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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

"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."

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

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.

Metro, state, and regional partners have created a draft Regional Vanpool Action Plan to address the lack of vanpooling opportunities in the region and capitalize on an opportunity provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support vanpool programming and subsidies for a limited duration. Metro is seeking feedback on the plan and participation in a survey to measure attitudes and awareness of vanpooling. Click here to learn more about the program.

Over 150 westside commuters and residents joined us, TriMet, and regional Get There partners to ride transit, reducing CO2 emissions and saving money.

Get There Oregon's Commute Trip Reduction Estimator Tool helps employers answer that question. This free, research-based tool allows employers to estimate how strategies like transit benefits, flexible work schedules, bike amenities, and commute incentives can reduce drive-alone commuting. Using a conservative, evidence-based methodology, it provides realistic estimates to help identify the transportation investments that can have the greatest impact. The best part? You may a

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

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

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

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.