EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 34 MIN
Why TriMet Is Slashing $64.5 Million, Free Summer Bus to Forest Park, Plus Albina’s 94-Acre Resurrection
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
We're talking about the free shuttle bus service to the Zoo and Forest Park coming this summer, and the major cuts coming to TriMet services and staffing. Plus, we're digging into the best of Albina. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are JT Flowers, a TriMet board member and Albina Vision Trust’s government affairs and communications director, and local food reporter and supporter of all things public transit, Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle [portland.gov] Bus and MAX reductions coming this summer as TriMet is struggling for new revenue [Oregonian] JT Flowers Is Planting the Seeds of Northeast Portland’s Future [Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 8th episode: D'Amore Law Oregon Department of Transportation
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We're talking about the free shuttle bus service to the Zoo and Forest Park coming this summer, and the major cuts coming to TriMet services and staffing. Plus, we're digging into the best of Albina. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are JT Flowers, a TriMet board member and Albina Vision Trust’s government affairs and communications director, and local food reporter and supporter of all things public transit, Alex Frane. Discussed in today's episode: Forest & Washington Park Express Shuttle [portland.gov] Bus and MAX reductions coming this summer as TriMet is struggling for new revenue [Oregonian] JT Flowers Is Planting the Seeds of Northeast Portland’s Future [Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 8th episode: D'Amore Law Oregon Department of Transportation
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