<div dir="ltr"><div>For those who might use TriMet in Portland. </div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="comic sans ms,sans-serif">Beth Greenberg</font></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">TriMet Riders Club</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:ridersclub@emailupdates.trimet.org">ridersclub@emailupdates.trimet.org</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:51\u202fPM<br>Subject: Rider Insider /// January 2026 Newsletter \U0001f68c<br>To: <<a href="mailto:merribeth.manning@gmail.com">merribeth.manning@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg572412719883843256"><u></u>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br> /// January 2026 /// </strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f68c Service Cuts <strong>\U0001f68c</strong></strong></p>
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<p>We know you depend on us, and service cuts are always our last resort. But with rising costs and less money coming in, we must reduce spending now to avoid more severe cuts down the road, which would affect many more riders.</p>
<p>In July 2025, we announced a $300 million annual budget gap. We have already reduced spending by about $150 million and that\u2019s before the larger service changes and cuts we\u2019re now proposing. We reduced spending mostly through cutting internal expenses, reducing staff and pausing future bus service increases.</p>
<p><span>Our new service change proposals </span>center on network efficiency, combining lines or reducing where lines run near others. We propose eliminating some bus lines and moving routes to maintain as much service as possible. This focuses our service investment where it is needed and used most. While we are keeping frequency on higher used lines, some proposals reduce how often buses arrive at times when fewer people are riding.</p>
<p>Go to <span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftrimet.org%2Fservicecuts%2F/1/0101019c111a97b2-00603c7d-4af8-4240-a8b2-90e0c27edf46-000000/doQYKmnvQViPaNrEXVt2b-AHdTfhEU1sFvYf8XzRLmE=442" rel="noopener" target="_blank">trimet.org/servicecuts</a></strong></span> to learn more about the service cuts, share your feedback and help us shape the future of our transit service. The survey closes this Saturday, January 31 at 5 p.m.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f68c Ride Free on Rosa Parks\u2019 Birthday</strong> \U0001f68c</p>
<img src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ORTRIMET/2026/01/13060982/6681284/rosa-parks-ride-free-1200x1200_crop.jpg" style="width:500px;height:auto" alt="Stylized graphic of civil rights hero Rosa Parks with the text: "Ride free Feb. 4. Celebrating Rosa Parks' birthday."" width="500" height="500"><p style="text-align:left" align="left"><br>This upcoming Wednesday, February 4, we\u2019ll be honoring Rosa Parks and her contributions to the civil rights movement. We will not be collecting fares on our buses, MAX and LIFT.</p>
<p style="text-align:left" align="left">Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN will also join us in not collecting fares.<strong> </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><strong><br>\U0001f9fc Keeping Your Ride Clean</strong> \U0001f9fc</strong></p>
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<p dir="auto"><br>Keeping our buses clean and ready to roll into service helps create a comfortable and consistent experience for our riders. Before our buses even hit the road, there\u2019s a team working hard to help keep them looking good, in top shape and fueled for service. </p>
<p dir="auto">From deep cleaning to fueling vehicles, our Bus Maintenance service workers are the behind-the-scenes heroes doing this important work every single day.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f690 Parks Shuttle Pilot Project Survey <strong>\U0001f690</strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left" align="left">Portland Parks is gathering community feedback on a pilot program that will offer a shuttle to transport Portlanders from North, Northeast and East Portland to Washington Park and Forest Park during summer 2026.</p>
<p style="text-align:left" align="left">Washington Park includes the Oregon Zoo, International Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, the World Forestry Center and other attractions. Forest Park includes over 80 miles of trails and offers opportunities for hiking, biking, birdwatching and other nature experiences.<strong> </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f389 New SPOT Southwest Microtransit Service \U0001f389 </strong></p>
<p>Washington County\u2019s new, on-demand public transit service SPOT Southwest is now available in Beaverton and Tigard! It\u2019s a free, easy way to get around Southwest Beaverton and River Terrace, places where TriMet doesn\u2019t currently serve. SPOT also takes you to Cooper Mountain Nature Park.</p>
<p>Catch the SPOT Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Just use the app or call to book a same-day ride within the service area and SPOT picks you up right outside. SPOT uses small shuttles that are ADA-accessible and have bike racks, so everyone can ride.</p>
<p>Traveling to the area? Just take TriMet bus lines 43, 45, 56, 76 or 78 to Washington Square Transit Center and use the SPOT Ride app to connect to SPOT Southwest.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f5d3\ufe0f TriMet Events Calendar \U0001f195</strong></p>
<p>The worst part of planning the weekend is researching what to do. Well, we\u2019re doing that research for you from now on! Check out our new events page for a thoughtfully curated list of fun happenings that you can access via TriMet \U0001f44f</p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f4da FREE Community Transportation Academy <strong>\U0001f4da</strong></strong></p>
<p>Learn about local transportation and more! The Community Transportation Academy at Portland State University will teach community members in Portland and Oregon the fundamentals of how the transportation system works and how to get involved to make a difference.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The course is free and open to any Oregon resident and will cover statewide and local transportation topics. You'll learn from PSU transportation faculty, researchers and transportation experts from the Portland region and beyond.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Classes will be on <strong>Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:40 p.m., starting March 31 through June 2, 2026.</strong> Participants will be able to attend in person at the PSU campus, or join on-line. </p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f3d2 Winterhawks Giveaway <strong>\U0001f3d2 </strong></strong></p>
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<p>You\u2019ll get seats in the \u201cHawks Corner,\u201d located on the ice, next to the players tunnel. You can\u2019t get any closer to the action as the Winterhawks take on the Seattle Thunderbirds!</p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\u2728 Portland Winter Light Festival <strong>\u2728</strong></strong></p>
<img src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ORTRIMET/2026/01/13081440/6684731/portland-winter-lights-festival_crop.png" style="width:500px;height:auto" alt="Costumed performers parade past a TriMet MAX train during a colorful nighttime festival." width="500" height="333"><p><br>This is your reminder that the Portland Winter Light Festival kicks off next month\U0001f4a1</p>
<p style="text-align:left" align="left">Skip the headache of parking and ride TriMet to the festival. Tap your credit/debit card, mobile wallet or Hop card to instantly pay Adult Fare \U0001f973</p>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><strong><br>\U0001f4f8 Pic of the Month \U0001f4f8</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left" align="left">One of our team members took this photo of an FX2 bus and Portland Streetcar on Tilikum Crossing! </p>
<img src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ORTRIMET/2026/01/13081387/6684732/tilikum-corssing-with-fx-and-portland-streetcar_crop.jpg" style="width:500px;height:auto" alt="A TriMet FX bus and Portland Streetcar cross Tilikum Crossing in warm light" width="500" height="333"><p><br>Have photos you\u2019d like us to consider for this newsletter? Send them to us at <a href="mailto:ridersclub@trimet.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ridersclub@trimet.org</a></p>
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