Portland, OR

Optimizing Portland's Eastside Transit Corridor

Expert route planning and schedule optimization for the new eastside corridor launch on October 15. Presenting data-driven proposals to residents and stakeholders.

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About RouteWise Advisors

RouteWise Advisors is a specialized transit planning firm based in downtown Portland. We partner with municipalities, regional transit agencies, and communities to design smarter, more equitable public transit networks.

  • Data-driven network optimization
  • Community-first scheduling
  • Cost-effective corridor planning

LOCATION

Downtown Portland, OR
City of Portland Contract Consultant
Route optimization  |  Public engagement  |  Schedule design

Eastside Transit Corridor Launch

The City of Portland is introducing a new eastside transit corridor connecting neighborhoods from Gateway to Laurelhurst and Division to the central core. Launch date is October 15.

KEY DELIVERABLES
15 min
Average headway savings
12
New or improved routes

Proposed Service Routes

These draft routes are designed to improve connectivity and reduce travel times across Portland’s east side. Feedback from residents will help refine final alignments.

E1East-Central

Downtown → Laurelhurst

Neighborhoods: NW Steel Bridge, Sunnyside, Laurelhurst
Key Stops: SE 14th & Glisan, 28th & Burnside, Laurelhurst Park
Frequency: 15 min peak, 30 min off-peak
E2East-West

Gateway – Division Ridge

Neighborhoods: OUT, Gateway, East Hollywood, Division
Key Stops: Gateway Transit Center, 92nd & Division, SE Division & 42nd
Frequency: 12 min peak, 20 min off-peak
E3Connector

Dover Glade – Montavilla

Neighborhoods: Dover Glade, Montavilla, Richards, Central East
Key Stops: 82nd & Glisan, Montavilla Blvd, SE Stark & 55th
Frequency: 20 min all day
E4Crosstown

Powell Butte – Rockwood

Neighborhoods: Rockwood, Powell Butte, Milwaukie
Key Stops: Milwaukie EXP, SE Powell & 36th, Rockwood Transit
Frequency: 25 min peak, 40 min off

Sample Schedule (E1 - East Central)

Indicative peak period schedule. Final times will be distributed via TriMet app and printed timetables.

Direction Base 6:00 AM 7:30 AM 12:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Eastbound Downtown TC :05 :30 :05 :50 :55
Westbound Laurelhurst Park :45 :15 :00 :45 :40

Community Engagement

Public input is central to success. We are holding open houses, pop-up events, and online surveys.

  • Oct 1-5 – Pop-up at Gateway Transit Center
  • Oct 7 – Public Meeting at Portland State University
  • Oct 10-14 – Online survey open on this website

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