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Christmas and New Year's holiday service
For the Christmas and New Year's holidays, we run buses and trains on special schedules based on ridership demand. On New Year's Eve, we offer free rides and extra MAX service so you can get to your celebration—and home again—safely and easily. Here's what to expect:
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Christmas Eve (12/24): Buses and trains will run on regular weekday schedules. |
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Christmas Day (12/25): Buses and trains will run on Sunday schedules. 503-238-RIDE and the Pioneer Courthouse Square ticket office will be closed. More |
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New Year's Eve (12/31): Buses and trains will run on regular weekday schedules. All service is free after 8 p.m., with extended late-night MAX service every 35 minutes until about 3 a.m. (Service varies by line/station.) More |
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New Year's Day (1/1): Buses and MAX will run on Sunday schedules. No WES service. Portland Streetcar on Saturday schedules. 503-238-RIDE and Pioneer Courthouse Square ticket office closed. More |
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| BE SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON |
Do you Park & Ride? Be sure to lock your car and take your valuables with you. (And don't forget that parking is limited to 24 hours!)
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From 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., you can ask your bus operator to stop anywhere safe along your route—not just at designated stops.
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Traveling when it's dark out? 1) Wear light-colored or reflective clothing, 2) add reflective strips, and 3) carry a flashlight or cell phone.
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When you're riding TriMet during snowy or icy weather, here's what you need to know:
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Brush up on where to get service information.
• Check the Service Alerts page at trimet.org or at m.trimet.org (mobile).
• Call 503-238-RIDE (7433) and press 2
for Service Alerts.
• Check local TV and radio stations.
• Sign up to get service updates by email.
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Learn your snow route. Buses will follow their normal routes as long as the streets are safe for travel. As snow or ice accumulates, some lines may run on snow routes to avoid areas that are too dangerous to drive on. See snow routes
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Know what to expect from TransitTracker. During snowy/icy weather, buses and trains can get so far off their normal schedule or route that TransitTracker can't predict arrivals accurately. In this case, it may report scheduled times instead of countdowns.
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Dress warmly and expect delays. Road conditions affect all traffic, so buses may experience significant delays. Chained buses can't travel more than 25 mph. MAX Light Rail, WES Commuter Rail and Portland Streetcar will operate normally unless there is a problem with the tracks, switches or overhead wires.
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| Why, yes, that is Santa driving your bus |
| If you've been on Operator "Santa Bob" Foster's bus when he's behind the wheel, you probably know the jolly soul we're talking about. The veteran bus driver with the signature Santa beard first donned the red suit more than 25 years ago for a holiday party at our Merlo garage in Beaverton. As the years rolled by, Santa service became a bigger part of Bob's life, both inside and outside of TriMet. Needless to say, we're proud to have Bob on board. And by the way, please don't tug on his beard... It's definitely the real deal!
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Fare is required in the former
Free Rail Zone
If you're heading to a Blazer game or shopping downtown, don't forget your fare! The Free Rail Zone ended in September, so make sure you have a valid ticket or pass before boarding MAX or the Portland Streetcar. |
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| Sneak peek: Four new hybrid buses are joining the fleet |
| Of the 55 brand-new buses we purchased this year, four are next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. After making the trek from the Gillig bus factory in Hayward, California, the new hybrids are now on site, and our crews are preparing them to go into service. After the buses hit the road in January, we'll be testing them for fuel efficiency and maintenance needs. This year, we began replacing our oldest buses, which are not only uncomfortable for riders and operators, they are unreliable and expensive for us to maintain.
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| Crews place giant girders for the Portland-Milwaukie MAX line |
| Earlier this month, crews on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project set the giant girders for the structure that will carry MAX trains over the ramp connecting northbound McLoughlin Boulevard to SE Tacoma Street. The structure is being built north of the SE Tacoma St/Johnson Creek Station site in Southeast Portland. Opening in 2015, the new MAX line will travel 7.3 miles between Portland State University, inner Southeast Portland, Milwaukie and Oak Grove in North Clackamas County.
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Did you know?
For those who choose "active" transportation, this won't come as a big surprise: Public transit not only encourages people to walk or bike as a part of their daily routine, it helps reduce car crashes and air pollution. It's a fact: Good transit supports a healthy community!
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