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
A Commitment to Sustainability
Like you, we believe that good transit service is crucial to protecting our quality of life. To that end, we strive to build and operate our system in the most sustainable way possible, from construction projects to daily operations.
TriMet's "green" construction practices
Here at TriMet, we like to keep it clean. In fact, there are a few "dirty" words we'd like to remove from our civic vocabulary entirely. Click on a word below to see what we're doing about it.
TriMet has become a national leader in building environmentally sensitive light rail projects. Not only do these efforts help protect our natural resources, they save millions in construction costs. Learn more
Conserving fuel and reducing emissions
Find out how we're conserving fuel and lowering emissions to reduce our impact on our environment. Learn more
Sustainability in our daily operations
We build and maintain tracks, signals, shelters, stations and facilities with careful concern for our environment and our community. Learn more
The benefits of transit-oriented development
Transit-oriented development reduces the pressure on our natural environment from sprawl, traffic congestion and air pollution. Learn more