A new, more durable trackway is now in place, with upgraded ties, rail and drainage TriMet’s Lloyd MAX Improvements project is on track to finish a series of important upgrades to the MAX system today following a two-week disruption just east of Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave. MAX Blue, Green and Red lines will resume regular […]

With steadfast credit rating intact in spite of COVID-19 pandemic, TriMet expands portfolio to include bonds that make investments in agency’s efforts to fight climate change The nation’s top credit rating agencies have granted TriMet a transit industry-leading triple-A bond rating, reaffirming support for our agency’s creditworthiness and the strength of our government-issued bonds. The […]

Two route adjustments proposed for late 2022 and early 2023 ready the system for FX-Division, help speed up buses and keep them on time The year 2023 is right around the corner for TriMet. Our 2023 fiscal year begins on July 1, 2022, and with it comes a major improvement — the debut of FX-Division. […]

The two-week project, Oct. 10-23, will make improvements to MAX tracks and other systems near the Lloyd Center More improvements are coming to one of the most frequently used sections of the MAX system as part of TriMet’s Lloyd MAX Improvements project. The two-week project kicks off this weekend on Sunday, Oct. 10, and will […]

Buses and trains may be fuller than they’ve recently been on Oct. 4, as fans flock to catch the Blazers pre-season home opener For basketball fans, each new season brings a fresh start, a sense of hope and a belief that miracles do indeed happen on the hardwood. And for the diehard Trail Blazers faithful, […]

Increased starting pay of $21.36/per hour offered to help drive bus operator recruitment, begins with training TriMet is shifting recruitment and hiring efforts into high gear. Starting today, Sept. 30, 2021, all new bus operators will earn a starting wage of $21.36 an hour. That’s more than $4 higher than the previous wage of $17 […]

Special bus dedicated to Hispanic heritage is fourth in a series honoring the diversity and history of the communities we serve TriMet is paying tribute to communities of Latin origin as part of the annual celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout our organization and together with our employees, riders and stakeholders, TriMet celebrates what […]

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration dedicates $99.9 million in funds for project to increase reliability throughout the MAX light rail system The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration joined TriMet and our partners in breaking ground on A Better Red Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The project will extend the MAX Red Line […]