By joining one of ODOT's statewide transportation safety committees, you'll play a vital role in shaping policies and programs that save lives and make our roads safer for everyone. ODOT is currently seeking members for: 

• Oregon Transportation Safety Committee​
• Governor's Advisory Committee on Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
• Governor's Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety​

Who Can Apply?
Any Oregonian with an interest in transportation safety can apply. Diverse perspectives are valued to help make Oregon's roads safer for everyone.

What You Need to Know

• Terms: Each appointment is for four years.
• Travel: Most committees require little or no travel. Many meetings also offer a virtual option for added convenience. When travel is needed, the committee covers costs.
• Interviews: Interviews can be done in person or online using Microsoft Teams.
• Applications: Applications are always open and managed through Workday. Find guidance for applicants here.

For more information about these committees, visit ODOT's Governor's Advisory Committees webpage.

The start of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to explore alternative ways of getting around. Whether it's taking public transit, walking, or biking to work--even just once a week--changing up your commute can bring numerous benefits. A new mode of transportation can break up the routine, offering a fresh perspective on your neighborhood, all while helping you get outside, stay active, and reduce stress. Plus, leaving the driving to someone else can provide a welcome break from the pressures of traffic. Why not kick off the year with a healthier, more enjoyable way to commute? 

Don't know where to begin? We're here to help! WTA offers personalized commute consultations to help you plan a custom route with expert advice, making your commute easier and more efficient! 

Click here for helpful resources to get you started. To request a commute plan, click here.  ​

The City of Beaverton invites you to participate in the Planning Department's new Designing Walkable Places Project, which aims to revise development rules to create more vibrant spaces throughout the city, offering future opportunities for more people to live in these areas. 

This initiative will focus on areas where commercial development, apartments, or mixed uses are allowed, removing barriers to desired growth. It will also promote the creation of lively, accessible destinations for people to walk, bike, or use mobility devices. 

Unite Oregon's Washington County Chapter will be hosting an interactive workshop for the Walkable Places project on Wednesday January 22nd from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Click here for more details and to reserve your spot. 

Questions about transit use, language, and communication preferences will help TriMet understand how to best support the community's language needs. 
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Why this feedback is important
Data from TriMet and the 2020 U.S. Census shows that nearly 119,000 people or roughly 8% of residents over the age of five in TriMet's tri-county service area have limited ability to read, write and speak English. TriMet and their community partners connect with people in multiple languages about how to use their transit service through outreach and at local events. 

This survey will build on that. TriMet will use what they learn to improve access to services and make it easier to ride for people who may have difficulty understanding English.

Learn more about the survey here. Take the survey here.

TriMet is enhancing bus service in East Multnomah County. Starting December 1st, line 81-Kane/257th will have more buses, including weekend service, and a route adjustment to better serve Gresham. The updated Line 81 will now serve the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park (TRIP) and connect to the Gresham Central Transit Center for easier access to the MAX Blue Line and FX2-Division.

Additionally, Line 80 will be discontinued due to low ridership and overlap with Line 81. Other schedule adjustments will be made to Lines 17, 45, and 54 to improve reliability.

These changes are part of TriMet's Forward Together initiative, aimed at improving connections and service, especially for those who rely on transit. For more details, visit trimet.org/servicechange.

Metro is seeking community input to help shape their Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. This plan will outline the key actions needed to achieve climate goals over the next 20 years. Learn what Metro and other partners are doing about climate change, the leading sources of climate pollution in our metropolitan area, and how you can help shape the plan.  

Survey questions will be open through January 6 and take about 10 minutes to complete.

The City is updating its 20-year Transportation System Plan (TSP). The TSP guides all transportation investments in Beaverton and was first established in 1997. The TSP is a required policy document. Periodic updates are mandated by the State of Oregon and must meet state and regional planning requirements. The last time Beaverton’s TSP was updated was fourteen years ago, in 2010.
The 2026 TSP update is a major update. It aims to establish a climate friendly and equitable transportation system, where people can safely, easily, and comfortably connect to the activities, places, and services that are important to them.

Share your thoughts about the draft vision and goals for the updated TSP here.

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