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Sign up for Get There
Visit GetThereOregon.org Click the orange button that reads “GET THERE CONNECT LOGIN / SIGN-UP” On the sign-in pop-up, click “Don’t have an account? Sign up now!” Enter your email address and a strong password. To get access to all the incentives and programs you’re eligible for, use your employer provided email address. Check your email for the account verification link and click to confirm your account. Dismiss the email verification pop-up and log in using the email ad
Feb 21 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


Learn how our transportation system works and how to make an impact
Extending the tradition of the long-running Portland Traffic and Transportation Class, the Community Transportation Academy at Portland State University will teach community members in the greater Portland region and Oregon the fundamentals of how the transportation system works, and how to get involved to make a difference.
The class is free to Oregon residents, and the application period is now open through February 16.
Feb 12 min read


Ride free for Rosa Parks day
To celebrate Rosa Parks’ birthday and her contributions to the civil-rights movement, TriMet will not collect fares on buses, MAX, WES and LIFT on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Jan 261 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
Dec 16, 20250 min read


Let TriMet take you into the new year for free!
On Dec. 31, TriMet will once again offer free rides systemwide after 8 p.m. through the end of service. Buses will run on their regular schedules, while extended late-night service on the MAX Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow lines will keep riders moving past the stroke of midnight. LIFT paratransit service will also be free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Our 2025 Year in Review
WTA had a full and meaningful year, strengthened by a community that continues to champion transportation options in Washington County. We connected with members and partners through events, committee work, and regional and community gatherings, all of which helped advance our shared goals. Here's a look back on some of the highlights from 2025.
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Get There Challenge: Westside League Winners
A BIG thanks to the 969 participants and 335 employer and community networks from across the state who made this year’s Oregon Get There Challenge a big success!
A combined total of 15,986 trips taken by transit, bike, foot, carpool, vanpool, and remote work were logged during the two-week challenge, reducing an impressive 111,7402 drive-alone miles and saving 48 tons of CO2 and $77,745 in fuel costs.
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Join WTA's New Commute Chats Discussion Group in 2026!
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.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Help Metro shape Portland regional transportation decision-making by applying to TPAC
Metro invites your organization to consider applying for the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee (TPAC) and is encouraging individuals engaging in topics related to transportation to apply. These topics include, but are not limited to, racial equity, climate, transportation safety, local business and economic development.
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Read our Commute Survey Insights report
WTA looked at employee commute surveys conducted for our members before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, commutes were upended and more people than ever before were working remotely. Now, many employers are calling their remote and hybrid workers back to the office. How have commutes changed, and what can we learn from employee feedback? View the report here , and stay tuned for updates as we collect and analyze more data!
Nov 21, 20251 min read
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The purpose of this Conflict of Interest Policy (the “policy”) is to protect WTA’s interests when it is considering entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interests of a director, officer, or employee of WTA or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Nov 20, 20253 min read
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Nov 20, 202527 min read
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