TriMet continues work with regional partners to identify areas for small improvements that make our transportation system better, with faster bus service and improved traffic flow A lot has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping the nation, but as Oregon’s three largest counties emerge from lockdowns and people start moving throughout the region more […]

Aug. 30 service change adds more buses during weekdays on 20 lines, plus schedule and route changes on others TriMet is beginning to add back service, bringing service levels to about 90% of where we were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This will begin when our 2020 fall service schedules go into effect on Sunday, Aug. […]

PSU’s Center for Public Interest Design contest asks how retired light rail vehicles might be reimagined as part of an innovative approach to address social and environmental issues, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic How could a retired TriMet MAX train help address some of the most critical issues facing the Portland metro region, the […]

Annual awards honor and recognize operators who demonstrate superior safety, service and performance The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the heroism and bravery of frontline workers across numerous industries. Among them are TriMet bus and train operators who maintained critical transit services throughout the early, uncertain months of the pandemic, and continue to serve our […]

Buses, MAX trains and LIFT vehicles will pull over, if it’s safe to do so, for moment of silence at 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 TriMet asks the community to join us in a moment of silence on Thursday, June 25, at 7:25 p.m. This date and time signify the one-month anniversary of the […]

Virtual open houses give public opportunity to learn about revised budget, service, safety and security priorities for fiscal year 2021 starting July 1, 2020 TriMet is developing plans for our future. While the COVID-19 pandemic brings many uncertainties, TriMet will continue to provide a service that is safe, reliable and equitable. We are hosting three […]

Aumenta los procedimientos de limpieza, requiere cubrecaras y disminuye el número de pasajeros en los trenes y autobuses entre los cambios dados como respuesta a la pandemia COVID-19 TriMet se une a la comunidad en el lento y cauteloso regreso a la vida cotidiana cuando nuestro rincón de Oregón comienza a reabrirse. Nuestros autobuses y […]

Elevated cleaning procedures, required face coverings and reduced bus and train capacity among changes made in response to COVID-19 pandemic TriMet joins the community in the slow and cautious return to daily life as our corner of Oregon begins to reopen. Our buses and trains continued to roll while most Oregonians stayed home to stop […]