Riders With Limited Mobility

Photo of rider in a wheelchair boarding a bus

If you use a wheelchair or scooter, or have limited mobility, you can ride TriMet buses, MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar.

Accessibility features

  • All buses, trains, transit centers and stations are fully accessible.
  • You can board MAX, WES and Streetcar directly from the station platform. MAX and Streetcar have a ramp that extends for easier boarding if you need it. On WES, please use caution, as there is a 2-inch gap between the boarding platform and the floor of the train.
  • Buses are equipped with either a boarding ramp or power lift. And about half of our buses are low-floor buses that can "kneel," lowering the first step closer to the curb for easier boarding. Just ask the operator.
  • All buses and trains have priority seating areas inside by the door for seniors and riders with limited mobility, and spaces for mobility devices.

How to board with a mobility device

Types of mobility devices allowed

Wheelchairs and scooters

The power lifts on buses can hold mobility devices up to 30 inches wide and 48 inches long, weighing less than 600 pounds when occupied.

2-wheeled devices

You can bring a 2-wheeled electric device (such as the Segway®) on buses, MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar, when used as a mobility device due to a disability. (Note: The device must be turned off when boarding, riding and exiting the vehicle.)

Securement straps for mobility devices on buses

We offer special straps that attach to the corners of your mobility device, making securement on the bus easier and faster. Call 503-962-2455 or email accessible@trimet.org for details.