This set of service changes includes improvements to bus service, new bus network in place of late-night/early-morning MAX service, expansion of MAX Red Line service to Hillsboro, and new names for three MAX stations.
![]() Join Westside Transportation Alliance, Ride Westside, Westside Wednesday, and more bike-oriented individuals at the new Westside Bike Happy Hour at BG Food Cartel (4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005) every other Monday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Add the events to your calendar:
Bike parking is available and plentiful, BG Food Cartel is near MAX Blue Line at Beaverton Central, and a fifteen minute walk from Beaverton Transit Center. Special thanks to the folks from Ride Westside, and Jonathan Maus of BikePortland, who hosts the original Bike Happy Hour on the Eastside, for helping kick this event series off. The City of Forest Grove is requesting participation in a survey for the Forest Grove Forward project. Anyone who lives, works, learns, plays, or visits Forest Grove is encouraged to participate.
All individuals who complete the survey and provide contact information will have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card (your survey responses and contact information will remain confidential). Winners will be notified in October. If you have a place of business or public space that could host project information flyers, please contact Sasha Konell at SSW Consulting. Provide your feedback on the proposed Ride Connection PCC Rock Creek - Sunset Transit Center route7/18/2024
Ride Connection has received funding to provide a new FREE shuttle service to connect PCC Rock Creek, Bethany Village, Columbia Sportswear, and Sunset Transit Center. Take the survey before August 11.
The City of Tigard is developing new wayfinding signage in Downtown Tigard (and eventually citywide) to help navigate through the city as we walk, roll and stroll. Take the survey and vote for your favorite sign design!
Contribute to a bike-friendly Beaverton by counting bikes for two hours. Locations are available across Beaverton -- from bustling downtown intersections to neighborhood streets. Dates: August 6-8th, and August 13-15th Days: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Time: Either 7-9 am or 4-6 pm Volunteers will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local bike shop. We rely on volunteers to do the Bike Count and hope to expand the number of locations this year along with the cycling community. Bike Summer, formerly known as Pedalpalooza, is an annual festival that runs June through August in the Portland metro area. Hundreds of volunteer-organized free bike events take place throughout the region. You can find scheduled rides on the Shift2Bikes calendar here.
To join a ride, lead a ride, or get Bike Summer merch, click here. Delving into the realm of cycling physics reveals a mystery that continues to baffle scientists to this day.
Imagine this: you roll a riderless bike down a slope with enough momentum, and it defies gravity by maintaining its upright stance. How is this possible? The answer lies in the mechanics of the bicycle itself. As the bike leans to one side, the handlebars turn in the direction of the lean, initiating a self-correcting mechanism. This response keeps the wheels aligned under the bike's center of mass, ensuring stability and balance, no rider necessary! Interestingly, scientists still don't completely understand the major driving force behind a bike's stability and how developers can optimize interacting forces to improve performance. Click here to learn more. Looking to change up your commute or explore Washington County in a whole new way? June is the perfect time to discover the convenience of public transit!
TriMet Challenge: There's still time to participate in TriMet's challenge for June! Whether you're a seasoned commuter or new to the transit scene, this challenge is for you. Click through the graphics above for details. Ready to take the plunge? Get more details about the challenge and sign up on Get There Connect. The Active Transportation Challenge is a friendly competition for people that live or work in Washington County and employees of WTA member organizations. Walk, bicycle, scooter, and skateboard trips all count! Keep walking and rolling to work, to the store, or for fun and log your trips on GetThereOregon.org to participate.
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