Facts about TriMet

Ridership TriMet is a national leader in providing transit service. TriMet carries more people than any other U.S. transit system its size. Weekly ridership on buses, MAX and WES has increased for all but one year in the past 22 years. TriMet ridership has outpaced population growth and daily vehicle miles traveled for more than a decade. During fiscal year 2010 Residents and visitors boarded a bus, MAX or WES train 99.3 million times: • 60.6 million were bus trips • 38.4 million were MAX trips

• 305,840 were WES trips TriMet serves 570 square miles of the urban portions of the tri-county area. Weekday boardings averaged 315,300 trips: keep our air clean. That adds up to • 196,900 were bus trips More people ride TriMet than transit systems in larger cities, such as 26.7 million fewer car trips each year. • 117,100 were MAX trips Dallas, Denver and Miami. TriMet’s MAX and buses combined • 1,200 were WES trips 90% of people in the TriMet district eliminate 205,300 daily car trips, or 65 million trips each year. Weekend ridership: live within 1⁄2 mile of transit service. For each mile taken on TriMet, 53% • Bus and MAX ridership averaged Maintaining livability less carbon is emitted compared to 347,300 trips. Easing traffc congestion driving alone. Portland is the 23rd largest metro area in the U.S., but transit ridership MAX carries 26% of evening rush- is 8th per capita. hour commuters traveling from downtown on the Sunset Hwy. and Banfield Fwy. Annual Ridership Growth Bus, MAX & WES Transit works 105 Westside MAX carries the equivalent 100 of 2.4 extra lanes of traffic on the TriMet is a municipal corporation 95 Sunset Hwy. providing public transportation 90 Most riders (81%) are choice riders: for much of the three counties 85 they have a car available or choose in the Portland, metro 80 not to own one so they can ride area. TriMet operates a 75 TriMet. comprehensive transit network 70 43% of adults in the region use including a 52-mile MAX light 65 TriMet at least twice a month. rail system, 79 bus lines, 14.7- 60 mile WES Commuter Rail, 55 Clean air service for seniors and people 50 Each weekday, MAX eliminates nearly with disabilities, and enhanced

Boarding Rides (millions)Boarding 45 0301999795939189 0705 09 10 81,000 car trips from our roads, amenities and information. Fiscal Year easing traffic congestion and helping

September 2010 MAX: a 52-mile regional system MAX Blue Line The 15-mile eastside segment between downtown Portland and Gresham opened in 1986. The project was WES Commuter Rail completed on time and under budget. MAX Being Studied Construction: March 1982-Sept. 1986 Funding: $214 million Federal 83%; State/Local 17% The 18-mile westside segment between downtown Portland and the cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro in Washington MAX Red Line MAX Green Line County was built on time and on The 5.5-mile MAX Red Line opened The 8.3-mile extension into Clackamas budget. Transit ridership in this corridor with service to Portland International County and along a new alignment has tripled since opening in 1998. Airport in September 2001. It connects in downtown Portland opened Construction: July 1993-Sept. 1998 with the MAX Blue, Green and Yellow September 2009. TriMet’s fifth MAX lines and extends to Beaverton. line construction project adds tracks Funding: $963 million This line came about through an between Gateway Transit Center Federal 73%; State/Local 27% innovative public/private venture with and Clackamas Town Center, and in the Port of Portland, TriMet, the City of downtown along the Portland Transit Portland, the Portland Development Mall on 5th and 6th avenues between Commission and Bechtel Enterprises. Union Station and Portland State University. Connecting Last year, 1.1 million people got on or off MAX at the airport. Construction: Feb. 2007-Sept. 2009 communities Construction: May 1999-Sept. 2001 Funding: $575.7 million Funding: $125 million Federal 60%; State/Local 40% TriMet’s 52-mile Metropolitan Area Private $28.2 million; Local $96.8 Express (MAX) light rail system WES (Westside Express Service) million with 85 stations connects the cities Commuter Rail of Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro MAX Yellow Line WES Commuter Rail uses existing and Portland, and serves all three The 5.8-mile MAX line opened May freight tracks to serve the cities of counties in the TriMet district as 2004—four months ahead of schedule Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and well as the Portland International and millions under budget. The line Wilsonville. This 14.7-mile suburban Airport. MAX provides 37% of connects the Expo Center through N/ commuter line serves the heavily weekday transit trips and: NE Portland to the Rose Quarter and traveled I-5/Hwy. 217 corridor with • Removes cars from our roads downtown Portland. Along with MAX, weekday rush-hour service, connecting and helps keep our air clean. bus service in N/NE Portland was with MAX and buses in Beaverton and with bus service at the other stations. • Is a catalyst for transit-oriented improved. Service began February 2009. development—more than Weekday ridership is more than double $8 billion in development that of the former bus line that served Construction: Oct. 2006-Jan. 2009 has occurred within walking the same corridor. Funding: $161 million distance of MAX stations since Construction: Nov. 2000-May 2004 Federal and State/Local each funded the decision to build in 1980. Funding: $350 million 50% of base project; local funds paid for additional elements • Helps preserve neighborhoods Federal 74%; Local 26% and our livability.

