CEIC Commuter Pass Program

The Central Eastside Commuter Pass, a collaboration between Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC), Transportation & Parking Advisory Committee (TPAC), Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), and TriMet, is a Hop Card designed for individuals who live or work in the Central Eastside Industrial District. 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.

*As of March 17, 2025: Typically limited to six months, we’re extending eligibility! Participants can now use the program for a total of nine months before reaching the end of their enrollment, thanks to additional funding. Take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts!

Eligibility: 

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

  • Not available to individuals participating in a PCC or TriMet Universal Pass program. However, you may still be eligible for a 2025 Transportation Wallet.

How to Apply: 

  • Apply Here (Rules and restrictions apply.)

  • Application review takes approximately 1-2 weeks. Those who apply will receive an email regarding application status. Follow the instructions in the email to begin using your monthly pass, if approved.

  • For further questions or concerns, email 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. For example, you do not have to buy a pass for January, February, March, etc. It can be January, June, August, etc.

  • 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 (and you will not be charged the $17). You will be able to activate it again during the following month for $17 to ride the following month.

  • No. You must complete this application, and then TriMet will send you a new card to activate as a Central Eastside Commuter Pass.

  • The Central Eastside Commuter Pass cannot be added to any existing account or transferred between accounts.

  • 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 into 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.