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Half-way through! Bike Month Challenge leaderboard updates
Starting May 1, Get There users can log bike trips to qualify for random weekly prize drawings, and grand prize drawings, or to hold the title of area Team Bike Month Champions. Join your work team or form your own team to compete, have fun, and win prizes.
Current Westside League Teams:
Genentech
City of Hillsboro
Intel IMO
LAIKA
Nike Athletes
Vernier Science Education
Washington County
May 182 min read


April Get There Commute Challenge final results!
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
May 51 min read


Borrow our e-bikes (& more)!
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.
Apr 231 min read


You Can Bike There during the annual Get There Bike Month Challenge!
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.
Apr 222 min read


Get There Oregon's Commute Challenge Starts April 13!
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
Mar 312 min read


New member: MTRWESTERN
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
Mar 241 min read


Updates to drastic changes and cuts to westside TriMet service proposed for this August
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.
Mar 165 min read


We're ready to answer your questions about commute benefits
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.
Mar 101 min read


RSVP for our annual meeting on April 9
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.
Mar 101 min read


The first-ever Get There Oregon Commute Challenge: April 13-26
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!
Mar 102 min read


March transit service changes
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.
Mar 81 min read


Get There: there's an app for that!
The new Get There Commute Hub is officially live! 🎉
As of today, you can start using the updated platform with a refreshed look, improved tools, and new features designed to make planning and tracking your trips easier.
Feb 31 min read


Honda Fastport: a right-sized alternative for deliveries
What if your next delivery vehicle didn’t need a parking space, a licensed driver, or expensive charging infrastructure? Honda’s Fastport eQuad may be the answer. We can help you evaluate, fund, and pilot an eQuad for your business.
Feb 23 min read


Maximizing Get There Connect: New App Features & Reward Strategies
Join us and Get There Portland Metro for a free employer webinar on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon to learn how Get There Connect’s new features and local reward offerings can improve your employees’ commutes–and save money. This session will highlight recent Get There platform updates, showcase incentive programs from regional partners, and share practical ideas for increasing employee engagement through rewards and incentives.
Feb 21 min read


Public Comments for Metro's Regional TDM Strategy Open through February 13
Metro is seeking public input on the draft Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy -- a new 10-year plan that will guide how Metro supports and invests in programs that help people walk, bike, roll, take transit and rideshare more often.
Jan 261 min read


Join WTA's New Commute Chats Discussion Group March 10th!
WTA is forming a new open discussion group called Commute Chats and we're inviting you to join! This group will meet virtually every other month and offer an open space for informal conversations about transportation options in Washington County. Potential topics include TriMet service changes, vanpool programs, challenges commuters face when using transportation options, and ways GetThereOregon can support commuters.
Jan 221 min read


Best of Beaverton Awards 2026
Photo courtesy of beavertonoregon.gov The Best of Beaverton recognizes outstanding individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups who embody the spirit of Beaverton. This year's categories are: Better Beaverton Award Better Business Award Innovation Award Good Neighbor Award Public Servant Award Beaverton Spirit Award To submit your nominations, use the link here: Nomination Form . Nominations are due February 8, 2026 . Winners will be awarded on Monday March 2 at
Jan 121 min read


More drastic changes and cuts to westside TriMet service proposed for August 23
In response to a budget shortfall, TriMet is proposing comprehensive changes to its network, including eliminating and rerouting service which could effect your travel habits.
On the Westside, changing services include: 20 - Burnside/Stark, 76 - Hall/Greenburg, 45 - Garden Home, 37 - Lake Grove, 38 - Boones Ferry Rd, 96 - Tualatin / I-5, 97 - Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, and LIFT Paratransit Service.
Jan 95 min read


Lights, Camera, Action!
WTA is putting together a short video series that highlights the work we do in Washington County and the role transportation options play in supporting employees, businesses, and our broader community. Over the next two months, we will be filming brief interviews with members, partners, and community voices who are willing to share their perspective. Participants can choose to speak on camera or contribute a short written statement. Topics may include how transportation optio
Jan 81 min read


New Year, New Tool: Oregon Commute Trip Reduction Estimator
Get There Oregon has launched a new Commute Trip Reduction Estimator to help Oregon employers estimate how different transportation options programs can reduce drive-alone commute trips! This easy-to-use calculator allows employers to select common strategies such as transit benefits, bike parking, or compressed work weeks and see their potential impact on commuting, congestion, and emissions. It's a helpful starting point for understanding which programs may deliver the gre
Jan 81 min read
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