An Update on COVID-19 Update: March 5 As an extra level of precaution, we’re now wiping down all touchpoints on our buses and trains with disinfectant each night. Just remember that these surfaces are only clean until someone touches them or coughs/sneezes on them....
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...
What We’ve Learned From our Electric Bus Pilot So Far A curtain dropped and the cameras flashed. For a day, a bus was the star. The months since have been less glamorous but far more important. Last April, we publically introduced our first zero-emission...
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...
We’re Taking Action Today To Reduce Our Emissions The time for climate action is now — and we must all step up to protect our planet. Today, we’re announcing a number of actions we’re taking to reduce our agency’s — and our region’s — carbon...
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...
