Tyler Graf

Tyler Graf

Public Information Officer

Exploring the world and everything the region has to offer. Favorite international transit options: The Tuk Tuks of Cambodia and the German rail system.

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Maritza Collazo

Public transit advocate, lover of BBQ sauce, and reggaeton megafan. I'm on my 80th West Wing rewatch.

2016 Year in Review

2016 Year in Review It was a big and busy year for us. That’s the simple explanation. Though we didn’t have a marquee event like last year’s Orange Line opening, we added a lot of service and made some significant improvements. We also dealt with weather (hot and...

Minimizing Heat Delays on MAX

Minimizing Heat Delays on MAX Last year, we shared a bit about why our trains slow down when it heats up — basically, temperatures above 90 degrees bring the possibility of rails expanding and kinking, or overhead wires sagging. Before we go any further, we should...

You asked: Is petitioning allowed on TriMet?

You asked: Is petitioning allowed on TriMet? With elections coming up and ballot deadlines approaching, you may have been stopped by folks collecting signatures during your commute. We’ve been asked more often lately: Are people allowed to gather signatures on...
How It Works: Tilikum Crossing Art Lights

How It Works: Tilikum Crossing Art Lights

How It Works: Tilikum Crossing Art Lights By now you’ve seen how Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, lights up the night — but how exactly do those lights work? There are 178 LED lights aesthetically placed on 40 bridge cables, the four transmission towers above...

The Year in Review: 2015

The Year in Review: 2015 Our year has been characterized by success and surprise in equal measure. Everything from fireworks to record rainfall has left an impression upon us, and we’ve learned a little more with each passing event. And the best part is that we’ve set...

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