Image courtesy of Get There Oregon Join Get There Portland Metro's free webinar October 15 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. What will be covered: How the new regional vanpool subsidy works Employer participation options Common use cases and workforce applications What it takes to start a vanpool Live Q&A with program experts

What would change in your life if driving wasn’t an option? What changes when you cannot drive somewhere? Does an errand or a doctor’s appointment become a full-day commitment? Does a job become a question of access, not ability? If you can drive and have access to a car, these questions might be answered quickly and simply. But these questions reveal how much we assume everyone drives. That assumption reveals who has access and who gets left out. When you don’t drive, everything becomes a...

Join THPRD for their inagural Bike with Me event at Garden Home Recreation Center. Their first guided ride will take off at 10 am and bike along the Fanno Creek Trail to Vista Brook Park. At the park, you'll get to enjoy outdoor games, learn about bike safety, and grab a snack. Beaverton Safe Routes to School (SRTS) will provide helmet fittings and helmets, if needed. Also in attendance: Garden Home Library WashCo Bikes Beaverton City Police Bike Patrol Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Guided...

Westside Transportation Alliance is celebrating #TDMWeek 2026! One size doesn't fit all when it comes to getting where you're going. That's the power of transportation options! September 14-18 is #TDMWeek, and we're celebrating the many ways that TDM puts choices back in our communities' hands.

Starting September 11, 2026, all lanes of I-5 southbound will be closed through the Rose Quarter between I-405 and I-84 around the clock for up to 5 weeks. One lane will remain open from I-405 to the Broadway exit at the Moda Center. Closures are expected to cause the worst traffic in the region's history. Learn more about the closure at the project's website and sign up for traffic alerts here. The more people modify their travel plans, the better the system will function for everyone,...

Long, expensive commutes can reduce job satisfaction, contribute to employee turnover, and make it harder to attract talent. Employers can help their workforce access a more affordable and sustainable commute through Oregon’s new Get There by Vanpool program.

This fall, Westside Transportation Alliance and our Get There partners are bringing three exciting opportunities to help people rethink their daily commute and try new ways to get around. Check out the individual campaigns and get ready to take part!

"WTA is excited to welcome the City of Tualatin as our newest member," said WTA Executive Director, Jeff Pazdalski. "We look forward to working with the City on activities that benefit Tualatin's employees and residents."

It's been a busy summer for WTA! We've been out in the community connecting with neighbors, businesses, and transportation enthusiasts at events across the Westside. In July, we joined the Westside Sustainable Living Fair on July 18, sharing information about transportation options and ways to make everyday trips more sustainable. We also co-hosted the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce morning Coffee Connection on July 31 at the Beaverton Round, bringing together local businesses and...

Hear from Washington County businesses about why commute options matter, how they benefit employees and employers, and how WTA can help make it easier. Learn more about how WTA can help your business and benefit your employees by contacting us.

Do you take public transit in Washington County? Got ideas how they can make it serve you better? Take the Transit Development Plan Survey!

If you're a frequent rider of Lines 45, or 96, you need to know about some major changes coming to your usual route. To help inform riders, we worked with the City of Tigard, City of Tualatin, TriMet, our business members, and TriMet to post supplemental rider alert information at select stops in Washington County with pending service changes or cuts.

To make sure these recommendations reflect the direction of Oregonians, the Rebuilding Our Transportation Vision Workgroup wants to hear from you about your transportation priorities. This is an opportunity to tell policymakers and state leaders how you think transportation dollars should be spent.

TriMet has updated the changes and cuts on deck for August 23, 2026. On the Westside, changing services include: 20 - Burnside/Stark, 76 - Hall/Greenburg, 45 - Garden Home, 37 - Lake Grove, 38 - Boones Ferry Rd, 58 - Canyon Rd, 96 - Tualatin / I-5, 97 - Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, and LIFT Paratransit Service.

