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, […]
TriMet’s $1.75 billion budget for next fiscal year drives toward major ridership increase March 13, 2024 by Tia York With continuing investments in safety and security, cleanliness, service improvements, system reliability, workforce development and climate action, TriMet looks to sustain and grow ridership into the future As we head into our next budget year, TriMet is thinking big for our agency and our region. We’ve put a priority on ridership and getting more people […]
New executives add more than half a century of transit maintenance experience to TriMet’s leadership team February 28, 2024 by Tia York TriMet has named two new members to the executive leadership team: Dan Blair is the Executive Director of the agency’s newly developed Transit Systems and Asset Support Division and John Weston is the new Executive Director of Maintenance Operations, the position that Blair had been serving in an interim capacity since early 2023. Both executives will […]
Faster, easier fare payment is at your fingertips as TriMet expands Hop Fastpass® benefits to contactless bank cards February 21, 2024 by Tia York Use your contactless bank card, mobile wallet or smartwatch to purchase Adult fare and earn a Month Pass as you ride! TriMet is always looking for ways to make riding our transit system faster, easier and more convenient. And we’re excited to let you know about our newest innovation— one that saves you time, stress […]
With reduced fare, you could ride TriMet for a month, for less than the cost of a tank of gas. See if you qualify and start saving today! February 20, 2024 by Tia York Since 2018, more than 60,000 people have signed up for our reduced Honored Citizen fare based on income, and we’ve expanded ways to qualify to include active duty military and veterans, as well as people 65+, on Medicare or experiencing a disability Are you living on a low income? Serving in the U.S. military or […]
