TriMet’s Historic Transit Cuts Explained | Portland News

Portland’s transit system is hitting pause as TriMet slashes 33 bus routes, cuts two entirely, and reconfigures the MAX Green Line—its biggest overhaul since pandemic lockdowns. Facing a $158 million deficit after voters rejected a gas tax plan, the agency has already trimmed 500 jobs and is now scaling back service to survive. With payroll tax revenues plummeting due to remote work and economic shifts, officials warn they can’t afford to cut their way out—and are pausing further cuts to evaluate the impact of these drastic changes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9de404de125d57b5