. 1, 2024, brings new benefits for employees represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757

    Image of a TriMet FX2-Division bus operator at the wheel.

    One of the top places to work in Oregon just got even better!

    Effective this week, TriMet’s union employees earned a 4% raise. That wage increase is part of a new Working and Wage Agreement TriMet negotiated with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 757, which took effect Dec. 1. The contract runs through late 2028. It includes annual increases in pay, with an overall 13.64% increase over the four-year contract.

    The contract also has new and expanded benefits for union employees, including:

    • A tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, intended to support employees who are taking higher and continuing education courses.
    • A child care subsidy of up to $150 per month, helping to allay the increased cost of child care. (Effective Jan. 1, 2025)
    • An increase in TriMet’s employer contribution to each employee’s 401(a) retirement plan, now at 9% and increasing to 10% in 2028.

    Those who join the TriMet team in the months ahead will enjoy the higher pay and expanded benefits as well! We’re currently hiring bus and rail operators, mechanics, technicians, and maintainers, among other key positions. Visit trimet.org/careers to learn more. Joining TriMet now will help us continue expanding and improving our transit service as we keep the region moving.

    Forbes Magazine ranks TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon and the top Oregon-based employer. Competitive pay, excellent benefits and opportunities for growth are just a few of the reasons why.

    What’s the deal?

    The Working and Wage Agreement covers more than 2,800 union employees at TriMet.

    To provide greater stability for everyone involved, TriMet and ATU leadership this year negotiated a four-year contract, instead of the usual three-year deal.

    In addition to upping pay, the new contract increases longevity pay for most employees with eight or more years of service, as well as hourly wages for certain overnight maintenance shifts.

    We’re also adding new utility cleaner positions. Together with improvements in how we schedule cleaning crews, this furthers our mission to create a world-class rider experience on TriMet.

    Join our team!

    Whether you’re looking to start a long-term career, trying to line up a part-time job or something in between, TriMet has great opportunities for people with a wide range of abilities and qualifications.

    TriMet’s bus and rail operators skillfully serve riders, getting them where they need to go safely and efficiently every day.

    Our maintenance workers keep our fleet of buses and trains on the move and our facilities clean and welcoming for riders.

    Our customer service representatives connect with riders and help them to have a good experience using our system.

    Many positions come with a $7,500 hiring bonus! We also offer learning and leadership courses, apprenticeships and mentoring opportunities, and more to help our employees grow, succeed and thrive at TriMet. Certain jobs are only open to internal applicants — part of our efforts to provide a pathway to advancement for TriMet employees who want to progress in their career.

    Check out a full listing of job opportunities at trimet.org/careers. You can also sign up to receive new job postings and event notices by email.

  • TriMet adding weekend bus service in Gresham and Troutdale

    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.

  • (VIDEO) TriMet’s 2024 Rail Operator of the Year: ‘You should apply here!’

    Shana Peck says it ‘makes my day to make people happy,’ getting riders to their destination on MAX

    TriMet Rail Operator of the Year Shana Peck.

    TriMet is hiring bus and MAX operators!

    These positions come with a $7,500 hiring bonus! TriMet is also giving operators a raise and expanding benefits under our new Working and Wage Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 757. The union represents most of our employees, including all operators. Under the new contract, the hourly wage for operators starts at $29.35 and increases to $42.75 within three years.

    Learn more about being a TriMet bus operator at trimet.org/driveforus. Those interested in operating MAX should check out trimet.org/maxoperator. Applications are being accepted now at trimet.org/careers.

    TriMet recently honored outstanding employees with our Employee Choice Awards. Our 2024 Rail Operator of the Year, Shana Peck, was excited to be recognized even though she’s only been with TriMet for a little over two years.

    For Shana, joining TriMet was a great way to advance her career and serve her community. She says others should consider making the same leap.

    Beginning a ‘real career’ with TriMet

    Shana Peck officially joined TriMet in 2022. She had been working closely with the organization for nearly a decade, including six years as a supervisor for LIFT, TriMet’s paratransit service. LIFT operators and supervisors are contractors, but TriMet oversees operations.

    “I just decided TriMet’s where I wanted to begin my real career,” Shana says.

    Her dream was to run MAX trains. At the time Shana joined TriMet, only employees who had driven a TriMet bus were eligible to apply for MAX operator jobs. With her previous experience driving for LIFT, Shana took the wheel for TriMet before soon moving to MAX.

