Get started
We offer several easy ways to get you started. Contact TriMet Employer Programs at 503-962-7670, email employerprograms
@trimet.org or complete our online form.
Choosing a Transit Pass Program
TriMet's programs are easy to administer and a great way to encourage your employees to take public transportation. They're also a clear demonstration of your commitment to employee satisfaction and the livability of our region. Here's how they compare.
Universal |
Select |
Direct |
|
Who can participate |
All eligible employees |
Employer's discretion |
Employer's discretion |
Cost |
Based on Employee Commute Options (ECO) survey results |
$946 per pass—12 months for the price of 11 |
Monthly pass price plus $1.50 shipping and handling per order |
Renewable every: |
Year |
Year |
Month |
Employees carry: |
"All zone" sticker on employer's ID badge |
"All zone" sticker on employer's ID badge |
Paper pass |
Benefits |
Universal |
Select |
Direct |
Employer may subsidize cost for employees |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Emergency ride home (for employers that subsidize a minimum of $10 per month) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
New-employee kits |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Photo ID badges from TriMet |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Tax savings |
Universal |
Select |
Direct |
Employer tax savings through pretax dollars and BETC credit |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Employee tax savings through pretax dollars |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |