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Programming note to Portland-area Web watchers: TriMet TV is on the air ... so to speak.

The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) recently unveiled the online video service as a way to communicate with riders.

TriMet TV provides "relevant and timely features" about transit programs, services and amenities on the agency's Web site and portlandmall.org. The downloadable video podcasts will also be available on third-party Web sites YouTube and iTunes, and on TV monitors in the Portland Mall Information Center.

"By taking advantage of Web-based technology, we can share timely news and information about TriMet services and programs," said Carolyn Young, TriMet's executive director of communications and technology, in a prepared statement.

Upcoming TriMet TV features include:

• construction updates on the I-205/Portland Mall Light Rail project and Washington County Commuter Rail;
• information on how to ride, TransitTracker, buying tickets and passes, and taking MAX to Portland International Airport;
• the history of transit in Portland; and
• information on "green" practices throughout the agency.