Blog Post

The Portland Aerial Tram will close for five weeks this summer

Posted June 11, 2018 by Streetcar


The Portland Aerial Tram has become a fixture in Portland’s landscape. It’s hard to imagine what Portland’s skyline -- let alone commuting to and from OHSU and Portland’s South Waterfront -- was like 10 years ago. For five weeks this summer, we will relive those days while the tram is closed June 23 – July 30 for mandatory maintenance. If you rely on the tram to get to and from OHSU’s Marquam Hill Campus, please see commute recommendations below.

Tram Alternative Commuting Options

Although the Streetcar’s NS line will not be affected during the Tram’s five-week closure, people who take the NS line to get to the tram’s lower station will need to find an alternative. Consider these options:

Planning ahead 

It’s important to plan ahead if you rely on the NS line and the Tram to get to and from OHSU’s Marquam Hill Campus.

More information: Visit Go By Tram/2018 Closure

Contact: If you have questions about the Tram closure, please send an email to parking@ohsu.edu.