Starting November 30, service frequency (how often buses arrive) will be reduced during lower ridership times.
The Tualatin Valley (TV) Highway Transit & Safety Project is moving from broadly defining the route and station locations to exploring more detailed designs such as station footprints and transit priority elements, bike lane and intersection treatments. The project is recruiting a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to provide insight and feedback as the project is refined through the design process. The application period closes on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Metro is asking for your ideas on how to make it easier to walk, roll, bike, ride transit, or carpool in the Portland region. Your feedback will help guide Metro's next 10-year strategy and investments to support active and shared transportation options.
If you live or work in Washington or Clackamas County, this is a great opportunity to share what would make it easier for you to get around without driving alone. The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete, and participants can enter to win $100 Visa gift card! Click here to take the survey by October 17th Curious about the programs and services WTA provides to help make commuting in Washington County easier and more sustainable? Our recent webinar, How to Get the Most From Your WTA Membership, gives an inside look at how we partner with local employers so they can better support their employees' use of transportation options.
Even if you're not an employer, this is a great way to learn more about our work in the community and what programs might be available to you through your workplace. Watch the recording here Last month we introduced Week Without Driving, a national initiative led by America Walks and Disability Rights Washington. The challenge is simple: spend a week navigating daily life without driving yourself, and experience firsthand how many people in Washington County get around every day--whether by walking, biking, rolling, or taking transit.
WTA will be sharing your photos, videos, and reflections throughout the week. Whether you're joining the challenge or simply following along, we invite you to notice the opportunities and strengths in our transportation system, as well as ways it can grow to better serve everyone. Join us at weekwithoutdriving.org and be part of the conversation about building a more accessible and connected Washington County. Westside Transportation Alliance is here to help you make the most of transportation options, with resources and expertise to support anyone looking to get started. The Get There Challenge is back Oct. 1 – 14 and you’re invited to join the fun! Log your walk, bike, transit, carpool, vanpool, or remote work trips to compete for the chance to win prizes. Go to GetThereOregon.org/Challenge to join.
Join us on Tuesday, September 30 for an Oregon Friendly Driver training session. Do your part to contribute to a safer driving environment for everyone by practicing responsible driving habits and showing respect for all road users, including people walking, people biking, people with disabilities, and electric mobility users. In Oregon’s evolving traffic environment, where encounters with people walking, biking, and using electric mobility devices are frequent, the Oregon Friendly Driver course provides essential knowledge for all drivers. Understanding the common causes of crashes with these vulnerable road users and learning preventative measures is critical for navigating our state’s roadways.
Micromobility options such as e-bikes and e-scooters are a convenient way to travel, reduce emissions, and avoid traffic. Staying safe while riding is essential, and there are free resources available to help riders build confidence and follow the rules of the road.
Whether you're just starting out or already ride regularly, these resources can help you stay safe and up to date on the rules of the road:
Over the past two years, the City of Hillsboro has collaborated with community partners and locals to develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan with strategies to help adapt us to the changes and lessen the impacts. As they work to finalize the City plan, they are asking for feedback from the community.
Anyone who lives, works, plays, volunteers, or learns in Hillsboro is invited to take a survey on Engage Hillsboro (English) or Conectate en Espanol (Spanish) by September 12 to make their voice heard. |