0–Lillard to Milwaukie 🚌🥹 Thanks for everything you did for Rip City, @Dame_Lillard!

We missed you, @Dame_Lillard. Welcome home! 🥰

Llama Llama on the train Trying to escape the rain But llamas aren't allowed on MAX No matter how good your llama acts

Don't be a drag — be a queen. Wear your mask on transit and everywhere in-between 😷

Due to the extreme heat emergency declarations, we will not turn away anyone riding to and from a cooling shelter who cannot pay fare. On buses, please tell the operator as you come on board that you're heading to a cooling center.

“What’s the best way to promote light rail?”
 “With a poster that looks like a new wave album?” “This is 1986. That is a genius idea.” #tbt

Spotted: MAX on MAX 🎃

Say "hello" to our our region's next MAX line 👋

It’s time for a crackdown on public drug use. The illegal use of fentanyl and other hard drugs is a nationwide crisis. We know public drug use on transit is a serious safety concern for our riders and employees, and that it makes TriMet a less appealing travel option. Everyone deserves to enjoy our public spaces and use our public services safely without being exposed to illegal drug use. In June, we participated in a University of Washington study that tested the air and surfaces on several MAX trains. Not surprisingly, the samples showed traces of fentanyl, meth and other illegal drugs. However, the concentration of drug residue was extremely low and did not pose a public health risk. Although the study showed only trace amounts of drug residue, we want to keep illegal drug use off of our transit system entirely. To this end, we’ve doubled the number of our security personnel and expanded our ability to cite and exclude problematic riders, among other security improvements. But Oregon law poses challenges for keeping the smoking of fentanyl and meth out of public spaces. We depend on state and local officials and lawmakers to enact policy changes and enforcement to help curb this epidemic. Visit the blog to learn more about what we’re doing to combat illegal drug use and what more is needed: blog.trimet.org/2023/09/07/i…

A note about the protests in Portland

MAX is now 100% powered by renewable electricity. All our electric buses and facilities, too. From now on, any electricity we purchase will come from the sun or wind. This one action reduces our carbon emissions by 25%.

If the temperature reaches 100 degrees, you can take TriMet to a cooling center, even if you cannot afford fare. On buses, please tell the operator as you come on board that you’re heading to a cooling center.

Reminder: TSA has extended the mask requirement on board transit through May 3. We’re aware that the Justice Department is reviewing a court decision about the mask mandate, but masks are still required on board for now. Masks are available on all our buses and trains 😷

President Joe Biden will be in Portland on Friday and Saturday. MAX and bus service will be disrupted in Downtown Portland from 6 a.m. Friday through as late as 6 p.m. Saturday, due to security surrounding his visit.

"We needed this rain." -Dads 🌧️ 🚈

That's not a bus, Patty.

(3/3)Every person has a right to live in this country without fear.

County warming sites are open. We will not turn away anyone traveling to and from a warming site who is unable to pay fare. Please let the bus operator know you're going to or from a warming site.

⚠️ All MAX Light Rail and Portland Streetcar service is suspended until Tuesday morning due to the extreme heat. Bus service is still operational. If you have to travel right now, check trimet.org/alerts.

They're here! Looking cute 🌸

We’re getting ready to ride with #pride on Sunday!

We’re excited to begin a new tradition: Starting this year, we will not collect fares on Rosa Parks’ birthday, February 4th. trimet.org/rosaparks/

140,000 less people rode with us yesterday, compared to our weekday average from February. We miss you, but thank you for not riding. You're keeping the Portland region safer. And for those of you who still have to ride – there's plenty of room to spread out and social distance.

"Five years ago today, a horrific attack shook the city and our transit agency to the core. It was a devastating moment in Portland history and showcased both the worst in humanity and the best. Heroes stepped up in the face of a hate-filled rant.

The future is here! 🚈 🚈 🚈 🚈 The first four "Type 6" MAX Light Rail vehicles are in our Ruby Junction rail yard. We're testing and adjusting them before they begin "burning in" on the rail system during non-service hours in a few months. trimet.org/max6

Due to the @NWS's heat advisory and with cooling centers open, we encourage anyone who might need relief from the heat to ride to a cooling center, even if you can't pay fare. Effective immediately, you won't be denied a ride or get a ticket if you are going to a cooling center.

