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Free Seminar November 10: Your Commute Has Energy
Join Fern Wellness LLC and WTA for our FREE SEMINAR Date: November 10, 2026 Location: Virtual and in-person at the Beaverton Round Executive Suites Register for location details
4 days ago1 min read


Celebrating Week Without Driving
Today marks the final day of Week Without Driving, and we're grateful to the City of Beaverton and Mayor Beaty for recognizing the importance of transportation options in our community with a proclamation this week. How was your week without Driving? We'd love to hear about your experiences, whether you tried a new way to get around, discovered a new route, or faced a challenge along the way. Share your story with us directly, and if you post about it on social media, tag @WT
Oct 81 min read


Is your Employee Commute Options (ECO) Survey due?
Many employers in Washington County are required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to complete an Employee Commute Options (ECO) Survey every 2 years. The program applies to employers with 100 or more employees at a single worksite. WTA specializes in helping employers navigate the ECO process in order to meet program requirements. Let WTA help make your ECO process easier. Contact us today.
Oct 61 min read


Create a carpool listing on Get There
On the dashboard, click the "Pools" button on the left-side menu. Click the "CREATE POST" button within the "MY POSTS" section. Click the "Select a mode" box to slect the mode you want to pool using. You can create pools for driving, walking, biking, or taking transit. Under "I want to be a..." Select whether you want to be a rider, driver, or both. If you select driver, the system will prioritize matching you with pools without existing drivers. If you select rider, you will
Oct 51 min read


Learn how to start a vanpool program at your workplace
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
Sep 301 min read


Join THPRD October 4 at Garden Home Rec Center
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 a
Sep 161 min read


Three upcoming campaigns & challenges
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!
Sep 81 min read


2026 Week Without Driving: October 1–8
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, everyt
Sep 81 min read


TDM Week 2026: The Power of Transportation Options
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.
Sep 82 min read


2026 Get There Challenge: October 1–14
Save money, get active, live more sustainably & win prizes! Oregon’s annual Get There Challenge is on Oct. 1-14, 2026, providing a timely opportunity to save money, get active, and live more sustainably by driving less for the chance to win prizes.
Sep 82 min read


I-5 closure in Portland beginning Sept 11
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.
PBOT is encouraging travelers and commuters to change their habits and plans to accommodate for increased travel times and congestion.
Sep 82 min read


New vanpool program launches statewide services & cost reduction subsidy
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.
Sep 81 min read


New member: City of Tualatin
"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."
Sep 82 min read


Summer on the Westside: Connecting, Riding, and Getting Around
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 busin
Aug 251 min read


Every Commute Matters
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.
Aug 251 min read


SURVEY: Ride Connection, SPOT Microtransit, and Yamhill County Transit service proposals
Do you take public transit in Washington County? Got ideas how they can make it serve you better? Take the Transit Development Plan Survey!
Aug 241 min read


Helping you navigate cuts & changes to Lines 45 & 96
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.
Aug 202 min read


Westside MAX disruption wraps up, more construction along the alignment
MAX Blue and Red Line trains resumed regular service on Sunday, Aug. 9.
During the two-week project, July 26 through Aug. 8, crews upgraded three rail crossings. These are the parts of the system where the rail, road and sidewalks merge. Crews improved drainage near the crossings, helping to redirect road runoff. They also repaired rail and repaved sections of the street along Southwest Merlo Road, Southwest 170th Avenue and West Baseline Road.
Aug 201 min read


SURVEY: How should Oregon transportation dollars be spent?
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.
Aug 201 min read


TriMet service cuts and changes coming Sunday, August 23
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.
Jul 304 min read
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