    This year, TriMet has a new policy. We’re now accepting MAX operator applicants from outside TriMet. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in the transportation industry, one year of customer service experience and three years of driving experience. Find details at trimet.org/maxoperator.

    “I think it’s fun operating the trains,” Shana says. “And I’m excited to see where I grow in my career here.”

    Opportunities and possibilities

    TriMet invests in our employees, helping them succeed, excel and thrive.

    “There’s lots of room for growth,” Shana says, speaking from personal experience.

    TriMet offers learning and development courses for employees, as well as financial support for employees who enroll in higher and continuing education courses outside of TriMet. The new Working and Wage Agreement increases that support, also offering a child care subsidy and more expanded benefits.

    “You should apply here!” Shana says. Joining TriMet is a “great opportunity,” she adds, with family-wage jobs and excellent benefits. Having moved from bus to MAX, it makes Shana feel good to know TriMet supports employees in reaching their goals. TriMet often promotes from within the organization, so employees with leadership skills can further advance in their careers.

    Applying with TriMet

    TriMet has big plans to expand and improve service throughout our 533-square-mile service district, which covers parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. In August, we rolled out one of the biggest service updates in our 55-year history. We want to build on that momentum!

    Right now, though, we need more operators to provide the level of service we envision. That includes more Frequent Service bus lines, better connections between neighborhoods and job centers, and extended service to growing communities in places like Beaverton, Happy Valley and Hillsboro.

    Visit trimet.org/careers to browse available jobs and apply online. We now offer a $7,500 hiring bonus for new mechanics, technicians and maintainers, as well as operators! We’re also hiring for many other positions.

    TriMet was recently ranked by Forbes Magazine as the top Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as Oregon’s top “Transportation and Logistics” employer. Forbes’ ranking is based on a survey of employees in each state.

  • Active-duty military, veterans save up to 72% on TriMet fare

    Honoring active and former military members with our Honored Citizen reduced fare

    TriMet-Vets Employee Resource Group members pose in front of TriMet's Veterans Day bus.

    TriMet salutes our veterans this Veterans Day and reminds all past and present members of the armed forces that they qualify to ride TriMet with our Honored Citizen reduced fare. With half-price daily fare and unlimited rides for just $28 a month, it’s a small but lasting salute to their courage and sacrifice.

    Further honoring those who have served our country, TriMet rolled out a special bus design in today’s annual Portland Veterans Day Parade, with TriMet employees who have served proudly joining as well. The bus design was created by TriMet Graphic Designer and Navy veteran Preston Covey.

    TriMet Veterans Day bus in the Portland Veterans Day Parade.

    Honoring our armed forces and veterans

    One year ago, TriMet granted eligibility for our Honored Citizen reduced fare to active-duty, reservists and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. With that, TriMet became the first large transit agency in the United States to offer reduced fare to both active-duty military and veterans. This policy recognizes the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by those who serve our country in uniform.

    Among other groups that qualify for TriMet’s reduced fare:

    • Adults age 65 and older.
    • People with disabilities.
    • People on Medicare.
    • People on Oregon Health Plan, SNAP or TANF.
    • People who qualify based on income.

    Frequent riders can save up to 72% with Honored Citizen fare!

    While the number of signups continues to grow, there are still tens of thousands of people living in our service area who are eligible — but may not realize they qualify — for reduced fare on TriMet.

    We encourage more people who qualify to apply for Honored Citizen fare! This fare program is part of our commitment to equity, breaking down barriers to ridership and creating a welcoming, accessible transit system. Learn more at trimet.org/equity.

    How it works

    Visit trimet.org/reduced to find out if you’re eligible for reduced fare on TriMet. We have a simple online application process. In-person applicants are also accepted at various locations.

    If you qualify for Honored Citizen reduced fare, we’ll issue you a personalized Hop Fastpass® card with your photo on it. Tap this fare card at the green Hop card reader whenever you ride. You can load money onto your card with several easy options — including online and on the Hop app, as well as in person at retail outlets that partner with TriMet or at the TriMet Customer Support Center in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Visit myhopcard.com/getacard to find the location nearest you!

