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TriMet opens first ‘Bike & Ride’ facility
The first Bike & Ride facility from transit agency TriMet opened today to provide a secure parking structure for 74 bikes, TriMet announced today.
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.
TriMet, union negotiations stall
Contract negotiations between transit agency TriMet and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Division 757, have stalled over health care, according to Mary Fetsch, Trimet spokeswoman. “Obviously, we want a fair contract […]
TriMet gives hybrids another test drive
TriMet in the next year will use federal grant money to buy four new hybrid buses, which can reduce use of diesel fuel by 20 to 40 percent.
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 […]
TriMet employee tapped for federal committee
An attorney for transit agency TriMet has been tapped by the federal government to serve on an advisory committee that is making new safety regulations for rail projects.
Lake Oswego Streetcar needs $1.3M for planning
After losing out on a federal funding opportunity, TriMet, Metro and other project partners are looking for $1.3 million to complete a final environmental statement for the Lake Oswego to Portland Streetcar Project.
MAX improvements could help improve Rockwood’s image
The redesigned Rockwood/East 188th Avenue MAX light-rail station will offer improved safety and pedestrian access.
Work begins on Gresham MAX station
Work began today on the Civic Drive MAX light-rail station in Gresham. The station is scheduled to open this fall.
Trimet, Corps among those fined by DEQ
Public transit agency TriMet and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were fined alongside private companies for water quality violations, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced today.
McFarlane pegged for TriMet’s GM
TriMet's Board of Directors today voted to appoint Neil McFarlane as its new general manager.
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
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- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
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- 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
