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TriMet rail use grows, bus use continues to drop
Ridership on TriMet's MAX light-rail and Westside Express Services continued to grow in the month of January, but bus ridership continued to decline.
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.
TriMet’s diversity program thriving
TriMet's program to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprise companies has continued to succeed as two contractors set records for money committed to be shared with DBE subcontractors.
Advertising firm wants living walls at bus stops
Lamar Advertising is in talks with TriMet, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Solterra Systems to install living wall advertisements and eco-roofs at three major TriMet bus stops next year.
Minority firm sets TriMet record
R&R General Contractors set a TriMet record for its work on the new $3 million Civic Drive MAX station.
TriMet receives $4.2M for energy-efficient braking
Transit agency TriMet has received a $4.2 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to improve regenerative braking on light rail.
TriMet finds no damage from winter weather
Storm fronts and high winds brought flooding and knocked down tree branches across the city this week, but after TriMet officials checked ballasted and paved track structures looking for potential problems, they came up empty handed.
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 salary database released
Want to know how much your favorite TriMet bus operator makes? Check out this new TriMet salary database released by Oregon Capital News‘ GovDocs. The top paid Bus Operator makes […]
Trimet salary database released
Want to know how much your favorite TriMet bus operator makes? Check out this new TriMet salary database released by Oregon Capital News‘ GovDocs. The top paid Bus Operator makes […]
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
