December 28 , 2005

TriMet adjusts service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Service to match ridership demand

TriMet will operate on a modified schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, January 16th, to match ridership demand.  MAX and most bus lines will run on Saturday schedules with extra service for morning and afternoon commutes.

TriMet carries more riders on the MLK holiday than any other holiday, so the agency is providing more service than a typical holiday/Sunday schedule.  Based on last year's figures, ridership is anticipated to be 750f a normal weekday.  Highlights:

• MAX will run its Saturday schedule.
• 34 heavily traveled bus lines will run on weekday schedules.
• 39 bus routes will run on Saturday schedule with the majority adding  commute-time trips.
• All weekday express lines will be canceled, including the five lines serving Marquam Hill.
• Other canceled lines are: 41-Tacoma, 81-Kane Road/257th Ave and 84-Kelso/Boring.