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The effort to upgrade a transit center in Northeast Portland and add affordable housing nearby is under way.

The work is part of TriMet鈥檚 partnership with developer BRIDGE Housing to create a community-centered, transit-oriented development at the Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave Transit Center. In addition to the transit center improvements, the site will gain a 12-story, 224-unit residential building. The entire project鈥檚 cost estimate is $154.5 million.

Modernization of the transit center will provide better connections for bus, bicycle, light rail (MAX) and shared mobility options, TriMet states on its website. Bus stops will be moved to Northeast Halsey Street and feature weather protection as well as an accessible pedestrian connection to the MAX. Currently, buses are temporarily rerouted to accommodate construction.

The prime contractor for the transit center improvements is Raimore Construction. The paseo is being designed by Mayer/Reed. BRIDGE Housing hired O鈥橬eill-Walsh Community Builders to construct the HollywoodHUB building, which was designed by Holst Architecture. Residential services within the building will be provided by Hacienda CDC.

TriMet began demolition of the transit center in October 2023 to make way for HollywoodHUB. It will hold 151 units for people earning up to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) and 71 units for people earning up to 30 percent of AMI 鈥� including 55 with rental assistance vouchers that ensure residents pay only 30 percent of their income for rent and utilities.

Construction of the new building and courtyard is scheduled to begin in July and finish in July 2026.

One of the first demolition actions involved the transit center鈥檚 stairs and ramp, TriMet spokesperson Tyler Graf stated in an email. A temporary replacement was constructed in November 2023 as part of the first phase of the project. A new, permanent ramp will be created later.

Phase 1 will continue through October. This phase also includes construction of street intersection and crosswalk improvements, and a bus shelter on Northeast 42nd Avenue.

Phase 2 of the project will run from February 2026 through July 2026. Work will include finishing the paseo with hardscape, benches, and trees as well as constructing a 鈥渏ug handle鈥� bus stop, including the frontage sidewalk and final crosswalk, Graf stated. A jug handle bus stop is designed to improve traffic flow and safety, particularly in areas with heavy traffic or limited space. The space allows buses to pull off to the side, often onto a separate lane or shoulder, instead of at the curb or along the main road. Such a designated area is often shaped like a jug handle.