TriMet’s 82nd Avenue Transit Project fueled by $55.5 million grant from Portland Clean Energy Fund December 18, 2024 by Tia York TriMet FX®–Frequent Express bus service will reduce traffic congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions and provide better access to jobs along 82nd Avenue, home to TriMet’s busiest bus line TriMet is celebrating a $55.5 million grant awarded by the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) for the 82nd Avenue Transit Project. The Portland City Council’s approval of […]
TriMet dedicates new transit mobility center to lifelong advocate for people with disabilities November 19, 2024 by Tia York Named for TriMet Committee on Accessibility Transportation (CAT) Chair Jan Campbell, the new space will serve as an accessibility hub for riders unable to use TriMet buses and trains due to disability or a disabling health condition TriMet is opening a new transit mobility facility, with a new location and a new name. Located in […]
TriMet launches survey to improve connections with riders of all languages November 18, 2024 by Tia York With questions about transit use, language and communication preferences, the survey will help TriMet understand how to best support our community’s language needs Spanish translation At TriMet, we are always working to make our transit service better and more welcoming for all. To help us best support and communicate with riders who speak languages other […]
TriMet lanza una encuesta para mejorar las conexiones con los pasajeros de todos los idiomas November 18, 2024 by Tia York Con preguntas sobre el uso del transporte público y las preferencias de idiomas y comunicación, la encuesta ayudará a TriMet a comprender cómo podemos atender mejor las necesidades de nuestra comunidad en cuanto a idiomas. English translation En TriMet, siempre estamos trabajando para mejorar y hacer que el servicio de transporte sea más accesible para […]
Survey shows approval of TriMet increasing as agency investments in safety, security and cleanliness get noticed September 30, 2024 by Tia York Annual survey found improved opinions of TriMet service and safety among both riders and non-riders but large gap remains between those who use the system and those who do not At TriMet, we’re making transit better, with service that comes more often and helps you reach your destinations faster. We’re adding safety and security personnel […]
New members bring added passion for uplifting marginalized communities, youth to TriMet Board of Directors September 25, 2024 by Tia York Erin Graham and JT Flowers join the Board and begin serving in new roles on Oct. 1 With confirmation by the Oregon Senate, TriMet’s Board of Directors welcomes two new members: Erin Graham and JT Flowers. Selected by Gov. Tina Kotek, the new members will fill seats vacated by former Board President and District 2 […]
Oregon’s new drug law will improve safety on TriMet, in public spaces starting Sept. 1 August 13, 2024 by Tia York TriMet’s security improvements, combined with new law making possession of illicit drugs a misdemeanor, continue to make riding safer As TriMet continues our efforts to provide safe, welcoming and reliable transit service, we look forward to the Sept. 1 revision to Oregon law making possession of small amounts of illicit drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine […]
Dr. LaVerne Lewis becomes first Black President of TriMet’s Board of Directors July 24, 2024 by Tia York Appointed to the Board in 2021, Dr. Lewis served as Vice President from 2023-2024 and becomes the agency’s first President of African American descent During its July 24 meeting, TriMet’s Board of Directors elected Dr. LaVerne Lewis as their new President. Lewis will begin her term on August 1, 2024, becoming the first person of […]
From jobs to schools and services, TriMet improves connections to opportunities with August 2024 service change July 17, 2024 by Tia York Summer rollout includes improvements to bus service; two new bus lines; new bus network in place of late-night/early-morning MAX service; expansion of MAX Red Line service to Hillsboro; and new names for three MAX stations TriMet is rolling out one of our largest-ever service updates on Sunday, Aug. 25. Riders can expect new and more […]
TriMet Board adopts budget gearing up for continued ridership gains in the year ahead May 22, 2024 by Tia York $1.84 billion budget provides framework to grow ridership, improve the customer experience and add service, as operator staffing levels allow During its May business meeting, the TriMet Board of Directors adopted the agency’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The $1.84 billion budget supports TriMet’s goals to restore ridership to pre-pandemic levels and beyond in an ambitious, […]
