Commuter News

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.

The SW Allen Boulevard Street Plan will develop an implementation strategy for a multimodal corridor along SW Allen Boulevard (between SW Murray Boulevard and SW King Street just west of OR Highway 217) that reflects the varied needs and perspectives within the community and will enhance safety and comfort for walking, biking, and transit, while contributing to a vibrant and livable neighborhood. Weigh in on how you'd like to engage with the project team via this survey open

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.

We're committed to making transportation options more affordable for our most vulnerable communities. That's why we're stepping up to fill a gap after TriMet discontinued their annual free month-pass benefit for reduced-fare card holders. Anyone who lives or works in Washington County, or is an employee of or affiliated with a member of Westside Transportation Alliance; and is a reduced-fare Hop Fastpass card holder is eligible for this benefit.

A new way to get around Southwest Washington County has arrived. A collaboration between Washington County and Ride Connection, SPOT (Shared Public on-Demand Transit) Southwest provides public transportation to South Cooper Mountain, River Terrace, and Progress Ridge, with service to Washington Square Transit Center.