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

Do you take public transit in Washington County? Got ideas how they can make it serve you better? Take the Transit Development Plan Survey!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Starting July 26, through August 8, expect Westside MAX trips to take an extra 15 to 30 minutes longer than usual as TriMet works to improve at-grade crossings along the alignment.

Washington County’s SPOT Southwest microtransit pilot program has achieved remarkable early success, exceeding performance expectations and demonstrating strong community demand for flexible transit options in its first six months of operation.

This project will reconstruct Walker Road between 173rd and 185th avenues by: creating additional travel lanes for a total of two lanes in each direction, adding a new traffic signal to the Walker Road and 178th Avenue/Cambray Street intersection Raising the street grade at Willow Creek by 8-10 feet for improved sight distance and rideability, building buffered bike lanes, improving sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps, updating street lighting, and upgrading storm water dr

The City of Sherwood is updating its Transportation System Plan, which will guide investments over the next 20 years. As part of future project development, the city is seeking input from community members on known safety issues and potential projects. Multiple opportunities are available to participate throughout July! Robin Hood Festival: July 17 – 18, 2026 Virtual Open House: July 21 – August 3, 2026 Online Interactive Map for Public Input: July 6 – August 3, 2026

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

Beaverton is updating its transportation system plan and asking for your input on how future pedestrian, bike, public transportation, and motor vehicle networks could look and function in the city. Visit our online survey to learn more and share your insights. The Go Beaverton survey closes on June 30, 2026.

Join Ride Westside for a Bike Bus series to City of Hillsboro's Showtime Concerts at Shute Park. Meet at Hatfield Gov’t Center MAX, roll at 5:45 p.m. for a no-drop, family friendly ride to Shute Park on concert days.

The Oregon Department of Transportation, in partnership with the City of Tigard, is starting construction this summer on a project to enhance safety on Hall Boulevard (OR 141) at Fanno Creek Trail and SW Omara Street.

TriMet means freedom for students this summer thanks to the TriMet Summer Pass, a simple but powerful way to keep young people connected, independent, and engaged all season long. This free-ride pass empowers students throughout the Portland metro area with greater access to reliable transportation, helping them get where they need — and want — to go without hassle. Quantities are limited so get your pass now.

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.

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