Due to a state of emergency issued by Multnomah Co., we will not turn away anyone traveling to or from a warm place who is unable to pay fare, from 6 p.m. tonight through 9 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Mood

Electric buses, powered by wind. Welcome to the future of transit. 🎉

Vancouver knows what's up 😷

Glamour shots were a thing back in the day. 📷 As were the old Crown-Ikarus articulated buses, which we had from 1982 through 1999.

Back when Pioneer Courthouse Square was a parking lot. 🫢 #TBT

It's the opposite of surge pricing. trimet.org/nye/index.htm

From: Us To: You

Did you know Tilikum Crossing’s lights change based on the Willamette River’s height, speed, temperature and tide? 😮 Warmer river conditions display warmer colors, like orange and yellow, while cooler temperatures display cool colors, like green and blue. The speed of the river controls how quickly the colors change. Learn more on the blog: blog.trimet.org/2016/03/21/h…

We are not turning away anyone who is unable to pay fare during this extreme weather. However, there are delays on our system due to the high temperatures — if you have to travel right now, check trimet.org/alerts.

"To the loved ones of Ricky Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai Meche, to Micah Fletcher and those on board who survived the physical and emotional wounds of that fateful day, and to the TriMet employees who responded to the scene, my heart goes out to you.

🗣️ ALWAYS

What if...our rail map was styled like @wmata?

Light rail vehicle 116 has been in service for nearly 40 years. We're decommissioning it and the other first generation MAX trains to make room for our new Type 6s, which should be in service later this summer. The "retirement" process involves our mechanics first removing parts from the trains’ HVAC systems, then the wheel trucks, gearbox oil, hydraulic fluid, batteries and other components that can't be recycled. Then, they're taken to a local recycling facility where they're broken down and turned into metal.

How to properly wear a face mask, as illustrated by buses.

Big climate news! Our 40 and 30-foot non-electric buses will be running on renewable diesel as soon as December. This plus our change to 100% renewable electricity in June means that we’ll have cut our agency’s greenhouse gas emissions by more than half – 57%! – in a year 🎉

Happy 23rd birthday to MAX Red Line, the first train-to-plane service on the West Coast! 🔴 ✈️ It opened on Sept. 10, 2001. 📆 After several extensions west, Red Line trains now run between PDX and Hillsboro. 🚈

Coming soon: New buses, new look. What do you think?

In 1975, around 200 people gathered for Portland's first outdoor public Gay Pride celebration...This year, @PDXPrideNW expects over 60,000 people at the two-day festival. Have a very gay weekend, Portland! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

After a false rumor said we participated in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, we want to share a note about our values.

Our team is out at transit centers and some bus stops now handing out masks and reminding riders to wear them correctly — over both the nose and the mouth 😷 You may see us with our safety vests and boxes of face masks over the next few weeks. Ask us for a mask if you need one!

All MAX service is suspended until further notice due to impacts from the extreme weather. Power outages, trees down and dangerous conditions have impacted our ability to safely provide MAX service at this time. We are attempting to provide shuttle buses where possible, but riders should expect long delays and use regular bus service or other transportation. Those who can avoid traveling at this time should do so. Check trimet.org/alerts for updates.

The vibes 🍁

Due to a state of emergency issued by @multco, TriMet will not turn away anyone traveling to or from a warm place who is unable to pay fare while Multnomah County severe weather shelters are open. Please let your bus operator know that you are heading to or from a warming shelter or space. Please check trimet.org/alerts before you go 📲

Where are we? 🤔 #tbt 🚌

Meet the Desert Rose — a used 60-foot articulated “bendy” bus formerly owned by @ValleyMetro in Phoenix, Arizona. It used to run on diesel, but now it runs on electricity. As far as we know, there is no other bus like it. 1/6

Hey @SFBART, here's that map you asked for. BARTMet? #alternatemetromap

Here's a cool little update: We're tweaking the schedules for Lines 2, 10, 12, 14, 19, and 20 on Monday. Why? Buses have been finishing their routes too early thanks to @PBOTinfo and @multco's new transit-only lanes. Our community's efforts to speed up transit are working 🙌

👋 $2.50 for 2.5 hours, $5 to ride all day 🚌🚈

Thanks for your service, Light Rail Vehicle 102 ❤️🥹 All MAX Type 1 trains will be replaced with Type 6s once the new trains have been fully tested!

