New program introduces ultraviolet lamps, known to inactivate deadly germs Circled around a gleaming metallic cylinder, long tubes burst to life with the press of a button. When glowing blue, these tubes are transmitting a wavelength of light with the power to destroy dangerous pathogens. TriMet is beginning to use these germ-killing ultraviolet lamps—also known […]

May 29, 2020 TriMet joins the community in the slow and cautious return to daily life as our corner of Oregon begins to reopen. Updates: TriMet buses and trains continued to roll while most Oregonians stayed home to stop the spread of COVID-19. During that time, we’ve made a lot of changes to help keep […]

On guidance of the Oregon governor’s office, TriMet takes additional actions to welcome back riders safely when local counties reopen   This post has been updated. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority have outlined requirements for transit agencies as part of the framework for ‘Reopening Oregon’ in the age of COVID-19. With […]

Bajo la dirección de la oficina de la gobernadora de Oregón, TriMet toma medidas adicionales para recibir de nuevo a los pasajeros con seguridad cuando reabran los condados locales   Esta publicación ha sido actualizada. La Gobernadora de Oregon Kate Brown y la Autoridad de Salud de Oregon han establecido los requisitos para las agencias […]

New devices, processes and staff are part of ongoing increased cleaning efforts Stroll past the SE Park Ave MAX Station in Milwaukie and you may see a TriMet employee disinfecting the Hop reader before turning their attention to the ticket vending machine. With a bottle of anti-viral spray, a container of disinfecting wipes and other […]

COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges to all, especially those already struggling financially TriMet will add a temporary, free shuttle bus that we hope will help those already struggling financially, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. The new shuttle is Line 297-NW Yeon/OBRC. It will connect to a vital public service for those who make money for […]

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 […]