Washington County’s SPOT Southwest microtransit pilot program has achieved remarkable early success, exceeding performance expectations and demonstrating strong community demand for flexible transit options in its first six months of operation.

This project will reconstruct Walker Road between 173rd and 185th avenues by: creating additional travel lanes for a total of two lanes in each direction, adding a new traffic signal to the Walker Road and 178th Avenue/Cambray Street intersection Raising the street grade at Willow Creek by 8-10 feet for improved sight distance and rideability, building buffered bike lanes, improving sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps, updating street lighting, and upgrading storm water drainage.

The City of Sherwood is updating its Transportation System Plan, which will guide investments over the next 20 years. As part of future project development, the city is seeking input from community members on known safety issues and potential projects. Multiple opportunities are available to participate throughout July! Robin Hood Festival: July 17 – 18, 2026 Virtual Open House: July 21 – August 3, 2026 Online Interactive Map for Public Input: July 6 – August 3, 2026

Metro, state, and regional partners have created a draft Regional Vanpool Action Plan to address the lack of vanpooling opportunities in the region and capitalize on an opportunity provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support vanpool programming and subsidies for a limited duration. Metro is seeking feedback on the plan and participation in a survey to measure attitudes and awareness of vanpooling. Click here to learn more about the program.

Get There Oregon's Commute Trip Reduction Estimator Tool helps employers answer that question. This free, research-based tool allows employers to estimate how strategies like transit benefits, flexible work schedules, bike amenities, and commute incentives can reduce drive-alone commuting. Using a conservative, evidence-based methodology, it provides realistic estimates to help identify the transportation investments that can have the greatest impact. The best part? You may already be...

Starting July 26, through August 8, expect Westside MAX trips to take an extra 15 to 30 minutes longer than usual as TriMet works to improve at-grade crossings along the alignment.

Beaverton is updating its transportation system plan and asking for your input on how future pedestrian, bike, public transportation, and motor vehicle networks could look and function in the city. Visit our online survey to learn more and share your insights. The Go Beaverton survey closes on June 30, 2026.

Join Ride Westside for a Bike Bus series to City of Hillsboro's Showtime Concerts at Shute Park. Meet at Hatfield Gov’t Center MAX, roll at 5:45 p.m. for a no-drop, family friendly ride to Shute Park on concert days.

The Oregon Department of Transportation, in partnership with the City of Tigard, is starting construction this summer on a project to enhance safety on Hall Boulevard (OR 141) at Fanno Creek Trail and SW Omara Street.

TriMet means freedom for students this summer thanks to the TriMet Summer Pass, a simple but powerful way to keep young people connected, independent, and engaged all season long. This free-ride pass empowers students throughout the Portland metro area with greater access to reliable transportation, helping them get where they need — and want — to go without hassle. Quantities are limited so get your pass now.

Westside Sustainable Living Fair Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 2nd Avenue between Main and Lincoln Streets, Downtown Hillsboro This is a free community event celebrating sustainable living! Explore interactive exhibits, hands-on games and activities, giveaways, prize drawings, and local resources focused on clean energy, electric vehicles, water conservation, urban forestry, waste reduction, watershed health, wildlife-friendly gardening, and more. Stop by the WTA booth to learn...

Photo courtesy of ODOT Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking feedback on the updated draft of their Transportation Safety Action Plan. This plan guides their decisions and investments to make roads safer for everyone, including people who walk, roll, and bike. ODOT updates the plan every five years and community feedback is a vital step in the process. How to comment on the draft plan There are three ways to comment on the draft plan. The comment deadline is July 31, 2026....

Bike Month has wrapped! Thanks to all 290 Get There users on the westside who logged trips in May, and congratulations to Nike and Vernier Science Education for placing first in our winning categories.

