TriMet MAX riders have been told to start planning ahead for the upcoming Rose Quarter MAX Improvements. With the project less than two weeks away, signs and service alerts are going up to inform riders about the temporary service adjustments necessary from the start of service Sunday, Aug. 21 through end of service Saturday, Sept. 3. MAX Blue, Green and Red lines will be disrupted and all MAX lines will have reduced frequency.
TriMet staff are posting signs at all MAX stations during the next few days and alerts are posted online, on TriMet’s Twitter and Facebook pages, on digital displays at stations and sent out via TriMet's service alert emails. Also, for more than two weeks, TriMet customer service staff have been riding trains, handing out more than 10,000 brochures and talking with riders about the disruption and service adjustments. TriMet has put together a special web page, trimet.org/rosequarter that has animated maps of the service adjustments, line-by-line details and tips for riding during the project.
Tips for riding during Rose Quarter MAX Improvements
- Alter when you ride.
During the two-week project, consider altering trips to avoid main commuting hours, when trains will be extremely full.
- Consider other commuting options.
Go by TriMet bus or the Portland Streetcar. Telecommute, carpool, bike or use other transportation.
- Plan extra time for trips.
Most riders should plan at least an extra 30-45 minutes for their trips, especially those traveling through the Lloyd District or to the airport from the west side.
- Plan ahead of time.
Plan ahead for your travels during the two-week project. Go totrimet.org/rosequarter to view the MAX schedules during the project, view animated service maps and get more tips for riding. TriMet’s Trip Planner shows the adjusted schedules, shuttle bus connections and trip times. TriMet Customer Service personnel at 503-238-RIDE (7433) will happily help plan your trip.
- Bike the whole way
Room for bikes onboard MAX will be very limited due to crowding. To prevent extended delay, cycle the entire way, park your bike at a station or leave your bike at home during these two weeks. It also may be the perfect time to tryBIKETOWN, Portland’s new bike-sharing program.
