Commuter News

WTA is helping share an opportunity from the Center for Public Service at Portland State University and ODOT's Transportation Safety Office to gather input from community members across the region. They are seeking feedback about people's experiences with transportation safety. This discussion will help shape Oregon's three-year plan to improve safety. WTA encourages our members and community partners to participate and share this within your networks. Community Engagement Me

Following community engagement and feedback, 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.

On March 18, Transit Driver Appreciation Day, we encourage you to say thank-you, wave or give your operator a smile. You can also drop by Beaverton Transit Center to sign a banner.

Get There Oregon's first-ever commute challenge is happening April 13-26. Join Oregon employers in this two-week competition to promote greener, more active, and more affordable commute options. It's also a great way to help your workplace improve employee morale, job satisfaction, health and wellness, and support sustainability goals. Plus, winners receive cash prizes!

On March 1, TriMet reduced transit service on Lines 48 and 76 in Washington County as part of their ongoing work to close a $300 million budget gap.

This project aims to develop new segments of the Westside Regional Trail between NW 158th & Walker Rd to NW Kaiser Rd including a pedestrian bridge over U.S. Highway 26. The future trail segments and bridge will create a link connecting over 25-miles of regional trails for pedestrians and bicyclists to reach destinations across Washington County.