New Oregon law cracks down on TriMet public drug use

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With a new law in place, anyone caught using drugs on TriMet buses and trains could be facing up to a year behind bars.

TriMet championed the bill after conducting a survey that found roughly half of their riders had felt unsafe while riding on public transit.

TriMet General Manager Sam Desue said, "The changes passed in the last legislative session made it clear public drug use cannot be tolerated on transit systems."

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