TriMet adding bus lines, expanding service starting next week

PORTLAND, Ore. — TriMet says it’s adding three bus lines and making other changes starting next week that will help expand service to Beaverton, Tigard, East Portland, Gresham and Milwaukie.

Using Google Earth flyovers, TriMet takes you on virtual tours of some of the new routes while pointing out places to shop and eat along the way.

The changes go into effect starting March 4 and March 5.

New Route No. 1: Line 42 – Denney/Hall

TriMet says this new route that runs between the Beaverton and Tigard Transit centers will ease riders’ trips by bypassing Highway 217.

Weekday service starts March 5. Buses run every 30 minutes to 45 minutes between 6:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Watch the flyover:

New Route No. 2: Line 74 – 162nd Avenue

This new north-south route serves east Portland mostly along Southeast 162nd Avenue.

Weekday service starts March 5. Buses run about every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Watch the flyover:

New Route No. 3: Line 82 – South Gresham

Serving stops between Powell Boulevard and Kane Drive, weekday service for this new route begins March 5. Buses run every 45 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

No flyover available.

TriMet also says weekend service will go into effect on Line 87 starting March 4, and a modified route and more frequent bus service on Line 152 in Milwaukie starts March 5.

Also beginning March 5, Line 81 in Gresham and Troutdale will have its route modified.

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