TriMet provides bus, light rail and commuter rail transit services in the Portland, Oregon, metro area. We connect people with their community, while easing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution—making the Portland area a better place to live. More
Airport MAX Red Line Project History
Airport MAX Red Line
Beaverton TC/Airport/City Center
- Opened: Sept. 10, 2001
- Length: 5.5 miles
- Stations: 4
- Construction: May 1999-Sept. 2001
- Cost: $125 million
Highlights
- Connects airport with key destinations such as the Oregon Convention Center and Portland City Center
- First train-to-plane transit service on the West Coast
- Built through a unique public-private partnership
- Funded by TriMet general fund (36%), Bechtel/CascadeStation Development Company, LLC (23%), Port of Portland (23%), and the City of Portland (18%): no federal dollars or new local taxes needed
- Used existing transit right-of-way along I-205
- Completed on schedule and within budget
- Future transit-oriented development adjacent to I-205 (CascadeStation) expected to create 10,000 jobs
- Ridership continues to grow