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Portland Streetcar provides transportation service on a 7.2-mile roundtrip loop from NW 23rd Avenue at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, on Lovejoy/Northrup, through the Pearl District, on 10th and 11th to Portland State University, RivverPlace and SW Gibbs & Moody at the South Waterfront District.
Get Ready to Ride
Each stop has a schedule posted with approximate travel times. On the web page is a 7-stop schedule
(www.portlandstreetcar.org).
Streetcar Arrival Time
The Streetcar Arrival Time is posted at most stops & on the web page. This arrival time is based on a GPS tracking system, which indicates the arrival time of the next streetcars at the platform stop you select.
Getting on and off the Streetcar
Streetcar does NOT stop at every stop automatically. You MUST signal the operator by pushing the vertical or horizontal yellow strip on the high floor section of the car or push the buttons on the door prior to the platform you are requesting.
Streetcar will stop for passengers at stop platforms.
Streetcars have low floors for easy boarding of wheelchairs.
Streetcars are air-conditioned.
Bicycles & segways are allowed on Streetcar in the low floor section only.
Guide dogs and companion animals are allowed on leash only.
Paying your fare
Fares for the Streetcar are the same as TriMet and Streetcar accepts ALL valid TriMet fares.
Fares on Streetcar are free in Fareless Square.
Fareless Square extends from NW Irving to the south, I-405 east and through Portland State University and RiverPlace.
Fareboxes on the Streetcars accept coin and $1 and $5 dollar bills, including $1 coins.
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2007 TRIMET AND STREETCAR FARES WILL BE VALID ALL DAY ON STREETCAR.
Tickets purchased on Streetcar will be valid for two (2) hours on TriMet bus and MAX.
Purchase tickets to ride outside of Fareless Square.
Yellow validator boxes are located in the car to validate tickets.
How to use the Streetcar farebox
Push button to make a selection.
Place coins in the coin cup at upper right (dollar coins accepted).
Place $1 & $5 dollar bills in the bill box. Note that farebox will not take bills if not enough change is available.
Tickets are valid all day on Streetcar.
Ticket may be used on TriMet buses & MAX lines and are valid two (2) hours.
Streetcar honors all valid TriMet fare instruments.
Have your ticket available to show personnel if asked.
How much to pay
Adult fare: $1.70 Honored Citizen (65 or older): $.85
Student (7-18 years): $1.35
Special Annual Streetcar Only Pass: $100
Streetcar Annual Pass available at 1516 NW Northrup, TriMet Ticket Office at Pioneer Square and the Portland State University Information Center, 506 SW Mill.
Hours of Operation
5:30am 11:30pm Monday through Thursday
5:30am 12:00am Friday
7:15am 11:45pm Saturday
7:15am 10:30pm Sunday
Frequency of operation
Monday through Friday, Streetcars run every 13 minutes between approximately 9:00am and 8:00pm. Saturday service is every 13 minutes between 11:00am 8:00pm. Evening, early morning and Sunday service is every 18-20 minutes.
Safety Tips
- Please report any suspicious items or activity to the Streetcar Operator.
- Do not cross the street in front of a Streetcar, even if the Streetcar is stopped.
- Use hand straps & bars to secure a safe ride.
Automobile, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Tips
Follow the Streetcar at a safe distance.
Do not make a turn from the center lane in front of the Streetcar.
Streetcars run in the same travel lane as cars keep alert.
Park your vehicle or truck within the solid white line.
Check for approaching Streetcar when opening vehicle doors.
Double parking is illegal.
Bicyclists need to be EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS when cycling on Streetcar tracks.
Caution for Streetcar operations in heavily used pedestrian areas.
Handy Phone Numbers
Administration 503/823-2900 Hours 8:30am 4:30pm Monday through Friday
TriMet 503/238-RIDE (7433) for Streetcar schedule
Lost and Found 503/823-2900
Last updated : 01/07
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