Portland's first red paint is going down *right now* at SW Main and 1st. These transit-only lanes will help speed up buses, making transit faster and more reliable. More to come — stay tuned!

New electric bus alert ⚡🚌⚡ The first of our five Gillig electric buses is finished and should be delivered to us this month. We can't wait to put it through the paces on our streets!

We’re no longer limiting how many riders are allowed on buses and trains. No seats are closed and social distancing is no longer required. Welcome back – we’re excited to see you all again 😊

We asked a friend to help make sure everyone on board has a mask 😷

It's starting to look more like a train every day 😍 The first of our "Type 6" MAX cars should be here in the spring of 2022.

Let’s make TriMet a drug-free zone. We believe all Portland-area residents deserve a safe, welcoming and reliable transit system – one where they should not have to fear encountering illegal drug use. Senate Bill 1553-1 would make illegal drug use on transit a Class A Misdemeanor. Proposed by the Oregon Transit Association and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757, Senate Bill 1553-1 would add using illicit drugs to an existing state statute that governs behavior on public transit – giving police much-needed tools to help make transit systems in the state, including TriMet, drug-free zones. Senate Bill 1553-1 would apply the existing crime of “Interfering with Public Transportation” to the use of illicit drugs on transit. This includes smoking, igniting, injecting or consuming drugs on a vehicle or at a transit station. By making this change in the law, police would have the enforcement tools they need to help make public transit a drug-free zone and give people experiencing addiction a path to help. TriMet stands with the Oregon Transit Association, ATU Local 757, and our fellow transit agencies statewide in taking action to ensure the safety of riders and employees and reclaim our public spaces and public services for the benefit of all. Visit the blog to learn more about Senate Bill 1553-1 and how you can share your views by calling or emailing your legislators: blog.trimet.org/2024/02/08/l…

Due to a state of emergency issued by @multco, TriMet will not turn away anyone traveling to or from a warm place who is unable to pay fare, from 6 p.m. tonight into at least tomorrow night, Jan. 13. Please let your bus operator know that you are heading to or from a warming shelter or space. Please check trimet.org/alerts before you go 📲

✅ Put on your mask *before* getting on board ✅ Make sure the mask fits over your nose and mouth ✅ Keep it on for the entirety of your trip ✅ Leave your flaming bagpipes at home

We can’t take credit for the mittens, but where do you think he got the mask from?

Vintage Portland. #TBT

We're shocked and devastated. Bre White was a colleague and a friend. A public servant who was committed to her riders, and who approached her job with kindness and care. Our hearts go out to her family.

Today was a big day for SE Portland and Gresham! @FTA_DOT officially awarded us $87.4 million in federal funds for the Division Transit Project. The project's faster, high-capacity bus service will launch in the fall of 2022. Construction will start in the coming weeks.

We want to thank you for your patience as our crews work round-the-clock to dig out from another historic winter storm. All TriMet bus lines scheduled today are running, but MAX service remains temporarily suspended at this hour. We join our transportation partners in encouraging people to avoid traveling, if possible, until after the next phase of the storm - the forecasted freezing rain - comes through tomorrow. If you are traveling by transit, plan ahead by checking trimet.org/alerts first and limit trips only to those that are necessary. Conditions on major roads have improved, and for those who do need to travel today, bus service is the best transit option. A few buses are still being detoured around trouble spots but most buses are not chained. For those buses that are chained for safety, we remind riders they can travel no faster than 25 mph and may not be on time. Buses are running on Sunday schedules in observance of Martin Luther King Day. You can follow the realtime locations of buses using the map on our website, trimet.org. Still expect some delays due to the conditions, dress warmly and check trimet.org/alerts for information about weather-related impacts. As of Noon today, MAX service remains suspended. Our crews are working to clear tracks and repair equipment, but we don’t have a timeline on when service will be restored. Shuttle buses are running on all MAX lines now, with most of the shuttles arriving every 45 minutes or more often. MAX riders should also consider using regular bus service if possible. These photos show the continued challenges with ice covering tracks in Downtown Portland, on SW Morrison and Yamhill, and near Providence Park. There are some spots where the rails are starting to peek through the ice or have been completely uncovered, but that is mainly a few feet here and there. Riders may see or have seen a MAX train running today as we make progress in clearing packed ice from our rails and switches, and get our MAX equipment working again. These trains cannot take riders, due to safety, as they are being used to test the system and clear the way for restoring service. For the most timely updates, please sign up for text/email alerts at trimet.org/email. ❄️