    Holders of an Honored Citizen fare card pay half the regular cost of an Adult 2½ Hour Fare or Day Pass. They also pay no more than $28 per calendar month on fare, earning a Month Pass after paying for the equivalent of 10 Honored Citizen Day Passes.

    Because Honored Citizen fare is integrated with Hop Fastpass®, users can also ride C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar with their Honored Citizen fare card.

  • TriMet now offers $7,500 hiring bonus for mechanics and other select maintenance positions

    Increased bonus for many union maintenance positions and training opportunities aims to bolster TriMet’s ability to provide reliable transit service

    At TriMet, we are dedicated to providing safe and reliable transit service. The backbone to that is our amazing Maintenance team. To increase its ranks, we are increasing our hiring bonus for select maintenance positions to $7,500, up from $2,500. Eligible maintenance jobs include mechanic, technician and maintainer positions, along with apprentices and trainees for those positions. 

    The increased hiring bonus comes as pay increases go into effect for all TriMet union positions Dec. 1, 2024, as part of our new Working and Wage Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 757. In addition to medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans at low or no monthly cost, the new four-year contract brings new benefits and opportunities:

    • Increased employer contribution to union employees’ 401(a) retirement plans.
    • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250
    • Child care subsidy of up to $150 per month

    TriMet also supports employees by offering pathways for career advancement. In-person and virtual learning classes are offered throughout the year, free of charge, to all employees. Mentoring opportunities are available for many employees. Certain jobs, like transportation supervisor, are 100% filled through internal promotions.

    Building our workforce to keep region moving

    Earning a $7,500 bonus is a fantastic way to start a career at TriMet. We continue to offer it to both bus and MAX operators. As we bring more operators on board, we must increase our staffing at maintenance positions that support bus, MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar operations too.

    TriMet is committed to providing a transit system that meets the needs of our regions, both now and in the future. That’s why we are investing in a skilled workforce that supports bus and rail service throughout our service area. We plan to add more service in the coming months and years, even after extending the MAX Red Line and creating new bus lines in August — one of the biggest service expansions in TriMet’s history.

    Join the top-rated Oregon-based employer!

    Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as the No. 1 Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as Oregon’s best “Transportation and Logistics” employer. That ranking is based on a survey of employees in each state.

    With well over 3,500 employees, TriMet isn’t just one of Oregon’s best-rated employers — we’re one of Oregon’s largest employers, too.

    TriMet provides transit service throughout a 533-square-mile area, which includes parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. That service includes bus lines, five MAX light rail lines, the WES commuter rail line and LIFT paratransit service. We also provide employees and training for the Portland Streetcar, which is owned by the City of Portland and operated separately from TriMet.

    Buses and trains don’t run by themselves! We count on our more than 2,800 union workers not only to operate our vehicles, but also to maintain them and keep our system ship-shape.

    From bus mechanics to rail technicians and beyond, many of the jobs that keep TriMet and our community moving now offer a $7,500 hiring bonus. You can see a full list of open positions at trimet.org/careers.

  • La extensión de las opciones lingüísticas del sitio web de TriMet permite a más personas acceder a la información sobre el transporte público

    La página web trimet.org se ha mejorado y ahora permite a los pasajeros obtener información en español, vietnamita, chino simplificado, ruso y coreano

    This news release is also available in English.

    Como parte de los esfuerzos de TriMet para hacer que nuestros servicios estén disponibles para más personas, hemos realizado una importante actualización en nuestro sitio web, trimet.org. Ahora, las personas que hablan español, vietnamita, chino simplificado, ruso o coreano como su idioma materno pueden ver la aplicación web de nuestra página de inicio y las páginas de contenido de las rutas en su idioma materno. Estos son los primeros idiomas añadidos, además del inglés, y son los más hablados en nuestra comunidad. Esperamos añadir más idiomas en el futuro.

    La ampliación de idiomas refleja la diversidad de nuestra comunidad y el compromiso de TriMet con la igualdad y la inclusión. Ahora, más usuarios pueden planificar viajes, conocer el recorrido de autobuses y trenes, aprender a viajar y mucho más. Al reducir las barreras lingüísticas, más personas pueden acceder a la información sobre nuestros servicios y recursos, lo que les facilita llegar a donde necesitan ir utilizando TriMet.

    Un transporte más inclusivo

    El idioma no debe ser una barrera para acceder a los servicios de TriMet. Nuestro sitio web actualizado ayuda a responder a las diversas necesidades de nuestra comunidad.

