TriMet officials told the Washington County Coordinating Committee on Oct. 13 that rising operating costs and lagging fare revenue require at least a 10% reduction in service through 2027, with phased cuts beginning this winter and public outreach running through Jan. 2026.

TriMet leaders told Washington County officials that operating costs have climbed, fare revenue remains below pre-pandemic levels and at least 10% of service must be cut by 2027; the agency began public outreach on options that could affect late-night and low-ridership trips in Washington County.

Facing flat transit‑lodging tax revenues, staff recommended revising repayment terms and paying one tranche directly from SIP to resolve an $8 million exposure related to the Hillsboro ballpark and visitor grants; the board gave a thumbs‑up and asked for clear communication to partners and a June 23 action to codify the repayment revision.

TriMet updated the WCCC on design progress for a 16.2-mile TV Highway bus-rapid-transit corridor, saying the project is approaching 30% design but faces a roughly $56 million funding shortfall; TriMet and partners outlined options including value engineering and additional grant and legislative requests.

At a Washington County Coordinating Committee meeting TriMet said it faces a roughly $300 million budget gap and proposed service reductions that would represent about 6.5% of a 10% reduction target for August 2026 implementation; mayors and commissioners pressed TriMet on impacts to specific lines, safety spending and school service preservation.

Metro staff told the Washington County Coordinating Committee the Community Connectors study is a visioning exercise to inform the 2028 RTP update and mobility‑hub planning; TriMet warned there is no current funding for proposed expansion and urged careful public messaging.

Transit budget increases by $142,000 for FY26, focusing on safety and new technologies.

Airport officials outline a $4 million budget with increased revenues and staffing needs.