New law in Oregon aims to prevent crime on TriMet systems

Additional tools for driver safety

TriMet has a 24-hour Safety Center where riders can report non-emergency safety issues such as loud or disruptive behavior, vandalism, littered trash, and other concerns.

The agency has also taken steps to improve safety by installing security cameras and lighting systems in many of its transit centers, train platforms and park-and-ride facilities. The agency has also improved the safety panels next to the bus driver's seat and installed safety monitors on all buses that display images from the security cameras.

Supporting a better experience for everyone

TriMet's Safety Response Team discourages inappropriate and illegal behavior on and around the public transit system, focusing on riders in need, seeking social services, and providing referrals for housing and mental health support. Safety Response Team members carry backpacks filled with snacks, water and other supplies, including Narcan, the nasal spray used to reverse overdoses.

In 2023, TriMet's Safety Response Team members contacted approximately 127,500 individuals. They conducted nearly 17,600 welfare checks, provided 5,876 referrals to social services, and assisted 47 individuals with suicidal thoughts.