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Friday, August 19, 2011

Trimet official notice about fare changes coming up

Help customers prepare for September
Some changes—mostly positive for customers & operators—to many bus lines;
some fares increased; trip info available online and on paper
HIGHLIGHTS: SERVICE CHANGES as of 9/4/11

Check if anything has changed on your route(s), and encourage your customers to do the same.
Line 6 No scheduled layover at 18th and Columbia, to improve safety.
Line 8 Six timepoints removed, to improve spacing and reliability.
Line 9 Returns to Broadway Bridge.
Lines Not returning to their regular routes until construction (15—Morrison Bridge; 16—
15 & 16 Lombard/Columbia Slough Bridge) is completed, probably in October.
Line 17 September map/route description updated for return to NW 29th between Nicolai and
Industrial, effective July 18.
Line 35 Route change from Oregon City TC, for more efficient routing.
Line 56 September map/route description updated for permanent route change at
Washington Square, effective August 14.
Line 75 New route name—Line 75-Cesar Chavez/Lombard—in effect.
Line 84 New stops posted, to improve service. Because this line serves a rural area, “flag
stop” service will continue as well.
Service restoration to relieve overcrowding: Lines 4, 8, 9, 12, 14, 35, 44, 75, 94; Blue Line.
School trippers reinstated after summer break: Lines 10, 44, 52, 66, 71, 78.
Other trip/schedule changes: Details in report areas, on TriNET and on trimet.org.
HIGHLIGHTS: FARE CHANGES as of 9/1/11
Adult Day Pass $5.00
Adult All-Zone $2.40
Adult 2-Zone $2.10
“Youth/Student” “Youth” (same price; clearer name)
30-Day Pass
(new fare instrument)
Valid through date printed on pass;
available only at TriMet Ticket Office at this time.
Complete details, including changes to cost of passes, from 503-238-RIDE or trimet.

WHEN & WHERE TO FIND FALL SCHEDULES

TriMet is working to reduce dependence on paper schedules and expand options for customers
to get information by phone or computer. Schedules for all bus and rail lines have been
reprinted for the fall service change. Distribution of printed schedules is focused on making
them available just before and after the service change, when customers need them most.
Late July Aug 29-
Sept 9
(approx)
Mid Sept
& beyond
Pouches
Station agents will put a small quantity of the appropriate
schedule(s) in each pouch in late August. 􀀳
Outlets
Libraries, grocery stores, TriMet Ticket Office, etc. Visit
trimet.org/outlets for a list or call 238-RIDE to find an outlet. 􀀳 􀀳
trimet.org
Plan a trip or print a PDF schedule. 􀀳 􀀳 􀀳
TransitTracker
Get real time information—instead of what the schedule says
—via phone, text or web. 􀀳 􀀳 􀀳
Note: Around August 26, a new schedule book will be placed in each pouch. At about the
same time, each employee will have the opportunity to pick up a copy for personal use; and
copies will go on sale to the public at the TriMet Ticket Office at Pioneer Courthouse Square.


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