Transportation

Transportation infrastructure is one of our major assets and makes getting around the Gresham and east metro area quick and easy. A network of Interstate, US, state and local roads crisscross the area offering residents, visitors and businesses easy accessibility on a year-round basis. The extensive system includes:

Portland International Airport

This rapidly growing airport is a 15 minute drive from Gresham and offers both passenger and cargo flights. Flights are also available to foreign trade zones with direct flights to Asian and European markets and around the globe.

MAX Light Rail System

The central feature of the public transportation system is the award winning Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light rail line, which begins at the heart of Gresham and connects the eastside to downtown Portland and west to Hillsboro.

Regional TriMet Bus Lines

Named "the best large mass-transit agency in North America." TriMet provides an extensive network of bus line services connecting Gresham's residents, workers and visitors to the metro area.

Rail Freight

Union Pacific's main east-west line bisects Gresham's major industrial area providing spur connections to individual businesses increasing freight moving options.

Deep-Water Ports

The Columbia River provides inter modal facilities which provide the opportunity for oceangoing traffic to get product to market or enjoy site-seeing cruises.