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 […]
TriMet Board approves new labor contract aimed at keeping transit moving September 25, 2024 by TriMet New four-year Working and Wage Agreement gives union employees a more than 13% wage hike and adds other benefits aimed at increasing retention and drawing new employees to TriMet to support service and customer experience improvements TriMet’s new Working and Wage Agreement with union employees represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 757 takes […]
(VIDEO) TriMet observes See Tracks? Think Train® rail safety week with six safety tips September 23, 2024 by Tyler Graf Recognizing the potential dangers is the first step in being safe around train tracks TriMet is asking everyone to pledge to make safe decisions around rail tracks, as we observe See Tracks? Think Train® rail safety week, Sept. 23-29. This is an opportunity to educate the public and raise awareness to reduce the number of […]
TriMet, FTA and partners celebrate a new era for the MAX Red Line August 28, 2024 by Roberta Altstadt Years-long A Better Red project to improve MAX light rail reliability and extend MAX Red Line into Hillsboro completed on time, on budget TriMet’s A Better Red project came to a celebrated close Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, with the official opening ceremony of the MAX Red Line extension into Hillsboro, marking the conclusion of TriMet’s […]
More buses, better service: TriMet celebrates big transit improvements with local leaders August 23, 2024 by Mark Miller Officials cut the ribbon in Oregon City on better bus service, part of TriMet’s major Aug. 25 service update City and county leaders joined TriMet officials outside the Oregon City Transit Center on Friday morning, Aug. 23, to highlight upcoming bus service improvements. TriMet is adding several new bus lines and adjusting more to better […]
TriMet bus riders save time in Southwest Portland, thanks to transit signal priority August 22, 2024 by Mark Miller TriMet partners with PBOT to reduce red-light wait times along Capitol Highway, helping keep everyone moving Riders on eight TriMet bus lines are getting back a little extra time in their day. TriMet and the Portland Bureau of Transportation have teamed up to bring transit signal priority to three intersections along busy Southwest Capitol Highway, […]
Welcome aboard! TriMet introduces new generation of battery-electric buses August 21, 2024 by Mark Miller Our newest e-buses are now serving riders on Line 9, with more soon to follow TriMet’s new battery-electric buses are officially on the road! Twenty-four next-generation “e-buses” are entering service with TriMet this year. The first of those buses began welcoming riders aboard Line 9-Powell in July, offering a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride between […]
Coming soon: More opportunities to access jobs, schools and services with TriMet August 15, 2024 by Mark Miller Aug. 25 service improvements will get TriMet riders where they need to go, when they need to be there TriMet is preparing to roll out our latest round of Forward Together service improvements on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. These improvements include upgrades both large and small that will help connect riders to vital opportunities: jobs, […]
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 […]
