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Why did TriMet’s bond measure fail?
TriMet’s bond measure 26-119 failed on Tuesday with 53 percent of respondents voting ‘no.’ That’s with 82 percent of the votes counted. The $125 million general obligation bond, according to […]
Why did TriMet’s bond measure fail?
TriMet’s bond measure 26-119 failed on Tuesday with 53 percent of respondents voting ‘no.’ That’s with 82 percent of the votes counted. The $125 million general obligation bond, according to […]
Daylight-saving time ends early at TriMet
Commuters on TriMet buses get to celebrate the end of daylight-saving time a week early this year, thanks to a software glitch on the digital displays inside all low-floor buses […]
Daylight-saving time ends early at TriMet
Commuters on TriMet buses get to celebrate the end of daylight-saving time a week early this year, thanks to a software glitch on the digital displays inside all low-floor buses […]
Portland area property tax hikes unlikely to pass
The city of Portland, Multnomah County and TriMet hope their ballot measures to increase property taxes will pass this year, but political experts say such measures are even less likely to pass this time around than in the past.
Metro helps fill money gap for light-rail project
Council's approval of a $27.4 million federal bond - issued to the regional government through a federal flexible funds program - will help reduce a $137 million shortfall.
Buses to sub for streetcar during construction
Buses will replace streetcar service while construction crews work to connect the new eastside streetcar tracks to the existing line on the west side. The work on the streetcar intersections is being done as part of the $148 million Portland Streetcar Loop Project.
Funds targeted for light-rail project gap
The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, composed of elected officials and representatives of area transportation agencies, approved a measure to put $27.4 million in bond money toward the Portland-Milwaulkie Light-Rail Project.
TriMet to cut service to fill budget gap
In an attempt to close a $27 million budget gap in the 2011 fiscal year, transit agency TriMet will cut back bus and MAX light-rail service in September.
Q&A: A conversation with Dan Blocher
Dan Blocher, the new executive director of capital projects for TriMet,sat down with the 91视频 to talk about the proposed 7.3-mile, $1.47 billion Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
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.
Cafe opens in former Portland bus shelter
Caffe Viale opens its new location today in a converted 1970s TriMet bus shelter.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
