SURVEY: Ride Connection, SPOT Microtransit, and Yamhill County Transit service proposals
Washington County is updating its Transit Development Plan, and we encourage you to visit their online open house and survey, available August 19–September 13.
The plan will guide future transit improvements—such as expanded service, better regional connections, and improved first/last mile access—and community feedback will directly influence which projects move forward.
Service proposals include:
Rural Demand Response
Maintain existing services without changes
Encourage riders in Banks and North Plains, when possible, to use westLink, which is a more efficient and cost-effective service
Maintain existing service levels
Explore options to increase the number of stops and geographic coverage in Banks and North Plains
Interregional Coordination
Discontinue the operational subsidy for YCT Route 33 (McMinnville-Hillsboro)
Continue efforts to improve marketing and scheduling to facilitate more seamless connections across transit providers, including trips to and from the Oregon Coast
Community and Job Connector Shuttles
Maintain existing service levels for Community and Job Connector shuttles within the TriMet District
Route adjustments for North Hillsboro Link and Tualatin Shuttle to increase coverage and address gaps created by recent TriMet service reductions will be completed by June 2027
Pursue grant funds to continue the service for an additional year, through June 2028, and to potentially expand to weekends
Explore longer-term funding options to continue the service beyond June 2028
Shuttle Stop Capital Improvements
Continue implementing comfort and accessibility enhancements at shuttle stops to improve the customer experience and increase community awareness, primarily along the BethanyLink route
Ensure facilities remain in good repair
Please take a few minutes to visit the open house and complete the survey. It will remain open for responses until Sept. 13.
