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 fare to ride Portland Streetcar. Pay your fare by tapping your smart phone, Hop card or debit/credit car on the reader once you board the streetcar. All TriMet fares are valid on Portland Streetcar. Please keep 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.

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 stops at every station. It is no longer necessary to press the yellow stop request button or strip. In cases of extreme weather, the streetcar may stop but not open the doors. In those circumstances, press the door button to open the doors.

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.