How a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is helping TriMet bring thousands on board to ride for less

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As ridership dropped about 60% during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, TriMet will now repurpose unused funds from our low-income fare program to get more people on board TriMet’s efforts to help those struggling financially connect with jobs, education and services are getting an unexpected boost, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This […]


TriMet’s proposed budget keeps transportation priorities on track as region bounces back from COVID-19 pandemic

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$1.8 billion budget prioritizes projects to make bus and light rail service faster and more reliable, accelerates TriMet’s adoption of clean fuel technologies, advances transit equity by supporting riders struggling financially and seeks to restore our workforce Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began changing our world, TriMet is rolling toward recovery with our proposed […]


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’s first FX-Frequent Express-bus line speeds up trips and increases ridership by half a million rides in first year

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FX reduces travel times by up to 20% with transit priority and bigger buses running more often The first TriMet FX™–Frequent Express–bus line celebrates one full year of service this month with two impressive success stories: increased ridership and proven, faster transit service! We launched the FX2-Division line on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Our big, […]


TriMet works to combat drug use on board as health experts determine no public health risk from drug residue detected on transit

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While levels of drugs detected in University of Washington’s first-of-its kind study of air and surfaces on transit described as “extremely low,” TriMet urges regional crackdown on public drug use     TriMet values the health and well-being of riders and employees, and that’s why we have been working to keep the rampant use of illicit […]


(VIDEO) Beauty and form meet function: TriMet’s Forward Together plan keeps buses moving by adding another line to car-free Tilikum Crossing 

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TriMet’s Tilikum Crossing, Washington Park MAX station serve up wonder while speeding up transit They are some of the region’s most spectacular architectural landmarks, and they can’t be reached by car. TriMet’s Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People and the underground Washington Park MAX Station are awesome achievements in transportation that were built to be […]


TriMet launching major Forward Together service improvements with adjustments to expand access for riders who depend on transit

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Roll out of Forward Together improvements starting Sunday, Aug. 27, to bring increased frequency, more hours and days of service on multiple bus lines; route changes to speed up service; schedule updates to keep buses on time; reduced or discontinued service on some lesser used, low-ridership bus lines Here we go! Starting Sunday, Aug. 27, […]