Making Transit Better

We know our riders want better service — and more of it. Here’s what we’re doing to grow our network of buses and trains, and make the ride smoother, safer and more convenient.

Portland is the 29th largest U.S. metro area, but the 16th in transit ridership and 9th in ridership per capita

A look at the numbers…

Our region

1.8m
people

Our district

533
square miles

Buses

696
buses

85
lines

6,620
stops

MAX Light Rail

145
rail cars

5
lines

96
stations

MAX Improvements

Updating the rail infrastructure to keep MAX running reliably and smoothly.

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Bus Improvements

Creating a better riding experience with updates to infrastructure and service expansion.

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Cleaner Environment

Making transit more sustainable and reducing our emissions.

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Investing in our infrastructure

Visualizing, creating and building major projects to provide a better ride throughout the region for years to come.

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We improved service along Division with faster, easier, safer and more reliable bus service.

We’re improving MAX schedule reliability and expanding MAX Red Line service to Beaverton and Hillsboro.

The Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project is a proposed expansion of TriMet’s MAX system into Southwest Portland, Tigard and Tualatin.

Improving the walk to transit

Working with cities and counties to improve the walk to transit.

Making biking safer and easier

Working to create a more seamless experience when riding a bike to transit.

Making the system better for all

Creating an equitable and accessible system inclusive of our most vulnerable community members.

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