The Tri-Met Board of Directors delayed voting on a LIFT fare increase after hearing concerns from the community. The majority of the board stated that a fare increase is necessary, but wanted more time to discuss options. The board will reconsider the increase in January 2012.

The current cash LIFT fare is $1.85 per trip, but the cost to Tri-Met is about $29. Tri-Met had proposed the fare increase because the cost and growth of the service is unsustainable.