Meet the TV Highway Transit & Safety Project

Big changes are proposed for one of Washington County’s busiest corridors — improved bus service, safer access to transit and modern bus stop amenities. The TV Highway Transit & Safety Project would make travelling along Tualatin Valley Highway faster, safer and more reliable for bus riders. Here’s what the project could look like.

Upgrading to FX

First things first: This would be a TriMet FX®–Frequent Express project to connect Beaverton Transit Center to Forest Grove and travel through Aloha, Hillsboro and Cornelius. The new proposed FX service would replace Line 57, which currently runs along the TV Highway corridor and has the highest ridership of any bus line in Washington County. 

Here’s what FX could bring to TV Highway:

👉Faster travel times with buses arriving every 12 minutes most of the day.

👉Improved intersections at key locations to speed up buses, accommodate bus pullouts and create more space between the bus stop and adjacent railroad tracks.

👉TriMet FX branded buses with all-door, easier boarding for briefer stops.

👉Bus stops upgraded to bus stations, with shelters, seating, lighting and real-time bus arrival information.

👉Safer crossings to provide much-needed access to transit at key locations throughout the corridor.

👉Next-generation transit signal priority (TSP) to help buses move efficiently and make the ride faster and more reliable. Watch this video to learn how TSP works.

👉 Consolidating bus stops to keep buses rolling and improve efficiency.

All of this would make travel faster, more reliable and more convenient for bus riders to get to schools, work and other destinations.

Safety improvements and better access to transit

The TV Highway corridor is home to some of the most diverse populations in our community. It’s also one of the most dangerous corridors for traffic crashes and roadway fatalities, especially people walking. 

Between 2018 and 2022, the 16.2 mile project corridor accounted for 19% of all roadway fatalities in Washington County despite making up just 0.5% of the roadways in the county. Nearly half of those deaths were pedestrians. 

To address this urgent need for safer access to transportation, project partners would:

👉Build bus stations with increased separation from the highway and railroad tracks 

👉Add crossings and sidewalks near bus stations so people walking and biking can reach the stations safely

👉Replace aging curb ramps and install new ones adjacent to bus stations

The corridor is already home to thousands of families, and its population is expected to grow rapidly, making safe, reliable and connected transit more critical than ever. 

Working together to create a better TV Highway

Strong partnerships are already helping to align the project to support community needs. In January 2026, we launched the project’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC), which meets monthly to share feedback with TriMet on design elements. The CAC includes members with a wide range of perspectives, including residents, business owners, transit riders and organizations that serve those who use TV Highway and the project route.

The project is also grounded on strong partnerships and close coordination among many jurisdictions and community partners, with each partner contributing something different but equally important to the project’s success. This collaborative process addresses many vital aspects of the project: Public transit, safety, equity, community concerns, land use and more. 

The project partners include the cities of Beaverton, Cornelius, Hillsboro and Forest Grove, Oregon Department of Transportation, Metro, TriMet and Washington County. Together, we’re proposing a safer and more reliable way to travel along the corridor for everyone.

Faster connections ahead

The project would also further expand TriMet’s FX bus service. The 82nd Avenue Transit Project is currently being designed and is expected to open in 2029. It will connect Clackamas Town Center and the Cully neighborhood. Learn more about the 82nd Avenue Transit Project. 

TriMet’s first FX project, FX2-Division, opened in 2022, bringing high-capacity bus service between Downtown Portland Gresham along SE Division Street. Read more about FX2-Division online. The TV Highway Transit & Safety Project sets the foundation for the region’s third FX line.

Estimated timeline

Planning
Mid 2022-early 2025

Design
Spring 2025-spring 2028

Construction
Spring 2028-fall 2030

Service could begin
Fall 2030

Stay connected

The project is still in the early design stages. We’ve got a lot of work to do, and we want you to stay informed about our progress along the way. There will be future opportunities to give us feedback, so make sure to stay connected to the project.

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