Do your part for the environment this Earth Day — ride and support TriMet! April 22, 2025 by Mark Miller Local transit service replaces tens of millions of car trips each year, reducing air pollution, congestion More than 8 billion people share our planet. Every one of us has a responsibility to help keep it beautiful and livable. April 22 is Earth Day! Here at TriMet, we work hard every day of the year to […]
TriMet warns of cuts to transit service without an increase in transit funding in 2025 Oregon transportation package April 17, 2025 by Roberta Altstadt Oregon Transit Association calls for 0.4% increase in Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund employee payroll tax TriMet joins the Oregon Transit Association in appealing to Oregon legislators to increase funding for public transit in the upcoming 2025 transportation package. We appreciate the efforts of the Oregon Legislature to assemble a package that balances funding for all […]
TriMet prepares to keep riders moving during major renovation of NE 82nd Ave MAX Station April 14, 2025 by Tyler Graf Limited service impacts during construction’s first phase, starting, Tuesday, April 15 with the building of a temporary platform The first phase of a major renovation of the NE 82nd Ave MAX Station will begin on Tuesday, April 15, with the construction of a temporary MAX platform that will open later this summer. Construction of the […]
(Video) A fresh future: cleaning focus sets TriMet record, thrills riders April 11, 2025 by Tyler Graf TriMet crews work day and night — cleaning trains, removing graffiti and scrubbing stations — to keep the system inviting At the Cleveland Ave MAX Station in Gresham, TriMet Service Aide Matt Sunshine, equipped with the typical tools of the cleaning profession, steps onto a MAX Blue Line train. Service Aides like Matt have about […]
We want your input! Weigh in on additional options for the 82nd Avenue Transit Project to keep buses out of traffic April 7, 2025 by Tia York Open houses invite feedback on transit priority concepts for the 82nd Avenue Transit Project; online event open now, in-person event Wednesday, April 23 TriMet is holding open houses on the 82nd Avenue Transit Project this month, and we want to hear from you! The purpose of the open houses is to learn how you feel […]
(VIDEO) Improvements coming this spring to TriMet’s MAX Blue Line east of Gateway March 26, 2025 by Tyler Graf A two-week project, April 27-May 10, will improve the durability of TriMet’s original rail line Mark your calendars. Improvements are coming to the MAX light rail system this spring. TriMet will perform a series of upgrades on the MAX Blue Line east of the Gateway/NE 99th Ave Transit Center from April 27 through May 10. […]
Free and easy: TriMet is best way to go for Thorns fans March 19, 2025 by Mark Miller Tickets to any Thorns home game in 2025-26 can be used as TriMet fare before and after event As the Portland Thorns prepare for their first home game of 2025, you can plan your free trip to Providence Park at trimet.org. That’s right: free! For up to three hours before kickoff and after the final […]
This spring break, take TriMet! The easiest, most affordable way to start your vacation March 19, 2025 by Tyler Graf TriMet’s MAX Red Line offers a fast, affordable and hassle-free way to get to and from Portland International Airport Spring break is right around the corner. It’s time to dust off your luggage, review your travel itinerary and plan your trip to Portland International Airport with TriMet. This year, 820,000 people are expected to pass through […]
TriMet celebrates Transit Driver Appreciation Day March 18, 2025 by Mark Miller Annual day of recognition, March 18, highlights amazing work of bus, MAX, WES, Portland Streetcar and LIFT paratransit operators Every day of the year, TriMet’s hardworking transit operators drive the streets of communities across the Portland metro area, getting people where they need to go. On March 18, Transit Driver Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating these […]
(VIDEO) Join TriMet’s maintenance team and make over $90,000 in year one March 13, 2025 by Mark Miller Workers receive excellent benefits, union representation and opportunities for advancement Are you a mechanic or vehicle technician looking for a new job? Come join the team that keeps our region moving! TriMet is hiring bus mechanics, light rail vehicle technicians and other important positions that are eligible for a $7,500 hiring bonus! Buses, trains and […]
