Kerf: Saw Blade, Thomas Sayre, 2014

Public Art

Public art welcomes riders and creates meaningful connections to our community. Over 275 site-specific artworks by local and national artists have been created for our transit system since 1992. Visit the collection in-person, online or both!

Public Art Collection

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MAX Blue Line - Eastside

New or refurbished stations provide opportunities for artwork on the Eastside MAX Blue Line.

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MAX Blue Line - Westside

TriMet’s first public art program opened in 1998 with the Westside MAX Blue Line.

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MAX Green Line

Sculptures and other artwork greet travelers on the renovated Portland Mall and along I-205 to Clackamas Town Center.

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MAX Orange Line

There’s an incredible variety of artwork reflecting the communities that have sprung up along the Willamette River and its tributaries on the MAX Orange Line.

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MAX Red Line

Riders can enjoy numerous artworks related to flight while heading to and from the airport.

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MAX Yellow Line

Artwork along the MAX Yellow Line draws from the history and culture of the area to create a unique identity for each station.

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WES Commuter Rail

A series of five sculptures on the WES Line encourage interaction and serve as a metaphor for the human experience.

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Bus Stops and Park & Rides

Patterns etched onto windscreen glass help beautify bus stop shelters and deter vandalism.

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TriMet’s Public Art Program began with the Westside extension of the MAX Blue Line In 1992, followed by a formal policy to integrate public art into new, large-scale capital projects in 1997. The policy was revised in 2023, to allow for more flexible programming and to adapt to current business practices.

Public Art Staff

Michelle Traver
Public Art Administrator

traverm@trimet.org

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