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TriMet outlines service‑cut proposal that would cover most of near‑term shortfall, seeks local feedback
Summary
At a Washington County Coordinating Committee meeting TriMet said it faces a roughly $300 million budget gap and proposed service reductions that would represent about 6.5% of a 10% reduction target for August 2026 implementation; mayors and commissioners pressed TriMet on impacts to specific lines, safety spending and school service preservation.
Grant O'Connor, TriMet's manager of service planning and development, told the Washington County Coordinating Committee that TriMet is facing a roughly $300,000,000 budget shortfall and has developed a proposal that would contribute about 6.5% toward a 10% system‑wide service‑reduction target. "We did announce last summer that we are facing a $300,000,000 budget gap," O'Connor said, adding that inflation and higher safety and security spending are key drivers.
The proposal, if adopted, would take effect in August 2026 and focuses on network changes, frequency reductions and elimination of low‑ridership segments. O'Connor said the plan emphasizes reducing duplicate service and protecting high‑frequency evening and weekend service where possible. "This is a proposal, and we're here to have a…
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