Tom Williams, Author at TriMet Blog

Tom Williams

I'm TriMet's Web & Social Media Coordinator. I'm here to share our story, and to keep you up-to-date on how TriMet can help you navigate Portland.

Making changes to how we approach safety and policing

Jun 17, 2020

Making Changes to How We Approach Safety and Policing We are going to move $1.8 million in funding from Transit Police and other sources to community-based safety programs. The safety of our riders and employees will always be a core value. At the same time, we...

Returning to Transit? Here’s What You Need to Know

May 29, 2020

Returning to Transit? Here’s What You Need to Know Slowly, our communities are starting to reopen. For some, this means returning to the office or life outside of our homes. You’re probably feeling excited but also a bit nervous – we know we are. Many riders haven’t...

COVID-19 Update: Face Coverings Required When Using Transit Starting Wednesday, May 20

May 15, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Face Coverings Required When Using Transit Starting Wednesday, May 20 There are some important changes to how you ride transit in the new guidelines Governor Brown has shared. Here’s what’s changing, what you need to do and what we’re doing. Riders...

COVID-19 Update: TriMet Employees Must Wear Face Coverings

May 8, 2020

We’re requiring all our employees and contractors to wear face coverings when they can’t keep at least six feet from other people on our system or at work sites. This new requirement, which goes into effect Monday, May 11, means you’ll see more bus operators,...

COVID-19 Update: Line 297 Provides a Connection to an Emergency Bottle Return

Apr 24, 2020

Starting Wednesday, April 29th, we’re adding a temporary shuttle bus — Line 297-NW Yeon/OBRC — that will provide an important connection to an emergency bottle return center in NW Portland. Most bottle returns at grocery stores have closed, so Oregon Beverage...

« Older Entries