Transit riders accustomed to specific schedules should check their route starting Sunday, August 24th. TriMet will adjust schedules for MAX lines and many buses that East Portlanders depend on. The FX2 Bus Rapid Transit line on SE Division and Line 20 bus are shifting times by up to 5 minutes to keep buses on time. This shift will not significantly impact people’s ability to arrive at destinations on time, but could cause the unprepared rider to miss a connection they have grown accustomed to. The transit agency recommends commuters check its Trip Planner on or after August 24th to confirm their travel plans. People can also preview changes at the organization’s website.
Riders of MAX trains or bus Line 40, Line 53, Line 54, and Line 288 should review the upcoming changes at TriMet’s website. People should also note that the transit agency will close the Skidmore Fountain MAX Station on August 24th, after years of planning for improved light rail travel times through downtown. Commuters who use the Beaverton, Oregon City, or Tigard Transit Centers will need to learn new stop orientations as TriMet adjusts to accommodate more service or construction-related considerations.
These minor adjustments will not likely impact many riders’ overall usage of the transit system, but people should prepare themselves before heading out next week.
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