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MAX, WES rides increase
Ridership on TriMet's MAX light-rail and Westside Express Services lines appears to be growing.The number of rides on the two lines increased by 6.1 and 9.8 percent per week, respectively, in December 2010, compared with the agency's numbers for December 2009.
Construction begins on Moody Avenue project
Crews began this week to prepare Moody Avenue for integration with a new transit bridge that will be a part of TriMet's Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project
Milwaukie seeks light-rail landmark
A proposed Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects design for downtown Milwaukie's new light-rail station would place a mixed-use 'train station' building in front of MAX tracks.
Gresham MAX station could spark growth
Gresham city officials hope a soon-to-open, $3 million MAX light-rail station will lead to development in the Civic neighborhood area. The station is all but completed now - trains are now stopping at the station but not opening their doors.
Portland tops public transit and pedestrian friendliness category
Portland ranked first in five categories of Travel and Leisure Magazine’s America’s Favorite Cities list. The categories included environmental friendliness, microbrew beer, public parks and access, summer travel, and public […]
Portland tops public transit and pedestrian friendliness category
Portland ranked first in five categories of Travel and Leisure Magazine’s America’s Favorite Cities list. The categories included environmental friendliness, microbrew beer, public parks and access, summer travel, and public […]
TriMet installs security rail at Gresham station
A new rail around the Gresham Central MAX light-rail station will keep out people who have not paid fare to ride, transit agency TriMet announced on Tuesday.
Clark County wants separate light-rail measure
Clark County's board of commissioners passed a resolution on Thursday to ask its transit agency, C-TRAN, for two ballot measures, instead of one, to fund new transportation projects.
Portland-Milwaukie light rail hits shortfall
Portland transit agency TriMet today received a lower-than-expected commitment from the Federal Transit Administration to fund part of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project.
Portland light-rail route goes where the money is
When working on a recent story about transportation system development charge overlay zones, I had an interesting conversation with Gerard Mildner, an associate professor of real estate finance at Portland […]
Portland light-rail route goes where the money is
When working on a recent story about transportation system development charge overlay zones, I had an interesting conversation with Gerard Mildner, an associate professor of real estate finance at Portland […]
How to board a train that doesn’t stop
Electric-powered light rail like Portland’s MAX has been successful in reducing the number of people driving to work. But just like a car, light rail and other electric trains lose […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
