Making a difference

Stories of TriMet employees going the extra mile to make a difference in our community—and beyond.

Tim Keller is honored by the National Guard.

Mother’s Day:
Three generations of TriMet women.

Katie Dunn is celebrating 20 years of independence via TriMet and bike.

Celebrating National Volunteer Month with CASA volunteer and TriMet engineer, Jennifer Lyman.

Bus operator Liza Mitzel turns an ordinary ride into an adventure.

Jim Jackson’s a busy guy. Lucky for us, he helps make the ride accessible for the visually-impaired.

By sleigh or by bus, "Santa Bob" delivers the spirit of generosity year round.

On two wheels or six, TriMet employees reach out to kids in the annual Shriners Toy Run.

When riders need help, TriMet’s resident superhero (and Manager of On-Street Customer Service) Ed Rosney springs into action.

The visionary behind Google Transit, Bibiana McHugh is making transit easier by improving access to data.

At work and in the community, Martín González uses his voice of advocacy to help others.

Learn why Data Clerk Molly Gisi’s "Adopt a Sailor" charity won a $50,000 grant from Pepsi.

Doing the right thing: When Operator Leonard Lamberth saw a pedestrian in need, he offered a helping hand.

Inspired by her mother’s struggle with cancer, Kathy Miller helps others at work and by volunteering.

Find out how Bus Operator John Hively is helping an aspiring author find his voice.