TriMet’s 2025 Holiday Event Megalist
Here’s a rounded up some of the most fun happenings with dates, details and links so you can start planning your winter adventures!
The Story of a Pageant Queen and Rail Training Supervisor
👑🚊 One of the biggest joys of the job for Rail Training Supervisor Krista Stone is pulling into a platform and seeing excited children waving at her. Girls tend to
The Inside Story of the Robertson Tunnel, Part 1: Construction
The Robertson Tunnel is a marvel. This tunnel through the West Hills – allowing MAX to extend from Portland to Beaverton and Hillsboro — is nearly three miles long and
9 Tips for Returning Riders
Many of us are returning to the office, nearly two years after we began working from home. For some, this is a time of excitement. For others, apprehension and maybe
How Type 2 MAX Cars Pioneered More Accessible Light Rail in America
Every MAX train contains a major innovation in light rail that was pioneered right here in Oregon. And you probably walk over it without even realizing it. We’re talking about
The History of the Transit Mall
The Portland Transit Mall is Downtown Portland’s transit hub, spanning more than 57 blocks along 5th and 6th avenues. It’s the nation’s first mall with one-way streets intended specifically for
How to Travel Oregon Without a Car
All the places you’ll go (on public transit) We cover a lot of ground – our service district spans 533 square miles. But that’s only a fraction of Oregon’s 98,000
Transit Riding Tips from Bus Drivers
Driving a bus is rewarding, but it can also be tough. Buses are big and our streets are often tight. Most riders are great, but sometimes our drivers have to