Streetcar Unveils New Art on Board

City Council approved the land use plan, public benefits agreement and transportation route for the streetcar extension.

Portland Streetcar once again partners with the Waterfront Blues Festival to bring live holiday caroling to holiday shoppers on Saturday, December 7.

Portland City Council will take action on two key project milestones this week.

The Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade will disrupt east side service the morning of Saturday, June 8.

Curious about the decision to go off-wire for the Montgomery Park extension? We've got answers!

A new video details the project elements and opportunities created by the Portland Streetcar extension to Montgomery Park.

The first of three new streetcars built by Brookville Equipment Corporation have entered the "burn in" phase of testing.

The first Art on Board art exhibition of the year has been installed on Portland Streetcar, featuring work by Salomée Souag.

This year's Portland Winter Light Festival brings more artistic illumination to the city, with several installations accessible by streetcar.

Waterfront Blues Festival performers will provide holiday entertainment onboard the streetcar Saturday, December 16.

Reduced transit fares are now available to veterans, active duty service members and reservists.

New artwork by Amaranta Colindres has been installed on a Portland Streetcar.

The Portland Marathon takes place the morning of Sunday, October 1, and will impact streetcar service.

City staff briefed commissioners on land use planning and zoning work funded by the Federal Transit Administration.

An online open house is live now for the Montgomery Park Transit Project.

"United Stories" by Bobby Fouther is the latest art to adorn a Portland Streetcar.

Portland Streetcar maintenance personnel will be testing propulsion and braking on a new streetcar vehicle that will be put into service this summer.

Local artists will perform onboard Wednesday, April 19.

The Portland Streetcar "Permanent Executive Group" includes the leaders of TriMet, the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Streetcar, Inc.

Portland Streetcar is going beyond sponsoring the Portland Winter Light Festival this year by transforming into a rolling installation.

Portland Streetcar, TriMet bus and Max, and C-TRAN will not collect fares on February 4 in honor of civil rights leader Rosa Parks.

New photos show Portland Streetcar vehicles being constructed in Brookville, Pennsylvania.

SW 10th and 11th Avenues remain closed after a church fire Tuesday night, disrupting streetcar service through Wednesday.

Use the Portland by Streetcar tour app to seek out local businesses for holiday shopping.

Portland Streetcar, TriMet bus and Max light rail service will be free after 8:00 p.m. on December 31.

Ukrainian artist Tatyana Ostapenko's piece "I'll Take You There" will be displayed on the exterior of a Portland Streetcar vehicle.

Win Streetcar swag packs and a free annual pass by taking a selfie with the Holiday Streetcar.

Several official ballot drop boxes are easily accessible by Portland Streetcar.

Portland Streetcar was honored by The Street Trust with an Alice Award for its innovative Rider Ambassador program.

Portland Streetcar will offer free rides all day Saturday, September 17, in celebration of the opening of TriMet's Frequent Express bus line.

A trackway closure will disrupt service between downtown Portland and the South Waterfront September 6 through September 8.

During Portland's record-breaking heat wave in late July, Portland Streetcar rider ambassadors handed out more than 600 bottles of cold water and connected riders in need to cooling shelters.

A Loop Streetcar Service Closed all day (7/27/22) due to electrical issues on Broadway Bridge

Art on Board series continues with work from Habiba Abdul Rahim.

Pursuant to guidance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) masks are now optional on Portland Streetcar

An April 3 daytime closure of the Broadway Bridge will affect A and B Loop streetcar service.

Portland hosts college men's basketball tournament games March 17 and 19. The streetcar is a great way to get to the games.

Portland Streetcar's Art on Board program continues with local artist Don Bailey

Free rides on New Year's Eve return this year on Streetcar, MAX and bus.

Shopify is sponsoring free weekend streetcar rides for holiday shoppers to support Portland's small businesses.

October 15 is National White Cane Safety Day, celebrating the achievements of blind and visually impaired people.

Installation of a new bike and pedestrian bridge on NE 7th Avenue across I-84 will cause the closure of the freeway in both directions this weekend.

Portland Streetcar is hiring four Rider Ambassadors to assist riders with accessing services, using the system, and deescalating conflict without a security or police presence.

New Portland Streetcar service schedules will take effect Monday, September 6

Streetcar employee Carol Cooper reflects on 20 years of service

Portland Streetcar's Art on Board program presents new work by local Artist Vincent Kukua.

