Portland Streetcar: Get in the Loop

With the opening of Tilikum Crossing last month, Portland Streetcar service expanded on both sides of the river. While the NS line remains unchanged, the CL line has been replaced with the A and B loops. 

The A Loop operates clockwise and the B Loop counter-clockwise, connecting the Pearl District, PSU, OMSI, and Lloyd in both directions. Visit PortlandStreetcar.org to download a detailed route map or check the revised service schedule (available online only, no hardcopies printed).

Unfortunately, despite the oh-so-recent completion of the streetcar loops, untimely construction on the Broadway Bridge will require a temporary disruption of Portland Streetcar service on the A and B between Sunday, October 11th through October 27th (motor vehicle and bus service will also be disrupted by construction, but sidewalks will remain open for people biking and walking). Below is the construction closure map:

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TriMet Honored Citizen & Portland Streetcar Fares Increase September 1st

Both TriMet and Portland Streetcar fares increase this month. On September 1st, Portland Streetcar fares increase across the board:

• Streetcar-Only (2.5 Hour) $2.00
• Streetcar/TriMet All Day $5.00
• Streetcar-Only Monthly Pass $44.00
• Streetcar-Only Annual Pass $440.00
• Streetcar/TriMet Honored Citizen/Youth (2.5 Hour) $1.25
• Streetcar-Only Honored Citizen/Youth Monthly Pass $25.00)
• Streetcar-Only Honored Citizen/Youth Annual Pass $250.00

The new fares will allow Portland Streetcar to provide expanded and improved service, including new service over Tilikum Crossing and the opening of the new A and B loops (formerly known as the Central Loop or CL line. Changes riders can expect include:

• More service with the A & B Loops (formerly CL) extending to South Waterfront over the Tilikum Crossing.
• Improved Saturday service with streetcars every 15 minutes.
• Added late night service for the A & B Loops to better serve events at the Rose Quarter.
• Increased fare enforcement and security.
• Transition to an all-electronic fare system (E-Fare) in partnership with TriMet and C-TRAN in 2016 and 2017.
• New Honored Citizen/Youth Streetcar-Only passes

TriMet has also announced a fare increase on its Honored Citizen fares only. Effective September 1st, Honored Citizen fares will increase from $1.00 to $1.25, with monthly passes rising from $26 to $28.