[CCCNFBW] Fwd: Rider Insider /// July 2025 Newsletter 🚌

Fri Aug 1 19:16:46 UTC 2025

I have sent out the first bit of info about the budget for TriMet but I
found the history setion very interesting, when LIFT was started, when
accessible buses and trains happened, etc.
They are giving away parts of the train 1 fi you are interested in that.

Beth Greenberg

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From: TriMet Riders Club <ridersclub at emailupdates.trimet.org>
Date: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Subject: Rider Insider /// July 2025 Newsletter 🚌
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Service cuts, events to take transit to and more
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*Service Cuts *

Since 2019, we’ve faced staggering cost increases in almost everything
related to running the transit system, including labor, vehicles,
facilities, contractors, equipment and software.

After the Oregon Legislature failed to pass House Bill 2025, and due to a
significant and growing budget gap, we will begin reducing our service in
November 2025. More cuts are being planned for March 2026 and after, with
at least a 10% overall cut to service expected by August 2027.

Reserves have helped us maintain our service over the last few years, but
we must take action now to close a $300 million gap between our annual
expenditures and revenues and avoid more severe service cuts down the road.

We’ve already begun cutting costs internally, and that will continue. But
unfortunately, cuts to our transit service and reductions to our staff are
unavoidable. Without increased state funding for transit, these service
reductions will become even more severe.

You can learn more about the proposed service cuts here
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We’re taking these changes very seriously and understand they will impact
many of you. In the weeks and months ahead, we'll share which lines will be
affected and how you can weigh in. We’ll continue to update you and bring
you into the conversation.
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*🚊 Type 1 Event Recap 🚊*
[image: A group of people wearing high-visibility safety vests gathered
around a TriMet MAX Type 1 train]

After 38 years of service and 2.2 million miles traveled (!), Train 101 is
being retired, so we decided to send it off with some Riders Club members
in attendance!

Here are some photos from the event:
[image: Type 1 Photo 2]

Riders Club members and engineers inside MAX Train 101.
[image: A close-up view of Train 101's front cab]

We opened the operator cabs to let riders sit in the operator seat.
[image: Three men dressed in formal conductor uniforms with cap in front of
MAX Train 101]

Volunteers from the Oregon Electric Railway Museum, where MAX Train 101 now
lives!
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*♿️ Transit Accessibility Over the Years ♿️*
[image: A person using a wheelchair boarding a Type 1 train via an
accessibility lift]

We’re celebrating the 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! 🎉
Here’s some accessibility changes that have been made over the years:

*1976*
LIFT paratransit service begins.

*1981*
We introduce reduced fare for Honored Citizens and begin a rollout of
fixed-route buses with lifts.
[image: A TriMet bus with a deployed ramp at its entrance, allowing a
person with a mobility aid to board or exit the vehicle]

*1984*
The Committee on Accessible Transportation (CAT) calls for wayside lifts
for MAX boarding.
[image: A person using a wheelchair boarding a public transit vehicle via
an accessibility lift]

*1997*
Type 2 MAX trains introduce the nation’s first low-floor cars
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At the time, only systems in Europe offered riders the convenience of
rolling on board.

*1998*
Our board adopts a resolution to make the entire fleet low-floor boarding.
By the end of 1999, all fixed-route vehicles are accessible.

*2004*
Voice and braille guidance systems are introduced.

*2024*
New text-to-speech devices are added that deliver real-time audio arrival
information.

*2025*
We begin offering same-day service for older adults and adults with
disabilities through TriMet NEXT
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[image: TriMet NEXT vehicle with a baby blue livery and dark blue stripes]
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*🚌* *Building Community on Board 🚌*
[image: Group of people gathered in front of the Midtown Beer Garden food
cart pods]
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“Tabor to Town” is a group of neighbors who ride the bus from Mt. Tabor to
a different Downtown Portland destination every month! 🙌

What a cool way to build community ❤️
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*🎉 Take TriMet to... 🎉*

*Geek Week*
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A celebration of geek culture
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held at over 100 small businesses around Portland!

*When:* September 5–14

*Where: *Multiple businesses in the Portland region

🔗 More info
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*Key Events:*

Intergalactic Kick Off Party
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- Dress to impress our alien visitors. Kick off Geek Week with an
Intergalactic Happy Hour at the Jupiter Hotel, hosted by Hey Love and
benefitting the Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

*When:* September 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
*Where:* Jupiter NEXT
800 E Burnside St.

Going Back in Time
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- Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future, Wonderlove is
hosting an 80’s Dance Party and Film Screening. Wear your RAD 80’s fashion
and dance to retro tunes. Watch on the big screen and get a photo with
celebrity cosplayer Shannon McFly.

*When:* September 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
*Where:* Wonderlove
262 SE Main St.

Quest of the Magical Realms
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- Journey to a world of wonder with kid-friendly role playing, guided
warrior training and magical crafting. Directors Park transforms into a
land of fantasy adventure!

*When:* September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Where:* Directors Park
815 SW Park Ave.

*Vancouver Arts & Music Festival*

*When:* July 31–August 3
*Where:* Esther Short Park

Join this free community festival with three outdoor stages, local art
vendors, family activities and more. Esther Short Park will transform into
a playground of creativity! Featured artists include acclaimed singer Renee
Fleming, guitarist Sharon Isbin and violinist Mark O’ Connor. More info
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*Vanport Jazz Festival*
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*When:* August 1–2
*Where:* University of Portland

Experience world-class Jazz/R&B performances, plus food vendors and
shopping! More info
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*St. Johns Art Walk*
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*When:* Saturday, August 2
*Where: *Along Lombard St. between New York Ave and Richmond Ave

Come celebrate the artistic talent within the community! There will be art,
dining and shopping! More info
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*Fremont Fest*
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*When:* Saturday, August 2
*Where:* Fremont Street (NE 42nd–521st)

Enjoy a full day of community fun featuring 150+ local vendors, live music
and entertainment, a bubble parade and drumline, kids’ craft booth, food
trucks and shopping! More info
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 *Chinese Festival*
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*When:* Saturday, August 2
*Where:* Pioneer Courthouse Square

Look forward to art shows, crafts, Chinese food, entertainment and public
health outreach and education! More info
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*A Show at Pioneer Square*
[image: Schedule of concert lineup]
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PDX Live returns to The Square August 6–21! See the lineup and buy tickets
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*Type 1 "Open Door" Button Giveaway*
[image: Button that says "open door" removed from a Type 1 train]
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We went into a Type 1 train that’s going to be recycled and pulled out a
ton of parts! We’re going to be giving bits of the trains away in the
coming months, and the first are these “open door” buttons. They can be
used to decorate your space, or as a fun fidget toy to press!

(Please note this item has small parts and is not intended for use by
children.)
[image: Green enter to win button]
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Employees of TriMet and immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and
children) and household members of employees are not eligible. Enter to win
by August 22 at 9 a.m. PT. Winners will be notified August 22 at 11 a.m. PT.
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*📸 Vintage Pic of the Month 📸*

Here's a Rose City Transit bus rolling sometime between 1956-69 🌹🚌
[image: A vintage red and white bus travels along a city street]
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See you next month! 😎

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