Commuter Pass Program

The Central Eastside Commuter Pass is a Hop Card designed for individuals who live or work in the Central Eastside Industrial District, a collaboration between Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC), Transportation & Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC), Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), and TriMet. For only $17 per month, get unlimited rides on all TriMet services for six months, making it one of the best and most affordable ways to get around the district.

Eligibility

  • Available to residents and employees in the Central Eastside Industrial Parking District (Zones G & N).

How to Get Started

New to the program? Getting started is easy. Apply below, and once you're approved you'll receive your Hop Card loaded and ready to go. From there, just tap and ride on all TriMet services throughout the district. It's the simplest way to make your daily commute more affordable.

Returning Participants

Welcome back! You'll still need to reapply for the new cycle, but the process is quick. Reuse your existing Hop Card to streamline things. If you need a new card, a replacement fee may apply. 

Apply Here

For questions or assistance, contact our TDM & Programs Manager, Lesslie Lopez, at Lesslie@ceic.cc.

FAQ

  • The Central Eastside Commuter Pass is a discounted pass you add to a new Hop card mailed to you by TriMet. Only individuals who work and/or live in the Central Eastside Industrial District (see map above) can activate this pass for $17 per month — that’s an 83% discount!

  • You purchase a monthly pass. This does not have to be consecutive. Participants may purchase a monthly pass for 6 months.

  • Your pass allows you to ride TriMet busses, MAX Light Rail, WES Commuter Rail and the Portland Streetcar. Plus, the Central Eastside Commuter Pass can be used on C-Tran Limited buses that travel either to TriMet’s Delta/Vanport or Parkrose Transit Centers where riders may transfer to a TriMet vehicle. For C-Tran Express, you will need to load additional funds to your card.

  • Visit myhopcard.com to register the new Hop card mailed to you by TriMet. Enter the 16-digit code on the back of the card along with the 6-digit “Employee ID Code” emailed to you by the Central Eastside Industrial Council. Then pay $17 by the 10th day of each month to activate your pass for the current month. Your discount will be valid for a total of six months.

  • If you have not activated your pass online at myhopcard.com by the 10th of the month, you won’t be able to use it during the current month. You will not be charged the $17. You will be able to activate it again for $17 during the following month to ride, or whichever month you choose to activate your monthly pass.

  • Yes, you can. You must complete this application and include your existing Hop card number. This program will be linked to your existing card.

  • The Central Eastside Commuter Pass cannot be added to a Hop card that already has a balance. If this issue occurs, you may need to receive a new Hop card.

  • Not at this time. You’ll need to tap your card on the reader to board.

  • If your registered Hop card is ever lost or stolen, log in to your account ASAP on TriMet.org and choose “Report Lost or Stolen,” or call 1-844-MYHOPCARD (694-6722).

  • Yes! If you work or live in the district, you can purchase one of each per calendar year.