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.

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.

Got a commute or workplace transportation question? We want to hear it! We're introducing a new Q and A feature in WTA Business News, where we'll answer questions from our members, partners, and the broader community about transportation demand management and employee commute options programs. Have something you've always wondered about? Submit your question and it may be featured in an upcoming issue.

Join us for a workshop and our Annual Meeting April 9 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Come ready to learn, share ideas, and have some fun with fellow transportation and sustainability leaders. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to save your spot and receive location details.

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 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!

On March 1, TriMet reduced transit service on Lines 48 and 76 in Washington County as part of their ongoing work to close a $300 million budget gap.

WTA is getting getting ready for our first Commute Chats discussion group and there's still time to join the conversation. Commute Chats will be a casual, virtual space for employers and partners in Washington County to connect, share challenges, and exchange ideas around employee transportation commute programs. Whether you're just getting started or have a commute program in place, these conversations are a chance to learn what's working for others and bring practical ideas

The SW Allen Boulevard Street Plan will develop an implementation strategy for a multimodal corridor along SW Allen Boulevard (between SW Murray Boulevard and SW King Street just west of OR Highway 217) that reflects the varied needs and perspectives within the community and will enhance safety and comfort for walking, biking, and transit, while contributing to a vibrant and livable neighborhood. Weigh in on how you'd like to engage with the project team via this survey open

This project aims to develop new segments of the Westside Regional Trail between NW 158th & Walker Rd to NW Kaiser Rd including a pedestrian bridge over U.S. Highway 26. The future trail segments and bridge will create a link connecting over 25-miles of regional trails for pedestrians and bicyclists to reach destinations across Washington County.

We're committed to making transportation options more affordable for our most vulnerable communities. That's why we're stepping up to fill a gap after TriMet discontinued their annual free month-pass benefit for reduced-fare card holders. Anyone who lives or works in Washington County, or is an employee of or affiliated with a member of Westside Transportation Alliance; and is a reduced-fare Hop Fastpass card holder is eligible for this benefit.