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

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 J

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

When we think about commute programs, we often picture bike commuters or transit riders. While those options work well for some workplaces, they may not be the right fit for every employee or every worksite. Supporting commute options doesn't require a one-size-fits-all approach. For many employers, carpooling and vanpooling may offer the greatest opportunity to reduce parking demand, lower transportation costs for employees, and provide more commute flexibility. In other cas

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

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

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. Rewards: Weekly raffle: Hop card loaded with 10 day passes and a bicycle kit including front and rear USB rechargeable lights, reflective stickers, and a reflective bag. Grand prize: Hop card loaded with $100 and a TriMet wooden toy vehicle. Just for Washington County riders: Make a

What is the Active Transportation Plan? The Active Transportation Plan is a long-range plan with the goal of encouraging transportation options that make Washington County a better place for people traveling by foot, bicycle, wheelchair or mobility device, and accessing public transit. The plan will provide a blueprint for well-connected, attractive pedestrian and bicycle networks that are comfortable, convenient, and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. This incl

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

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.

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.

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!

Westside Transportation Alliance and Get There partners in the Portland region are excited to announce the 2026 Bike Month Challenge. Hosted by Metro, ODOT, county and city governments and community partners, the month-long challenge is open to anyone living or working in the Metro region. Participants can win prizes by logging any bike trip (manual or e-bike) on the Get There Oregon website- whether for commuting or just getting around.

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

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 w

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 bene

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 improv

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 Me

Following community engagement and feedback, 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.