Transit signal priority makes bus travel faster and more reliable by moving our riders around traffic No one likes being stuck in traffic. For bus riders, however, TriMet has a workaround. In partnership with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, we’re making it easier for buses to move through intersections — and past heavy traffic. That […]
Community turns out to thank those who drive buses, trains and streetcars From our mini-run operators to our MAX operators, TriMet is driven — quite literally! — by the people who keep our region moving every day. TriMet is all about connecting our riders to opportunities. Our buses, trains and LIFT vehicles serve as vital
TriMet is celebrating our nearly 1,500 bus and rail operators on March 18; riders and community members are encouraged to show their support as well Monday, March 18, is Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Every year, TriMet takes this day to honor and celebrate the amazing operators who make our service possible. Some 1,463 people work
Latest generation of GILLIG battery-electric buses could welcome riders aboard as soon as spring, improving our region’s livability and sustainability On a partly sunny February day, the first of a new generation of zero-emissions buses rolled into TriMet’s Columbia Operations Facility. The long-range battery-electric buses had been driven up to Portland from GILLIG’s manufacturing center
Jobseekers can learn more about opportunities — and maybe even land an offer — at our Feb. 29 hiring event at DoubleTree Lloyd Center What’s it like to work for TriMet? Come find out at our next big hiring event Thursday, Feb. 29, at DoubleTree by Hilton in Northeast Portland. TriMet is hiring for a
Starting Feb. 25, riders will see increased service on several bus lines, schedule improvements to keep buses on time and a route extension to help workers reach jobs Editor’s note: This news release has been updated with more information. As we continue working to make TriMet bus service better, we’re listening to our riders who
Open houses will be held Jan. 25-Feb. 1, with public input welcomed At TriMet, we’re continuing to redraw our bus service map in 2024 — and we need your help. This spring, we will be putting the finishing touches on a plan to run more frequent buses along routes where we see high demand, extend
Free rides are back from 8 p.m. Dec. 31 through 3 a.m. Jan. 1, and MAX hours will be extended Planning to be out and about this New Year’s Eve? Ride for free with TriMet! Hop on MAX and TriMet buses and ride for free Sunday, Dec. 31, starting at 8 p.m., through Monday, Jan.
