TriMet Budget Reductions and Proposed Service Cuts
Summary
Regional mayors are discussing a joint letter to TriMet pushing back on service cuts. Tualatin agreed to sign on.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fare revenue is down roughly $60 million a year since the pandemic, and TriMet plans at least $93 million in administrative cuts plus new fare increases.
Riders who depend on TriMet service in Tualatin and neighboring cities.
Transit-dependent residents if the proposed cuts take effect.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting
TriMet is facing a $300 million deficit and proposes eliminating Lines 82, 97, and 153 — including the Line 76 Oregon City connection — with changes effective August 23. About 22,463 LIFT paratransit boardings would be affected, and Tualatin riders could lose direct connections to jobs and services.
City Council Meeting
Regional mayors are discussing a joint letter to TriMet pushing back on service cuts. Tualatin agreed to sign on.
City Council Meeting
TriMet plans service cuts and will take public comments January 22, 4–6 p.m. at the Tualatin Library Community Room.
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