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...
What’s Going on With Those Flashing Amber Lights on Top of Buses? Eye-catching. Bright. Attention-grabbing. Well, enough about you. Let’s talk about those flashing amber light bars on some of our buses....
More Opportunities to Exchange Paper and Mobile Tickets for Hop Credit It’s the final countdown. In less than three months — on December 31, 2019 — we’re retiring our “legacy” fares: mobile tickets from the Tickets app and foil-stamped paper tickets and passes. But...
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...
Why our trains slow down when it heats up Many of you have asked why our trains slow down when it’s hot outside. We know extra delays can be frustrating, but there are two important reasons why our speeds go down when temperatures go up—science and safety....
