Author Archives: Tia York

Portland metro region avoids millions of pounds of greenhouse gas emissions with TriMet’s switch to renewable diesel

by

The agency used more than five million gallons of cleaner burning R99 diesel since December 2021, decreasing environmental pollution and lowering maintenance costs What happens when you take hundreds of buses that travel millions of miles and run them on renewable diesel? You start making a big difference–for the environment and for the people who […]


For 10th straight year, TriMet helps holiday shoppers avoid hassles and headaches around Clackamas Town Center                   

by

Annual holiday detours of 11 bus lines begin on Black Friday, return for season’s busiest shopping days through December 26 It’s that time of year, when TriMet teams up with holiday helpers to keep people moving around Clackamas Town Center. The influx of shoppers on the busiest days of the season can bring parking lots […]


TriMet retains Kroll Bond Rating Agency’s AAA rating for fifth straight year

by

TriMet has retained our national reputation as a creditworthy and responsible steward of financial resources. Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), one of the nation’s leading credit-rating firms, has reaffirmed our AAA bond status for the fifth straight year.  AAA is the highest possible rating from Kroll. The agency describes the esteemed position as “assigned only […]


Fall service takes effect Sept. 18 with TriMet’s FX2-Division launch and other improvements, service reductions

by

With numerous adjustments occurring across the system on Sunday, Sept. 18, TriMet encourages all riders to plan ahead and visit trimet.org to prepare Starting Sunday, Sept. 18, TriMet will launch of our first TriMet FX™—Frequent Express—bus line. Our fall service also brings minor service expansions and schedule improvements to 17 bus lines, plus updates to […]


Community invited to see, ride, celebrate brand new TriMet FX™ bus service

by

Grand opening celebration on Saturday, Sept. 17 features multiple festival sites, food, live entertainment and free rides on FX buses TriMet invites the community to join us Saturday, Sept. 17, to celebrate the launch of FX2-Division, the first TriMet FX—Frequent Express—bus line. FX will be better, faster, high-capacity bus service along the 15-mile Division Street […]