"High Meth Contamination Found on TriMet Surfaces Sparks Portland City Council's Ban on Open Drug Use"

A study conducted by the University of Washington found that 98% of TriMet surfaces tested positive for low levels of meth, while 25% of air samples and 46% of surface samples tested positive for low levels of fentanyl. TriMet, the public transportation agency in Portland, Oregon, is taking action to combat drug use by increasing security personnel, updating their code to address illicit drugs, and implementing updated procedures for dealing with drug use on board. The concentration of drugs detected was deemed to be extremely low and not harmful to riders and operators, according to a medical toxicologist. The Portland City Council has also recently passed a ban on the open use of drugs, with violators facing fines or jail time.