Project Status
Metro began planning for the project in 2014 by convening a project Steering Committee and holding a series of public open houses and meetings. The committee of key stakeholders and community members approved the project plan, formally known as the “Locally-Preferred Alternative,” in November 2016. This plan was unanimously approved by the cities of Gresham and Portland, the Multnomah County Commission and the TriMet Board of Directors. Metro transferred project leadership to TriMet on December 20, 2016.
The project, now led by TriMet, is in the design and construction phase through 2020. This phase will encompass the stations, adjacent crossings and modifications at major intersections along the route.
Project costs are approximately $175 million, with state, regional, local and federal funding contributions expected.
Initial construction is scheduled to begin in late 2019, with service beginning in 2022.
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Along with our regional partners, we are considering ways to improve safety for people traveling on and crossing Division Street. The Division Transit Project will include design elements such as improved pedestrian crossings at stations, and we will coordinate with other efforts, such as the City of Portland’s Safety Action Plan for Outer SE Division Steet, to make Division safer for all users.