Guide to your Ride

Accessibility

Fares & Payment

Onboard Items

Rules

Animals

Non-service animals must be in an enclosed carrier at all times. Service animals must be under your control and are not permitted on the seats.

Large Items

Stand or sit with your bike, stroller, or other large item in the low-floor section. Keep the aisle and doorways clear. Learn more about Onboard Items.

Fare

Fares are required to ride Portland Streetcar.

Priority Seating

When seated in priority seating (low-floor section), please give up your seat for elderly and disabled passengers.

No Smoking

Smoking is prohibited on board Portland Streetcar and at all shelters and platforms.

Food & Drink

Eating is not allowed on the streetcar, but you can bring food and drinks on board in closed containers.

How to Ride

1

You must have a valid ticket or pass to ride Portland Streetcar. Debit/Credit Card Ticket Machines are available on every platform. Remember to activate your mobile ticket before boarding. All TriMet fares are valid on Portland Streetcar. Please have your fare available to show to Streetcar personnel if asked.

2

Signs at the station indicate when the next streetcar is due as well as which lines serve that station. Signs on the front and driver windows of each train identify the line (North/South (NS), A-Loop & B-Loop) and the destination.

3

As the streetcar approaches, stay well behind the bumpy yellow or black tiles and wait for the streetcar to come to a complete stop. Also, make sure you are visible to the approaching streetcar when waiting on the platform as Portland Streetcar does not stop automatically at every station.

4

The doors may not open automatically. If they do not open, press the button on the door to open them. If you’re standing on board, move back so others can board. If you're on the platform, stand back to allow others to deboard the streetcar prior to boarding.

5

Portland Streetcar does not automatically stop at every station. Please signal the operator that you would like to stop by pushing the yellow stop request button or strip. The ramp request blue buttons and strips will also signal the operator that you would like to stop.

6

Gather all of your personal items and exit the streetcar.

Administrative Rules

Administrative rules adopted by the Portland Bureau of Transportation pursuant to rulemaking authority ARB-TRN-13.01.

14A.100 & 14A.110

Regulations governing the safety and conduct on Portland Streetcar, City of Portland property, and prohibited conduct.