For many Washington County commuters, a trip to the gas station has become an unwelcome reminder of how much transportation costs can impact household budgets. While fuel prices fluctuate, recent data from the Oregon Department of Transportation shows that fuel prices climbed above $5 per gallon during spring 2026, highlighting the financial burden that comes with driving alone every day. The good news is that Washington County residents have affordable transportation choices! Whether it's...

Plan for trips to take longer Tuesday afternoon, June 2, as ships arrive in Portland for Fleet Week. Several bridge lifts will be required as ships representing the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy come into port. Among the bridges that will be lifted Tuesday is the Steel Bridge, which carries all TriMet MAX lines and several bus lines. MAX trains and buses are unable to cross the Steel Bridge while its upper span is raised. During bridge lifts, buses that use the Steel and...

We're teaming up with TriMet to reward your transportation choices. Join the June Transit Month challenge by logging your trips on GetThereOregon.org for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes. You can market this opportunity for folks at your worksite or organization to get rewarded for their transportation choices with the prints and graphics we've created with TriMet. Rewards: Weekly raffle: Hop card loaded with 10 day passes and a bicycle kit including front and rear USB rechargeable...

The Get There April Commute Challenge is a wrap! Final results: Statewide leaderboard Westside employers are in bold Small Employers Nelson/Nygaard Commute Options Deschutes County I/DD Program Medium Employers Vernier Science Education Venture Data Tualatin Valley Water District Large Employers City of Hillsboro Oregon DEQ - Portland (Lloyd) Oregon DEQ Congratulations to our network winners, top trip loggers, and raffle prize winner! Together, WTA teams took 3,600 trips that reduced 39,...

ODOT is improving pedestrian and driver safety at three main locations on OR 8 in Hillsboro and Forest Grove with upgraded crosswalks, intersections, and sidewalks. ODOT says this will create a safer, more accessible and better-connected pedestrian network, improved nighttime visibility and more responsive and visible traffic signals.

Join us at City Park (SW 5th and Hall Blvd) on May 3 opportunity for a bike show and tell. Take a look at different setups, bikes, accessories, etc. that help the community move around town!

The Get There Commute Challenge week 1 results are in – see who’s taking the lead.

Shared bikes are coming to the Westside! From cargo e-bikes to recumbent e-trikes, our lending library catalogue is sure to have an option that fits you and your needs. See all the options on our website, and request your ride in time for the upcoming sunny weather.

Get There Oregon's first-ever commute challenge is happening April 13-26 . Join Oregon employers in this two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable commute options. It's a great way to help your workplace improve employee morale, job satisfaction, health and wellness, and support sustainability goals. Plus, winners receive cash prizes! How can employees get involved? Create a Get There Connect user account (if you haven't already) and join your workplace...

Get There Oregon's first-ever commute challenge is almost here! Join Oregon employers April 13-26 in this two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable commute options. It's also a great way to help your workplace improve employee morale, job satisfaction, health and wellness, and support sustainability goals. Plus, winners receive cash prizes! How Aprils' Commute Challenge Works: Sign up your organization or worksite here  by April 8 . Member benefit!  WTA member...

Image courtesy of mtrwestern.com We're excited to welcome a new member to Westside Transportation Alliance, MTRWESTERN. MTRWESTERN provides flexible transportation solutions designed to support employers and their workforce, including employee bus programs and shuttle services. Their expertise includes: Corporate commuter shuttles Campus circular routes Construction site shuttles Shift-based workforce shuttles Long-term and pilot programs Their work helps organizations improve access, reduce...

WTA is helping share an opportunity from the Center for Public Service at Portland State University and ODOT's Transportation Safety Office to gather input from community members across the region. They are seeking feedback about people's experiences with transportation safety. This discussion will help shape Oregon's three-year plan to improve safety. WTA encourages our members and community partners to participate and share this within your networks. Community Engagement Meeting Date:...

On March 18, Transit Driver Appreciation Day, we encourage you to say thank-you, wave or give your operator a smile. You can also drop by Beaverton Transit Center to sign a banner.