WTA's Year in Review and Member Recognition

At WTA, our mission is to promote transportation options and reduce single-occupancy driving. Through our partnerships with local businesses, public agencies, and community organizations, we continue to foster a more sustainable and accessible transportation future for Washington County. In this issue, we are proud to highlight some of the incredible accomplishments of our members, express our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters, and share exciting opportunities for future collaboration.

Celebrating our Members and Their Achievements

Organizations Helping to Create a More Sustainable Future
A big congratulations to the following organizations for earning their EVAL (Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership) Certifications. This new national certification recognizes their leadership in adopting electric vehicles, supporting employees' use of transportation options, and contributing to a more sustainable future:

• City of Tigard
• City of Hillsboro
• City of Vancouver
• Edwards Vacuum
• Genentech
• LAIKA Studios
• Nike

Active Transportation Challenge Winners
We'd like to take a moment to revisit the winners of our Active Transportation Challenge and congratulate them once again for their outstanding achievements. The Active Transportation Challenge took place throughout May and was open to those living and working in Washington County who were signed up and logging trips on the Get There Oregon platform. 

Team Winners

• First Place: City of Hillsboro
• Second Place: Vernier Science Education

​We also wanted to recognize the following individuals for their achievements in the challenge: 

• First Place: Lauren from LAIKA Studios
• Second Place: Melinda from the City of Hillsboro 
• Third Place: Nick from the City of Hillsboro

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a success! Your commitment to active transportation is inspiring. 

Recognizing Our Incentive Prize Winners and Participants
We are proud to announce that we awarded 93 individuals from more than 12 employers for their dedication to using transportation options through our incentive programs and challenge events in 2024. A big thank you to the following employers for your continued support in promoting and encouraging your employees' use of commute options. Employees from all of the listed organizations earned incentives.

• City of Hillsboro
• City of Tigard
• City of Tualatin
• Genentech
• Intel
• Kaiser Permanente
• LAIKA Studios
• Nike
• Vernier Science Education
• Washington County

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Members -- Your Support Makes It All Possible

​Platinum Members

• Intel
• Nike
• Washington County

Gold Members

• City of Beaverton
• Columbia Sportswear
• City of Hillsboro

Silver Members

• Lam Research
• Portland Community College
• Portland General Electric
• City of Tigard
• Community Partners For Affordable Housing 

Bronze Members

• Edwards Vacuum
• Genentech 
• LAIKA Studios
• TriMet
• Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
• Vernier Science Education

Basic Members

• Commute With Enterprise
• Kaiser Permanente
• Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost Law Firm

Affilate Members

• Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
• Beaverton Round Executive Suites
• Cascade Bikes
• Forth 
• The Intertwine
• New World Ebikes
• Ride Connection
• Rock Creek Cyclery 
• The Street Trust
• Showers Pass
• Tualatin Chamber of Commerce
• WashCo Bikes
• Washington County Chamber of Commerce
• Westside Economic Alliance
• Vvolt 

Looking Ahead 

Join Our Transportation Options Discussion Group
We invite professionals in the fields of planning, sustainability, and economic development to join our Transportation Options Discussion Group. This collaborative forum offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and work together to create innovative solutions. If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to Jeff Pazdalski for more information. 

Partnering for Progress
If you're interested in seeing your organization featured in next year's edition, or if you'd like to collaborate with WTA on initiatives supporting commute options in Washington County, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed to fostering creative solutions and exploring innovative ideas that enhance commuting. Contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities!