Montavilla houses two higher education institutions within the neighborhood boundary, giving many residents quick access to expanded learning opportunities. Thanks to an August 25th service update from TriMet, residents have another option available to them. Riders can now take the Line 25 (Glisan/Troutdale Rd) bus from Gateway Transit Center directly to Mount Hood Community College.
Line 25 now offers daily service, with buses arriving every 30 minutes most of the day. TriMet extended the bus route as part of its ongoing Forward Together Revised Service Concept. This update nearly doubles the eastward reach of Line 25, serving student transit needs for Reynolds High School and Mt. Hood Community College, where the line terminates. The on-campus bus stop makes public transit a more straightforward solution for many community college students, and its connection to the MAX light rail system at the Gateway Transit Center ensures that many other people can take advantage of this commuting option.
Montavilla is fortunate to have the Multnomah Campus of Jessup University and Portland Community College Southeast in the neighborhood. However, people’s educational goals differ, and having more learning institutions easily accessible will assist those wanting to continue their education.
Photo, transit maps, and video courtesy TriMet
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