Reminder: Due to the extreme heat emergency declarations, we will not turn away anyone riding to and from a cooling shelter who cannot pay fare. On buses, please tell the operator as you come on board that you're heading to a cooling center.

Mural update: 😍

January night bus vibes 🚌🌧️

The view this morning from our Ruby Junction rail yard in Gresham.

Have you noticed these new light bars on some of our buses? Good! They're a new safety feature we're testing out to help our buses be more visible to pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. What do you think?

Heartbroken. 💔 bit.ly/2s8gjx0

Due to excessive heat and @multco state of emergency, TriMet won't turn away anyone riding to/from a cooling center who cannot pay fare between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily, today through Monday, July 8. Please tell your bus operator that you're heading to/from a cooling center. Plan your trip at trimet.org. Prepare for riding during extreme heat at trimet.org/heat.

Summer 1998 on Hawthorne Blvd. 🚌 1️⃣4️⃣

We're so excited to see you at the Type 6 MAX Celebration tomorrow (Sunday)! 🎉 Here's the poster we're giving away at the event while supplies last. 💙 We’ll also have some of our engineering team answering questions about Type 6, plus fall snacks! 🗓️ Tomorrow (Sunday) October 15 🕛 Noon–2 p.m. 📍SE Park Ave MAX Station 2735 SE Park Ave, Milwaukie

The "Idaho Stop" is now legal in Oregon. This should make our streets safer and more inviting for cyclists 🙌

More! 🌸🌸🌸

Proud to be there for Timbers fans since the beginning. Here's how to get to Providence Park on public transit tomorrow 👉 trimet.org/providencepark Let's go Timbers! #MLSCup #RCTID

The cherry trees are in full bloom 🥰

What if MAX ran underground through Downtown. How would that transform our city? Is it a goal worth pursing? @OregonMetro is studying this option and they want to hear your thoughts. Take this short survey and let them know what you think: oregonmetro.gov/public-proje…

It’s so young it hasn’t grown its number yet 😇

The first of the next generation of MAX light rail vehicles has arrived! 🥳 🚈

MAX service update: Snow and ice is covering our tracks and embedded in our rails in some areas. Trees have blocked tracks and damaged our overhead wire. This all needs to be cleared before service can be restored. MAX service continues to be suspended. Thank you for your patience during this challenging weather.

Fall on the Mall 😍 🍂 🚈 🚍

👀👀👀 Our new “Type 6” MAX trains are shaping up nicely! They’ll start arriving in 2022.

Some of our buses through the decades 🚌 😍 #TBT

We just got a very special delivery! 🔋

This is so cool: MAX Train 120 has traveled 2 million miles since going into service in 1986. That’s like going around the world more than 80 times 🤯

The time for climate action is now. Today, we're announcing a number of actions that will help us reduce our carbon footprint, including... MAX will be 100% powered by wind energy starting February 1 🚈💨 All our buses will run on cleaner renewable diesel by April 🚌🍃 (1/3)

This rain probably signals the end of it for most of us, but let's take a minute to appreciate how insanely beautiful the foliage has been these past few weeks 🍂

Today, we want to take a moment to remember Darcelle, a community icon, author, playwright and actor. Darcelle was part of our 2021 Pride Bus that celebrated pioneers of equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.

How do you take a modern bus back to the 1970s? With a whole lot of vinyl.

A message from General Manager Neil McFarlane:

We choose love. 5.26.17

We test drove a double-decker bus today, and the views were amazing!

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