Since opening in 2015, Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, has served as a vital cross-river connection for bus, MAX and streetcar riders, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists. The bridge, which has no car traffic and does not need to lift for ships and boats to pass under it, is the preferred river crossing for the project. Using Tilikum Crossing, the project will provide a transit link for a regional educational corridor, connecting Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Community College and Mount Hood Community College. This alignment also enables the project to utilize the transit-exclusive route from SE 8th Avenue and Division to SW Naito Parkway. TriMet continues to work with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to further reduce UPRR train delays and improve travel reliability at the intersection of SE 8th Avenue.

River Crossing Fact Sheet PDF