 Hello! Here’s a summary of our equity and inclusion news at TriMet!
 TriMet must temporarily reduce service levels further due to the largest bus operator shortage in our agency’s history.
Starting Sept. 18, 2022, ten bus lines will have service reduced, including two that will have service canceled. Those lines have low ridership or less demand than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Two other lines will have less service added in the fall than previously planned.
We’d much rather be expanding service than cutting it, but we need help. Please spread the word about our open bus driver jobs. New bus operators earn $25.84 an hour to start and are eligible for a $7,500 hiring bonus. Learn more at trimet.org/drive
 Come aboard! Last week, TriMet introduced a faster path for new hires to qualify for MAX training right after the 7-week bus operator training!
We’re also hiring mechanics, with a starting wage of $37.02/hour, plus great benefits. Apply online!
Watch Bus Maintenance Trainer Danny Taitague talk about training people to work on our vehicles. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
 TriMet’s new pilot program to provide qualifying high school-age students with a free TriMet pass during the summer months continues this month!
Students who are financially-challenged may qualify to receive a transit pass good for unlimited rides on TriMet buses, MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar through August 31.
Partner agencies: Apply for transit passes here!
 John Gardner has been named TriMet Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Officer. He will focus on ensuring proactive improvements and creating positive change while heightening TriMet’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
TriMet General Manager Sam Desue made the announcement last week. John has championed these efforts at TriMet since December 2015 as Director of Transit Equity, Inclusion and Community Affairs.
 Congratulations to Juneteenth Oregon on their 50th celebration last month! We enjoyed being in the parade and meeting everyone at the festival. Watch the video for a recap!
 We returned to Pride this year with our employees marching alongside a special Pride bus, and it felt great to be reunited! Here’s a video of that special day.
We’ll be at Shute Park in Hillsboro on July 30th to celebrate Centro Cultural’s 50th anniversary. Stop by the TriMet booth to say “hi!” and to learn more about our equity programs and job opportunities.
The Transit Equity Advisory Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month. Get details here.
The TriMet Board of Directors meeting will be held in-person on July 27. The public forum starts at 9 a.m. You can sign up to speak starting at 8:30 a.m.
The Committee on Accessible Transportation meets virtually the third Wednesday of each month from 9-11 a.m.
Learn more about our equity programs, including our income-based fare and high school transit pass programs, climate justice efforts, and more, online.
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