Rail and Bus Projects

Improving transit in the Portland metro area

Economic Stimulus Projects: Maintenance and Infrastructure

TriMet is expecting to receive $53.333 million in federal stimulus funds for capital projects and infrastructure that will make the transit system more robust and create new jobs. Learn more about TriMet's federal stimulus projects

I-205/Portland Mall MAX Light Rail Project

I-205 Light Rail will bring high-capacity transit service to Clackamas County and Southeast Portland via a MAX line along I-205. Portland Mall Light Rail (MAX Green Line) will enliven 5th and 6th avenues downtown while adding MAX service between Union Station and Portland State University.

Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail

Phase 2 of the South Corridor Project, a future Portland-Milwaukie MAX extension, is being developed. The Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project will travel 7.3 miles, connecting Portland State University in downtown Portland, inner Southeast Portland, Milwaukie and north Clackamas County. MAX service on the alignment is scheduled to begin in 2015. Learn more about Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail

Columbia River Crossing

The Columbia River Crossing Project is a bridge, transit and highway improvement project between Oregon and Southwest Washington. Learn more about the Columbia River Crossing (columbiarivercrossing.org)

Portland Streetcar Loop

A new Portland Streetcar Loop will serve the Lloyd Center to OMSI and connect to the existing downtown streetcar system. Learn more about the Portland Streetcar Loop

Eastside MAX Blue Line Revitalization Projects

A number of revitalization projects are under way along the Eastside MAX Blue Line, including safety and security improvements, station upgrades and land-use planning. Learn more about Eastside MAX revitalization