    ” Nosotros damos la bienvenida a todo el mundo en TriMet, ” dijo el Gerente General de TriMet Sam Desue Jr. “Ofrecer información en otros idiomas da a la gente más independencia y hace que sea más fácil aprender sobre TriMet, acceder a nuestros servicios y conectarse a puestos de trabajo, educación y otras oportunidades en toda el área metropolitana de Portland.”

    Cómo acceder a la nueva función de selección de idiomas

    Utilizar nuestro sitio web con la nueva función de idiomas traducidos es muy fácil. Visite trimet.org para ver un menú de navegación totalmente actualizado, con la notable colocación de un botón “Language” o “Idioma” en la parte superior derecha de la barra de navegación:

    trimet.org en inglés…
    …y en español.

    Sólo tiene que hacer clic en el botón “Language” o “Idioma” y obtendrá una lista de los idiomas disponibles. A continuación, seleccione su idioma preferido. La aplicación de nuestra página de inicio cambia todo el contenido a tu idioma preferido, lo que facilita la planificación de un viaje, la consulta de rutas y el seguimiento de tu viaje. También podrás navegar a otra información que te ayudará a moverte:

    • Cómo viajar en autobús, MAX y WES.
    • Cómo comprar la tarifa.
    • Mapas y horarios.
    • Los programas para tarifas reducidas.
    • Información y elegibilidad para el programa LIFT.
    • Viajar en bicicleta y mucho más.

    Otras mejoras

    Además de la nueva función de selección de idioma, trimet.org presenta otras ventajas para el usuario, que facilitan el uso de lectores de pantalla, control por voz y navegación con teclado. También hemos colocado los botones “Seguridad” y “Alertas” en un lugar más visible, junto al botón “Idioma”, en la parte superior derecha de la página de inicio. Tenemos planeado añadir más funciones en el futuro para adaptarnos a las necesidades de nuestros usuarios.

    ¿Listo para intentarlo? Visite trimet.org para planificar su próximo viaje, consultar horarios y mucho más.

  • Expanded language options on TriMet’s website give more people access to transit information

    Improved trimet.org now lets riders view content in Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Russian and Korean

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    As part of TriMet’s efforts to make our services available to more people, we have made a major improvement to our website, trimet.org. Now people whose first language is Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Russian or Korean can view the web app on our homepage and rider content pages in their native language. These are the first languages added in addition to English and are the most commonly spoken languages in our community. We hope to add additional languages in the future. 

    The expansion of languages reflects the diversity of our community and TriMet’s commitment to equity and inclusion. Now, more riders can plan trips, track buses and trains, learn how to ride and more. By reducing language barriers, more people can access information on our services and resources, making it easier for them to get where they need to go using TriMet.

    Making transit more inclusive

    Language should not be a barrier to accessing TriMet services. Our upgraded website helps accommodate the diverse needs of our community. 

    “We welcome everybody on TriMet,” said TriMet General Manager Sam Desue Jr. “Offering information in other languages gives people more independence and makes it easier to learn about TriMet, access our services and connect to jobs, education and other opportunities throughout the greater Portland metro area.”

    How to access the new language selector feature

    Using our website with the new translated language function is easy. Visit trimet.org to see a fully updated navigation menu, with prominent placement of a “Language” button in the top right of the navigation bar: 

    trimet.org in English…
    …and in Spanish.

    Just click on the “Language” button and you’ll get a list of the languages available. Then, select your preferred language. The app on our homepage switches all content to your preferred language, making it easier to plan a trip, check out routes and track your ride. You’ll also be able to navigate to other information to help you get moving:

    • How to ride bus, MAX and WES.
    • How to purchase fare.
    • Maps and schedules.
    • Access Transit programs for reduced fares.
    • LIFT information and eligibility.
    • Riding with bicycles and much more.

    Other improvements

    In addition to the new language selection feature, trimet.org features other user improvements, making it easier for people using screen readers, voice control and keyboard navigation. We also placed the “Security” and “Alerts” buttons in a more prominent spot–next to the “Language” button on the top-right side of the homepage. We plan to add more features in the future to accommodate our riders’ needs.

    Ready to try it out? Visit trimet.org to plan your next trip, check schedules and more.