1969 1978 1986 September 1989 September 1994 History TriMet formed after Rose City The 22-block Portland Mall The 15-mile Eastside MAX TriMet named “America’s The Portland Mall is extended Transit faces bankruptcy. opens—one of the first of its kind light rail line opens between Best Large Transit Agency” by 14 blocks to Old Town/ in the nation—and is an integral downtown Portland and the American Public Transit Chinatown. part of the successful downtown Gresham. This is the first segment Association. clean air strategy. of the MAX light rail system. On the horizon Park & Ride lots A second light rail extension to Park & Ride lots provide access to transit Building a Clackamas County is in the design phase. in areas not well served by bus lines, The 7.3-mile Portland-Milwaukie Light and are located at many rail stations balanced Rail Project would connect Portland outside the central city. TriMet operates State University and South Waterfront 32 dedicated lots, with another 30 system to SE Portland, Milwaukie and north lots provided through a shared-use TriMet’s five-year Transit Clackamas County. It also includes a arrangement. Parking is free and limited Investment Plan provides a multi-modal transit bridge over the to up to 24 hours or as posted. TriMet blueprint on where the agency Willamette River that will accommodate currently provides 12,800 spaces for will make investments in MAX, buses and a future Portland riders, with the majority of spaces along service and amenities through Streetcar extension, as well as bike and MAX and WES. Some facilities fill up partnerships with local pedestrian paths on both sides of the early, while others have space available governments. bridge. The agency’s sixth MAX project throughout the day. could open in 2015. TriMet’s transportation Quick Drop network includes 52 miles Bus service and other Quick Drop offers short-term parking for of MAX light rail, 14.7 miles easy drop-off and pick-up of riders at of WES Commuter Rail, 79 amenities 18 locations along the MAX line. Visit bus lines and connections 79 bus lines .org for locations. with the . TriMet has 79 bus lines, with 70 TriMet also provides services connecting with TriMet’s rail system. Bikes on TriMet for seniors and people with Buses also serve 18 major transit centers Buses, MAX and WES trains are bike disabilities. and the Portland Streetcar. accessible and heavily used during rush TriMet has enhanced service hour. Bike parking is available at many Frequent Service and added convenience transit centers and MAX stations and through: TriMet’s 12 Frequent Service bus at all WES stations. Three Bike & Ride lines operate at least every secure parking facilities are opening in • 12 Frequent Service bus 15-17 minutes during the day. FY11, with parking for 204 bikes with lines. These lines offer low-floor, air- key card access via BikeLink. TriMet • TransitTracker™ real-time conditioned vehicles, shelters and rents 450 bike lockers. Learn more at arrival information available schedule information in addition to trimet.org/bikes. for all 7,050 bus stops increased service frequency. The and all MAX and WES 164-mile Frequent Service network Service for seniors and stations by phone at carries 59% of all bus trips with 43% of people with disabilities 503-238-RIDE (7433), weekly service hours. online at trimet.org, for All TriMet buses and MAX trains are mobile devices by text and accessible. Seniors (age 65+) and people Downtown Portland through m.trimet.org and via with disabilities are eligible for reduced MAX light rail service began on the Mall dozens of third- party apps. in August 2009 with trains traveling fares. For details, call 503-962-2455, along 5th and 6th avenues. MAX Green TTY 503-238-5811 or visit trimet.org. • TransitTracker™ readerboard signs posted at major and Yellow lines and buses share LIFT paratransit service dedicated transit lanes; vehicles and transfer points and many bikes share a dedicated travel lane along TriMet’s LIFT paratransit service provides MAX and all WES stations. the 57-block Mall. door-to-door service for people with • WiFi available on WES. disabilities unable to ride TriMet fixed- Free Rail Zone route buses, MAX or WES. In FY10, LIFT • Adding shelters and Stop ID information at bus stops. Rides are free in downtown Portland, provided 1.1 million rides, the same level between I-405 and NW Irving and the as FY09. For information, call 503-962- • Utilizing technology to Lloyd District. Free rides are limited to 8200, TTY 503-962-8058 or visit briefly hold a green light so MAX and the Portland Streetcar within trimet.org. a bus behind schedule can the Free Rail Zone boundary. continue through a busy intersection.

