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Upgraded traffic signals aim to speed up TriMet bus line travel

Upgraded traffic signals aim to speed up TriMet bus line travel

Upgraded traffic signals aim to speed up TriMet bus line travel

Upgraded traffic signals aim to speed up TriMet bus line travel

TriMet announces potential MAX line cuts following recent bus service reductions

TriMet announces potential MAX line cuts following recent bus service reductions

TriMet's original MAX trains retired

TriMet's original MAX trains retired

MSNKGW-TV Portland

TriMet retires the last of the original MAX trains after 40 years

TriMet retires the last of the original MAX trains after 40 years

MSNKGW-TV Portland

These are scary to watch! All of these close calls were easily avoidable by following traffic signals and looking both ways before crossing train tracks. Remember to always stay alert around MAX. | TriMet

These are scary to watch! All of these close calls were easily avoidable by following traffic signals and looking both ways before crossing train tracks. Remember to always stay alert around MAX. | TriMet

194.1K viewsSep 25, 2019

Calling all transit fans! You could win a rare MAX relic — an illuminated destination rollsign from a Type 2 MAX train. Enter by March 16 ➡️ trimet.org/contest | TriMet

Calling all transit fans! You could win a rare MAX relic — an illuminated destination rollsign from a Type 2 MAX train. Enter by March 16 ➡️ trimet.org/contest | TriMet

40.9K viewsFeb 26, 2020

Rarely seen, substations are the heart of the MAX system, regulating the renewable electricity that keeps trains moving. | TriMet

1.5K viewsMar 3, 2025

These close calls are a good reminder: We're a lot safer when we're looking out for each other. | TriMet

159 viewsApr 25, 2016

Thanks for your service, Light Rail Vehicle 102 ❤️ 🥹 All MAX Type 1 trains will be replaced with Type 6s once the new trains have been fully tested! | TriMet

251.5K viewsOct 19, 2023

Ride along as we test this MAX Type 6 on the MAX Blue Line! 🚈 We're putting 5,000 miles on this train to "burn it in" on the system before it goes into service. We hope to have it rolling by the end of summer! | TriMet

79.9K viewsJul 1, 2024

TriMet video shows close calls with MAX trains

MSNKOIN Portland

TriMet to shut down MAX lines west of Providence Park for full week

MSNKOIN Portland

We now have over 700 real-time digital displays at MAX stations, bus stops and transit centers! These displays tell you when approaching vehicles will arrive and what their final destination is 🖥️⏰🗺️ | TriMet

1.1K views8 months ago

MAX Blue and Red Line trains will be disrupted between Sunset Transit Center and Providence Park MAX Station starting tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 13. Shuttle buses will replace MAX service, arriving at stops near the closed stations about every five minutes throughout most of the day on weekdays and every seven minutes on the weekend. The disruption will allow us to improve the MAX tracks and overhead wire system, keeping rides reliable and comfortable for years to come. We

6.8K views8 months ago

The first of the next generation of MAX light rail vehicles has arrived! 🥳 🚈 We ordered 26 of these "Type 6" vehicles to replace the aging "Type 1" trains that are gradually being retired. We've also got four of them coming as part of our A Better Red project, for a total of 30 new MAX vehicles on our rail system beginning in 2023! Learn more at trimet.org/max6 | TriMet

38.8K viewsDec 16, 2022

Our first "Type 6" MAX light rail vehicle arrived in December 2022. We've been testing and inspecting it before it begins a 5,000-mile “burn-in” on the MAX system and in our rail yards. 🚈 ⚙️ 🧰 These updated trains will replace our aging "Type 1s." Ready to see more? trimet.org/max6 | TriMet

1.5K viewsMar 9, 2023

My mascara didn’t survive 😭 This is what a MAX Type 1 looks like before it gets shipped to a recycling center ♻️ | TriMet

5.9K views8 months ago

MAX train glow-up in 20 seconds! 🚈 Our Clean Team mops, sweeps and cleans trains during layovers at the end of MAX lines seven days a week to keep our vehicles fresh ✨ | TriMet

6.6K views7 months ago

Blue-light phones give riders at MAX stations a way to reach security when needed. We’ve installed nearly 60 across all five MAX lines, with more to come! In 2026, we’ll continue installing the phones across the system. Here’s how they work: 👉 Press the red button on the front of blue-light call box 👉A dispatcher will respond within seconds 👉Our Security Operations Center staff can see who’s calling, along with the caller’s surroundings 👉They’ll take action to help with your security concern

1.6K views6 months ago

⚠️ MAX Blue and Red Line trains will be disrupted between Sunset Transit Center and Providence Park MAX Station, Saturday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 13. Shuttle buses will replace MAX service, arriving at stops near the closed stations about every five minutes throughout most of the day on weekdays and every seven minutes on the weekend. The disruption will allow us to improve the MAX tracks and overhead wire system, keeping rides reliable and comfortable for years to come. We’ll also have t

12.7K views9 months ago

How does the new Gateway North MAX Station work? Take a look at this video to learn more 🚊 | TriMet

19.5K viewsMay 6, 2024

As our MAX Type 1 trains retire and make way for the future, we take a moment to honor a true legend in TriMet’s history. Join us as we remember the one and only Bob Douglas – the visionary and first-ever Director of Light Rail Transportation at TriMet. 🌟 | TriMet

1.7K viewsFeb 28, 2024

Q: What will carry westbound MAX Red Line trains coming from the airport AND includes a multi-use path for easy connections between Gateway Transit Center and Gateway Green? A: This bridge! It's one of two structures we're building for the Better Red Project, which will help improve reliability for all MAX lines. 🔴🚈 | TriMet

10.2K viewsAug 7, 2023

See tracks? Think train! It can take about 1000 feet for a MAX train to stop in an emergency. Stay alert, always look both ways before crossing tracks, and pay attention to traffic signals! 🚦 | TriMet

37.8K views7 months ago

Get on the fast track to becoming a MAX operator! After your initial 7-week bus training, you’ll immediately qualify for training to operate MAX. 👉 $7,500 hiring bonus 👉 MAX operators get guaranteed pay increases every six months, with a top rate of $37.46/hr. 👉 Medical, vision and dental benefits, even when working part-time 👉 Paid training and testing to earn your Commercial Driver's License 👉 Free transit passes for you and your family Learn more at trimet.org/careers | TriMet

2.7K viewsJan 26, 2023

TriMet MAX Yellow lines open after winter storm in Portland

Eight new MAX trains are in service! They operate on different lines every day, so you might spot them on your next ride 🚊 | TriMet

21.3K viewsApr 6, 2025

TriMet video of MAX train near-misses goes viral with safety warning

Transit signal priority 101: Technology keeps buses out of traffic - TriMet Rider Insider blog

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