TriMet Retreat Should Focus on Crisis, Not Expansion

TriMet Retreat Should Focus on Crisis, Not Expansion

By John A. Charles, Jr. On November 12, the TriMet Board will hold their Board Retreat at Gresham City Hall. In reviewing their agenda, the first thing you’d notice is what’s missing: the lack of urgency in addressing the District’s deteriorating financial condition. Operating losses in 2024 were $850 million. The only agenda item to mention money is titled “Financial Scorecard Update” and “Federal Grants Update.” The District’s problems go far …