September 1998 September 2001 May 2004 February 2009 September 2009 The 18-mile Westside MAX line Airport MAX line opens with service The 5.8-mile Interstate MAX line WES Commuter Rail opens— I-205/Portland Mall MAX opens with service to Beaverton from downtown to the Portland opens four months early and the state’s first commuter rail line opens with service to and Hillsboro. This is the second International Airport, the first train- millions under budget. This is the service. Clackamas County. All three segment of the MAX system. to-plane service on the West Coast. fourth segment of the MAX system counties are connected to be built. by MAX. Passenger Facilities Operating Revenue Sources (FY10)* • 79 bus lines • 1,080 bus shelters; 310 equipped with solar- State/Federal powered LED lighting units Operating Grants $84,217,000 • 649 buses including 361 low-floor buses 20% • 7,050 bus stops Other Sources Payroll and • 18 transit centers where buses and trains meet $36,598,000 other Taxes 9% $208,933,000 • 127 MAX vehicles and 85 MAX light rail stations 49% • 3 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMUs) and 1 trailer for Passenger Revenue WES Commuter Rail $93,729,000 • 32 TriMet Park & Ride lots, totaling 11,635 spaces 22% *Audited financial data • 3 Bike & Ride facilities with secure parking for 204 bicycles The payroll and self-employment tax rate is 0.6818% ($6.82 per $1,000 • 252 LIFT buses and 15 sedans provide door-to- on gross payroll). The rate will increase to 0.6918% on January 1, 2011. door service Operating costs per boarding ride: $3.21 (Bus); $1.89 (MAX).

Other services electronically cool bus engines and Director District increase fuel efficiency—116 buses Carpooling have this technology on board. Dr. T. Allen Bethel NE Portland Reduced parking rates are available • Particulate emissions have been for carpools in downtown Portland reduced by 95% on about a third Steve Clark Westside and the Pearl and Lloyd districts. Visit of the bus fleet with the use of carpoolmatchnw.org or call Metro at particulate traps and Ultra Low E Multnomah Lynn Lehrbach 503-CARPOOL (503-227-7665). Sulfur Diesel. County Programs for employers • All TriMet buses are fueled with a Clackamas Hakeem Olanrewaju TriMet helps businesses reduce biodiesel blend. County single-occupant-vehicle work trips. • MAX light rail projects use Consuelo Saragoza SE Portland For information on developing environmentally friendly employee transit programs, call construction practices including N & NW 503-962-7670 or visit trimet.org/ reusing and recycling materials Tiffany Sweitzer employers. and incorporating bioswales, Portland landscaping and other features to Environmental leader Rick Van Beveren, Washington treat runoff. President County TriMet continually seeks ways to improve environmental performance TriMet Board of Directors TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane was appointed by the Board and began and incorporate sustainable practices TriMet is governed by a seven- his tenure in July 2010. into its operations and capital member Board of Directors—unpaid projects: citizens appointed by the Governor. • A focused effort to improve fuel economy has made TriMet among TriMet in service the most fuel-efficient transit • Buses and trains stop nearly 1 million times a week to pick up riders districts in the country. • Buses and trains travel 500,000 miles a week • TriMet is the first in the nation to test NASCAR technology to • Vehicles are in motion close to 34,000 hours a week

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