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October 2024 Part 2 ///
Halloween Edition 👻
🚦 MAX Close Calls🚦
AKA that time an Altima almost swerved into a MAX train...the ultimate Halloween scare 🎃
These close calls were easily avoidable by following traffic signals and looking both ways before crossing train tracks.
Watching this playlist will send chills down your spine.
⚪️ Traffic Buttons ⚪️
Something that may help avoid spooky close calls with MAX trains are our new traffic buttons.
They help keep cars and MAX trains separated on our downtown at-grade trackway.
🎃 Halloween on the Streets 🎃
Every Hallow's Eve we wait for you to show us your costumes! And we are never disappointed...
Ozzie is training to become the youngest bus driver in TriMet history 🥰
Elias is a MAX train for Halloween again this year! As a master's student in urban planning and civil engineering at PSU, we think it's the perfect costume! Watch the video.
More fun on Halloween!
Want to share your costume with us? DM or tag us on Instagram!
👩🦼➡️ Wheelchair Hiking 🌲
The Oregon Wheelchair Hiking group meets weekly to explore wheelchair-friendly trails in the region, and members take public transit whenever possible to reach their destination. So cool 😎🌲
If you or someone you know is interested in joining this group, make sure to look up the Oregon Wheelchair Hiking group on Facebook.
💻 Making Transit More Accessible 💻
Now people whose first language is Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Russian or Korean can view the web app on our homepage and rider content pages in their native language.
These are the first languages added in addition to English and are the most commonly spoken languages in our community. We hope to add additional languages in the future.
Visit trimet.org to test out the new feature.
🗓️ Take TriMet to... 🗓️
Looking for things to do in November? Check out these local events that you can take TriMet to:
🛼 2024 WFTDA Global Championships hosted by the Rose City Rollers – Nov. 1-3
Watch as thirteen of the best roller derby teams from around the globe compete for the WFTDA Hydra trophy for the first time since 2019.
This is a 16-game, single-elimination tournament that spans over three days. The final Championship game will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.
📍Veterans Memorial Coliseum
300 N Ramsay Wy, Portland
⏰ Nov. 1-3, hours vary
🔗 More info and tickets
💀 Dia de los Muertos – Nov. 2
There's three Dia de los Muertos events you can attend this Saturday, Nov. 2!
📍Dia de los Muertos @ Maya Event Center
1698 Northwest Fairview Drive, Gresham
⏰ 1 p.m.–6 p.m.
🔗 More info
📍Dia de los Muertos @ Centro Cultural
110 N Adair St, Cornelius
⏰ 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
🔗 More info
📍Dia de los Muertos @ Zenger Farm
11741 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266
⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m
🔗 More info
🦁 Oregon Zoo's Paws and Relax Discount Days – Nov. 4-11
In partnership with TriMet, Oregon Zoo invites you to connect with nature from Monday, Nov. 4 through Monday, Nov. 11, with $12 zoo admission.
Take a self-care day with a mindful walk through the zoo, enjoying the company of animals and plenty of fresh air.
This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, including membership.
📍Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland
⏰ Nov. 4-11 @ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m
🔗 Reserve tickets
🚨 Emergency Preparedness Training and Resource Event – Nov. 9
This event is for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and support providers. The training is free, voluntary, and open to the public.
Learn how to prepare for different types of emergencies and natural disasters that we can expect to experience in the Portland Metro area, like wildfires and hot weather, ice storms and cold weather, floods, earthquakes, and power outages.
📍 Multnomah County East Building
600 NE 8th St, Gresham
⏰ Nov. 9 @ 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
🔗 Register
👾 Kumoricon – Nov. 8-10
Are you ready for cosplay, performances and fandom festivities? Enjoy an energizing convention weekend in Portland, Oregon at the Oregon Convention Center!
📍Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland
⏰ Nov. 8-10 @ 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
🔗 Register
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade – Nov. 11
Come honor and celebrate military veterans! You'll also get to see our new bus wrap art in recognition of those who have served.
📍Parade starts at MLK & Beech and ends at MLK & Emerson
⏰ Nov. 11 @ 10 a.m.
🔗 Learn more
🌮 Snackfest – Nov. 15-17
SnackFest is a food-focused festival featuring all your favorite treats from hot food vendors, food trucks, food purveyors, retail stores and more!
📍 Alder Block
100 SE Alder street Portland
⏰ Nov. 15-17, hours vary
🔗 More info
🍻 Oregon Zoo BrewLights – Nov. 15-16
Join us for the sixth annual BrewLights, presented by TriMet, a ZooLights brew festival experience for the 21-and-over crowd with more than 45 Northwest breweries and cideries to sample from.
This year promises to be the brightest BrewLights yet, with a brand-new magical meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train route and more interactive displays than ever.
📍Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland
⏰ Nov. 15-16 @ 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
🔗 More info and tickets
📀 Save the LP Record Show – Nov. 16
Celebrate the record collector community featuring a masterfully curated collection of records, CDs and tapes, plus live DJs, giveaways and more.
$5 admission includes a complimentary tote bag, Pips Donuts, Lionheart Coffee and hourly giveaways!
📍Reser Center for the Arts
12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton
⏰ Nov. 16 @ 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
🔗 More info and tickets
🌲 4T Trail
Remember that you can go on an adventure and hike the 4T trail. When there's fog, it has major Halloween vibes!
🚉 Train: Start your journey at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Take a Westbound Blue or Red Line MAX train to Washington Park.
🥾 Trail: Upon arriving at the Washington Park station, use the elevator to reach the street level. Walk toward the Oregon Zoo, where you will begin to see signs for the 4 T Trail along the sidewalks. Cross the Highway 26 overpass and hike uphill on the Marquam Trail to Council Crest Park. From Council Crest, continue following the 4 T Trail signs downhill to Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).
⚠️ Note: The hike from Marquam Trail to Council Crest Park is moderately steep. The entire hike from the Oregon Zoo to OHSU is approximately 4 miles.
🚡 Tram: Board the Portland Aerial Tram at the OHSU campus. The trip costs $8.50. The tram takes riders downhill through the south waterfront district to the OHSU Center for Health and Healing. The tram is open Monday through Saturday.
🚋 Trolley: After exiting the tram, board the Portland Streetcar just a few steps from the terminal. Take the A or NS Line and ride to the Central Library stop.
🏒 Winterhawks Discount 🏒
We’ve got an exclusive discount for you to get in on this season’s Portland Winterhawks games!
Riders Club members get 40-60% off ticket prices now through April 1, depending on the game and seat location.
How to claim your discount:
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Check out the event list online and select your game(s).
- Sign in to Ticketmaster or create your account.
- Select your game(s) and seat(s).
- After making your selections, click on the shopping cart icon to complete your purchase.
- The discount code (2425TRIMETDEAL) will be applied at checkout.
Go to as many games as you like and have fun cheering on the 2024 Western Conference champions!
👩🏽💻 Job Openings 👩🏽💻
We're looking to fill the following roles. Take a look and join our team 🚌 🚊
Bus Mechanic Apprentice
Lead Landscaper
Field Outreach Representative
Senior Administrative Assistant
Bus Driver
MAX Operator
All Open Jobs
Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon. In that listing, TriMet is the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top “Transportation and Logistics” employer in the state.
📸 Photo of the Month 📸
Early REM album art or MAX Type 1 wrapped prior to service circa 1984? 🤔 🚈
Happy Halloween! 🎃
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