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TriMet flags West Linn’s Line 153 for possible elimination after low ridership analysis
Summary
TriMet told the council Line 153 in West Linn averages about two boardings per vehicle‑hour—roughly $76 per boarding under current assumptions—which placed it on the list of lines to consider for elimination in the draft service‑cut proposal.
TriMet planners told West Linn councilors that Line 153 is among the lowest‑performing services in the draft reduction plan and therefore is a candidate for elimination. "Line 153 here in West Linn 2 rides," Tom Mills said, noting the extension is getting about two boardings per vehicle hour and that, on the agency’s cost basis, that equated to roughly $76 a ride.
Mills said the agency revised pre‑pandemic productivity standards downward as ridership patterns changed and then used a lower standard for this round of analysis; anything above roughly $26 per ride was flagged for reconsideration under the draft approach. Councilors asked about notification and possible mitigation; TriMet said it would conduct targeted outreach and described a schedule of board hearings before any final actions.
Council members emphasized the social consequences of route losses for people who lack other transportation options and asked TriMet to coordinate with local partners to identify alternatives before a final decision.
