Ask TriMet: How Do Service Alerts Get Posted?

Ask TriMet: How Do Service Alerts Get Posted?

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...
Red Lanes 101: What You Need to Know About Transit-Only Lanes

Red Lanes 101: What You Need to Know About Transit-Only Lanes

Red Lanes 101: What You Need to Know About Transit-Only Lanes Seeing red on Portland’s streets recently? There’s a good reason why. Transit-only lanes marked by red paint are being installed on several traffic-choked Portland streets. These lanes should help speed up...
How Do You Become a Bus Operator?

How Do You Become a Bus Operator?

How Do You Become a Bus Operator? There are lots of reasons why people drive for TriMet.  Some are attracted by the pay and others by the great benefits. For many, it’s a stable job with opportunities to grow. More still don’t want to be cooped up in...
How We’re Speeding Up Buses

How We’re Speeding Up Buses

How We’re Speeding Up Buses Sometimes a small change in our roads can have a big impact on how fast we all get home. Recently, we’ve been working with PBOT and ODOT to improve intersections where buses (and cars) frequently get stuck in traffic. Here’s...