TriMet provides bus, light rail and commuter rail transit services in the Portland, Oregon, metro area. We connect people with their community, while easing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution—making the Portland area a better place to live. More
Interstate MAX Yellow Line Project History
Interstate MAX Yellow Line
Expo Center/City Center
- Opened: May 1, 2004
- Length: 5.8 miles
- Stations: 10
- Construction: Nov. 2000-May 2004
- Cost: $350 million
Highlights
- Connects North and Northeast Portland with Portland City Center and the rest of the MAX light rail system
- Built in partnership with the City of Portland, the Portland Development Commission (PDC), Metro, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the communities of North and Northeast Portland
- Funded by the Federal Transit Administration (74%), regional transportation funds (11%), TriMet capital funds (7%) and urban renewal funds (8%): No additional property taxes needed
- Completed ahead of schedule and millions under budget
- A national model for environmentally friendly construction practices and community involvement
- Set new standards in participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms
- Enhanced neighborhoods in North Portland with new sidewalks, trees, art, paved roads, bike lanes and bike lockers
- Catalyst for more than 50 new businesses opening along the line during construction
- Yellow Line ridership has exceeded ridership on the former bus line serving Interstate Avenue