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It all started on a bus
Almost 50 years ago Rosa Parks took a stand tor equality by refusing to sit in the back
of the bus. Her courageous act launched the civil rights movement as one man in
particular—a young minister named Martin Luther King, Jr.—stepped forward to lead
the Montgomery bus boycott. The rest is history...
The fact that it all began on the bus underscores how fundamental transportation is
for equal opportunity to all. Transportation plays an essential role in our quality of life,
financial security and freedom of movement. Today, TriMet is committed to providing
high quality transit service to communities of color:
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The majority of Frequent Service bus lines—those with the best service-
are in north and northeast Portland.
$350 million has been invested in the Interstate MAX line to provide
frequent, reliable service and improved bus connections in north and
northeast Portland.
Innovative contracting and workforce programs have engaged the local
community to work on the Interstate MAX project. To date, more than
$25 million has gone to disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs)-many
North and Northeast Portland contractors. And minorities and women
comprise 31 percent of the workforce.
Transit brings opportunities to all.
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See where it takes you.
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