The Broadway Bridge will close for structural inspection July 10-11, causing changes to A and B Loop service.

Streetcar Superintendent Dee Grice reflects on 20 years of service.

Former Portland Mayor Charlie Hales reflects on the effort to build a modern streetcar system in Portland.

Portland Streetcar and TriMet are offering free rides Saturday through Monday for 4th of July weekend.

Operator Vern Goudy shares reflections from 20 years of service

Record high temperatures caused multiple issues that led to the closure of the Portland Streetcar Sunday and Monday

Reflection from Operations Supervisor Laurel Motley on 20 years at Portland Streetcar.

Request for Proposals: Portland Streetcar Sponsorship and Advertising Program Management

Portland Streetcar is hiring a Field Maintenance Supervisor

The Federal Transit Administration featured in an Earth Day video transit-oriented development planning for the proposed Portland Streetcar extension to Montgomery Park in Northwest Portland.

A new schedule with more frequent streetcar service will begin March 7, 2021.

Portland artist Maria Regine's work is featured on the exterior of a streetcar.

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded $440,000 to Portland Streetcar for COVID-19 safety measures.

Portland Streetcar's new tour app highlights local businesses open during the COVID-19 pandemic and allows business owners to display safety and health precautions.

Portland Streetcar has wrapped a vehicle with Black art by local artist Edmund Holmes.

Multnomah County Health Officer Jennifer Vines provides an update on Portland's air quality.

Photos of Portland Streetcar personnel working quickly to repair catenary wires damaged by this week's wind event.

Should the City extend Portland Streetcar or new transit in NW or NE Portland? What kind of new development do you envision in these places?

Dr. Jennifer Vines with the Multnomah County Health Department answers questions for transit riders regarding COVID-19.

Car 023 is sporting the Progress Pride Flag--a Pride flag inclusive of trans people, non-binary people and people of color.

Streetcar continues to run regular service, but we ask that riders follow the advice of health professionals.

Portland Streetcar Service Will Reduce to 20-Minute Headways Beginning March 24

An update on the spread of COVID-19 and Portland Streetcar service

An open house for a potential extension of the Portland Streetcar will be held at Metro the afternoon of Monday, March 2

Portland Streetcar will be free February 6-8 after 5pm

A map and list of winter warming shelters near the Portland Streetcar alignment.

The newly-installed business access and transit (BAT) Lane reduced average afternoon commute travel times by 25%.

The 10th Annual Streetcar Mobile Music Fest will happen the afternoon of Saturday, November 2

Portland Streetcar and the Portland Trail Blazers teamed up to celebrate the 50th season in style.

The Portland Streetcar customer service office is moving to 930 NW 14th Avenue on October 18, 2019

New Portland Streetcar schedules take effect Sunday, September 1, 2019

In partnership with Travel Portland, Portland Streetcar rides will be free all day Saturday, August 24

Portland Streetcar, The Growler Guys and the Pearl District Business Association are holding a Streetcar Scavenger Hunt on August 17

The Portland Streetcar Ticket App will no longer sell tickets as of August 12, 2019. Tickets previously purchased may still be used through the end of the year.

TriMet's Max light rail will not run between Interstate/Rose Quarter and Lloyd Center/NE 11th Avenue stops for much of August.

The Portland Aerial Tram will be closed for maintenance between July 2-7.

Permits for construction on or around the streetcar tracks are now available online.

Options to ride the streetcar to the Portland Pride Parade on

Take a short survey to guide our updated maps and signage.

All the benefits of Hop are now available on iPhone and Apple Watch

The Portland by Streetcar Tour App is now available in the Android and Apple app stores. Learn history, find landmarks and explore the city!

The Portland Streetcar may run reduced schedules during holidays. Double-check your trip here!

The Federal Transit Administration announced a $1 million planning grant for the Northwest extension of the Portland Streetcar.

SeniorLiving.org recently published a guide to transportation options for seniors.

Halloween-Themed Streetcar Scavenger Hunt!

2018 Portland Streetcar Mobile Music Fest 100% Cotton T-Shirt

Help Portland Streetcar choose the official design for the 2018 Streetcar Mobile Music Fest T-Shirt

The Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade will disrupt Streetcar service on Saturday, June 9

Enter a design now for the official Streetcar Mobile Music Fest T-Shirt!