Come work for TriMet, as December pay increase boosts wages for union employees 11.5% since 2022

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TriMet’s more than 2,500 union employees receive 4% wage increase starting Dec. 1 under Working & Wage Agreement extension negotiated with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 757 in 2022 TriMet employees who are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 757 are getting a raise this December. The 4% wage increase takes effect Friday, Dec. 1, for […]

Lo que necesita saber sobre las tarifas de TriMet: algunas tarifas aumentarán el 1 de enero de 2024, pero los pases/límites mensuales siguen siendo los mismos

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Los pases de un  día, de un sólo sentido o de ida y de 2 ½ horas aumentarán, mientras que los pases mensuales y los límites para los pasajeros que usan su tarjeta Hop Fastpass™ NO tendrán ningún aumento Versión en inglés TriMet quiere recordarle a los pasajeros que algunas tarifas aumentarán el 1 de […]

What you need to know about TriMet fares: Some increase Jan. 1, 2024, but month passes/caps remain the same

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Day Passes, Single Ride and 2 ½- Hour Tickets increase, monthly fares and caps for riders using Hop Fastpass™ cards do NOT increase Spanish version TriMet wants to remind riders that some fares will increase on Jan. 1, 2024, but frequent riders who pay using Hop Fastpass™ cards and ride enough to earn a Month […]

Ready when you are! More buses arriving every 15 minutes or better as TriMet rolls out service improvements starting Sunday, Dec. 3

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Forward Together improvements starting Sunday, Dec. 3: Frequent Service upgrade for Line 48-Cornell, route change for Line 62-Murray Blvd, more weekend service on Line 70-12th/NE 33rd Ave, plus changes at Sunset Transit Center and schedule improvements to help keep buses on time Better bus service is coming to Washington County! Starting Sunday, Dec. 3, we’re […]

TriMet honors those who have served, extending Honored Citizen reduced fare program to active-duty military, veterans and reserves 

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Benefit grants active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and reserves greater access to jobs, educational opportunities, health care and services, at a fraction of the cost TriMet is expanding our Honored Citizen fare program to honor active and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces in a lasting salute to their courage and […]

MAX Blue and Red lines disrupted on Sunday, Nov. 5, as TriMet and partners conduct emergency response exercise

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Activities to take place at Washington Park MAX Station, will help better prepare the region for potential emergency events TriMet and public safety partners will be conducting a full-scale emergency response exercise on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Activities will involve at least 225 people from more than 20 agencies and emergency management partners. The drill […]

Transformation begins at TriMet’s Hollywood Transit Center

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Construction activities to make way for hollywoodHUB, a community-centered, mixed-use, transit-oriented development with affordable housing, neighborhood-gathering space and modernized transit facilities Big changes are coming to TriMet’s Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave Transit Center in Northeast Portland. Construction has begun on a series of projects that will transform the transit center into affordable homes, bustling retail and […]

TriMet adds more Multnomah County District Attorney staff to increase safety for riders, employees and community members

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TriMet’s expanded agreement with the DA’s office holds criminals accountable while improving overall community safety Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Julian Samuels plays an important role in increasing safety for TriMet riders and employees. He’s one of two deputy DA’s now working to hold people accountable for crimes committed against TriMet riders, employees or property. […]