Author Archives: Tia York

Enrollment in TriMet’s low-income fare program goes virtual in response to COVID-19

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New, temporary service lets riders living on a low-income qualify via video chat or fill out an application online, upload supporting documents and receive an Honored Citizen reduced fare card by mail Many in our community are struggling financially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. TriMet’s low-income fare program offers some relief, in the […]

TriMet’s LIFT to begin grocery and food pantry delivery, helping riders stay home and save lives

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Free service for pre-qualified LIFT riders encourages physical distancing and provides access to essential items from food banks, grocery and pet stores TriMet’s LIFT paratransit service is reserved for the most vulnerable riders in our community — those who cannot use regular buses and trains due to a disabling medical condition or disability. Many are […]

Sound the horn: TriMet joins transit agencies across the U.S. to show support for transit employees and other essential workers

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Buses, trains, streetcars to take part in #SoundTheHorn campaign by sounding horns at 12 p.m. Thursday, April 16 TriMet will join transit agencies across the country to ‘sound the horn’ for transit employees and other front line workers who are helping to keep communities going through the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, April 16, TriMet bus, […]

En marzo de este año: Nuevas líneas de autobús de servicio frecuente, viajes más rápidos, traslados más fáciles y esperas más cortas.

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Mejoras en el Servicio Frecuente de la Línea 20-Burnside/Stark y la Línea 76-Beaverton/Tualatin y viajes MAX más rápidos a través del centro de Portland, entre las docenas de mejoras que comienzan el domingo 1 de marzo Los viajes en autobús y tren de TriMet a través del área metropolitana de Portland serán más rápidos y […]

(VIDEO) Coming this March: New Frequent Service bus lines, faster trips, easier transfers and shorter waits

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Frequent Service upgrades to Line 20-Burnside/Stark and Line 76-Beaverton/Tualatin and faster MAX trips through Downtown Portland, among dozens of improvements that start Sunday, March 1 TriMet bus and train rides across the Portland metro area will get faster and more convenient, when we put our spring service improvements in place starting Sunday, March 1. We’re […]