Moving ‘Forward Together’ to meet our community’s needs There’s no doubt that COVID-19 changed where people go and how they travel. We’re glad to see a lot of people using transit again, with more than one million trips per week for the past five months. As we...
Checking In on Ridership and Service One sign that life is slowly returning to its previous rhythms can be seen in our ridership numbers. For the first time since March 2020, the number of people riding has increased over four consecutive months. Last month — June...
Ask TriMet: Where Can I Find Service Alerts? If knowledge is power, then service alerts are powerful indeed. A timely alert can be the difference between a quick trip adjustment and a potentially long slog to your destination. That’s why we put a lot of effort...
Ask TriMet: Do I Have To Tap Every Time I Board? Short answer: Yes. Tapping the Hop reader every time you board transit not only validates your fare, it also acts as your proof of payment — so when you tap again within that first 2 ½-hour window, or when you have...
Ask TriMet: Are Cars Allowed on MAX or Streetcar Tracks? There is a moment of anxiety you may have had if you’ve ever driven in Downtown Portland: “Wait… can I drive on these tracks?” You’re not alone: Any downtown is a challenge to drive through, and with light...
Ask TriMet: How Do Service Alerts Get Posted? “Where’s my train?!” If there is anything more frustrating than a delayed train or bus, it’s being in the dark about it — how long you should expect to wait and what your options are. We put a lot of effort into making...
