June 7, 2006
TriMet runs uninterrupted MAX & bus service for Grand Floral Parade
MAX to run downtown during parade
For the first time, MAX and bus service will run regularly during the Grand Floral Parade on June 10. On the agency's busiest Saturday of the year, TriMet is making it easier for riders wanting to attend the parade or just get through the city.
Busiest Saturday
TriMet carries about 255,000 rides on Grand Floral Parade Saturday, about 40 percent more than an average Saturday. Uninterrupted MAX and bus service will accommodate riders, while TriMet staff will be at MAX stations and downtown to provide assistance. TriMet staff will assist riders during both parades at major MAX stations and downtown.
MAX service
MAX Blue, Red and Yellow Line trains will continue to run through downtown during the parade. All MAX stations will be open. MAX will run on Saturday schedules:
Bus service
Buses will run on Saturday schedules. There will be minor bus detours and delays for the following bus lines:
- 1-Greeley
- 4-Fessenden
- 6-MLK Jr. Blvd
- 12-Sandy
- 15-23rd Ave
- 19-Glisan
- 20-Burnside
- 33-Fremont
- 40-Mocks Crest
- 51-Vista
- 63-Washington Park
Portland Streetcar service
Portland Streetcar will not begin service until after the parade has ended.
Bike & Ride to the parade
TriMet is offering more options for cyclists during the Rose Festival when MAX trains will be full. Attended bicycle parking will be offered during the Grand Floral Parade. Volunteers from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will keep an eye on your ride during the parade if you lock it at the Beaverton or Hollywood transit centers.