Now you can get TransitTracker arrival times on your mobile phone in a text message. Just text your Stop ID Number to 27299 to get arrivals for the buses and trains serving that stop.

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Everyone in TriMet's diverse community of riders is able to ride TriMet, thanks to the work of the Committee on Accessible Transportation.

TriMet is accessible to all riders-thanks to the CAT

TriMet and Literary Arts, Inc. bring poetry into the everyday lives of riders by placing poems on TriMet buses and MAX trains. This year, eight new poems join the traveling collection.

Poetry in Motion

Portland has some of the finest urban natural areas in the country and a great transit system. Make your next outdoor adventure a truly "green" experience by leaving your vehicle at home and taking transit to the trail.

Taking transit to the trailhead

It happens every day. You're a busy commuter in a rush and you accidentally leave a personal item on a bus or train. Peek into our Lost & Found Department and get tips about how the lost is returned.

Where, oh where, did my cell phone go?

TriMet's top priority is building and operating a safe transit system. Our transit stations and Park & Ride lots are designed using the principles of "Crime Prevention through Environmental Design" to promote safety.

TriMet Station Design Promotes Safety

WES is a year old on Feb. 2, 2010. Riders say WES is fast, comfortable and friendly; plus, they can spend more time doing what they want, instead of fighting traffic. Have you tried WES yet?

WES Works! Celebrating a Year of Service

Watch Portland TriMet rider Bob Richardson's video, Romance, the 2009 winner of the national "Dump the Pump" video contest sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association.

Portland Rider 'Dumps the Pump'

It's the same area as Fareless Square and celebrates that nearly every downtown destination can easily be reached on a train.

Fareless Square Becomes the 'Free Rail Zone'

It's frustrating when a bus zooms by without stopping for you. Find out why and what you can do to be sure the driver sees you.

"Why Didn't the Bus Driver Stop to Pick Me Up?"

Have you ever been in a situation where the operator saw you but wouldn't open the door? Find out why we have to leave riders behind at times.

"Why Did the Bus Leave Without Me?"

If you live or work in Clackamas County or East Multnomah County, you'll soon have a convenient and affordable way to get around. Starting September 12, 2009, you can go from Clackamas Town Center to downtown Portland in 39 minutes on TriMet's new MAX Green Line.

MAX Green Line Opens September 12, 2009

When there's a big disruption or a change in service, you can count on TriMet's friendly Ride Guides to be there with you, providing directions and answering questions.

Ride Guides Help Keep You Moving

Following these simple rules can help make the ride safer and more comfortable for everyone.

Respect the Ride

22 new MAX Light Rail vehicles are joining the TriMet fleet. Not only do they have a sleek new look, they offer more seating, improved safety features, better mileage and a smoother ride.

MAX: The Next Generation

As any rider will tell you, artwork abounds on TriMet's MAX Light Rail and WES Commuter Rail lines. You can find art at stations, on shelters and on bridges. Some pieces are impossible to miss, while others are a little harder to spot. Quite often, the art is built right into the station itself!

A Tour of Public Art on TriMet

At any given time, TriMet field supervisors can be found throughout the transit system, helping to keep buses and trains moving.

A Day in the Life of a Field Supervisor

This month, 40 new buses will be added to the TriMet fleet. They are replacing some of our oldest buses, which are nearly 20 years old. The 2900 series bus, made by New Flyer, offers the latest in technology, fuel efficiency and emissions.

40 New Buses Join the Fleet

WES Commuter Rail is now open, giving commuters in Washington and Clackamas counties an alternative to I-5/Highway 217. We asked WES riders how they plan to use their 'WES time.'

What Will You Do With Your 'WES Time'?

TriMet's new WES Commuter Rail service is opening February 2, 2009. Over the last few months, we've been busy testing the new trains so you have a safe and smooth ride.

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