Westside Transportation Alliance

06/03/2026

For many Washington County commuters, a trip to the gas station has become an unwelcome reminder of how much transportation costs can impact household budgets. While fuel prices fluctuate, recent data from the Oregon Department of Transportation shows that fuel prices climbed above $5 per gallon during spring 2026, highlighting the financial burden that comes with driving alone every day. The good news is that Washington County residents have affordable transportation choices! Whether it's...

For many Washington County commuters, a trip to the gas station has become an unwelcome reminder of how much transportation costs can impact household budgets. While fuel prices fluctuate, recent data from the Oregon Department of Transportation shows that fuel prices climbed above $5 per gallon dur...

06/03/2026

When we think about commute programs, we often picture bike commuters or transit riders. While those options work well for some workplaces, they may not be the right fit for every employee or every worksite. Supporting commute options doesn't require a one-size-fits-all approach. For many employers, carpooling and vanpooling may offer the greatest opportunity to reduce parking demand, lower transportation costs for employees, and provide more commute flexibility. In other cases, transit,...

When we think about commute programs, we often picture bike commuters or transit riders. While those options work well for some workplaces, they may not be the right fit for every employee or every worksite. Supporting commute options doesn't require a one-size-fits-all approach.For many employers,....

06/02/2026

Plan for trips to take longer Tuesday afternoon, June 2, as ships arrive in Portland for Fleet Week. Several bridge lifts will be required as ships representing the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy come into port. Among the bridges that will be lifted Tuesday is the Steel Bridge, which carries all TriMet MAX lines and several bus lines. MAX trains and buses are unable to cross the Steel Bridge while its upper span is raised. During bridge lifts, buses that use the Steel and...

Plan for trips to take longer Tuesday afternoon, June 2, as ships arrive in Portland for Fleet Week.Several bridge lifts will be required as ships representing the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy come into port. Among the bridges that will be lifted Tuesday is the Steel Bridge, w...

06/02/2026

We're teaming up with TriMet to reward your transportation choices. Join the June Transit Month challenge by logging your trips on GetThereOregon.org for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes. You can market this opportunity for folks at your worksite or organization to get rewarded for their transportation choices with the prints and graphics we've created with TriMet. Rewards: Weekly raffle: Hop card loaded with 10 day passes and a bicycle kit including front and rear USB rechargeable...

We're teaming up with TriMet to reward your transportation choices. Join the June Transit Month challenge by logging your trips on GetThereOregon.org for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes.You can market this opportunity for folks at your worksite or organization to get rewarded for their trans...

06/01/2026

We're teaming up with TriMet to reward your transportation choices. Join the June Transit Month challenge by logging your trips on GetThereOregon.org for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes. Rewards: Weekly raffle: Hop card loaded with 10 day passes and a bicycle kit including front and rear USB rechargeable lights, reflective stickers, and a reflective bag. Grand prize: Hop card loaded with $100 and a TriMet wooden toy vehicle. Just for Washington County riders: Make a pit stop on your...

We're teaming up with TriMet to reward your transportation choices. Join the June Transit Month challenge by logging your trips on GetThereOregon.org for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes. Rewards: • Weekly raffle: Hop card loaded with 10 day passes and a bicycle kit including front and rear...

05/18/2026

Starting May 1, Get There users can log bike trips to qualify for random weekly prize drawings, and grand prize drawings, or to hold the title of area Team Bike Month Champions. Join your work team or form your own team to compete, have fun, and win prizes.

Current Westside League Teams:
Genentech
City of Hillsboro
Intel IMO
LAIKA
Nike Athletes
Vernier Science Education
Washington County

Best Team Recruit(er): largest team for worksite size (number of active team members divided by worksite size) 1. Vernier Science Education: 6.4% of workforce 2. Nike: 3.4% of workforce 3. City of Hillsboro: 2% of workforce The Extra Mile: most miles logged by number of team members (total miles log...

05/08/2026

Save the date: next Friday, May 15 is Bike to Work Day! Log your bike trips all May long for the chance to win prizes, connect with fellow riders, and celebrate biking! Join a team and log your trips at http://dlvr.it/TSRYQY

05/05/2026

The Get There April Commute Challenge is a wrap! Final results: Statewide leaderboard Westside employers are in bold Small Employers Nelson/Nygaard Commute Options Deschutes County I/DD Program Medium Employers Vernier Science Education Venture Data Tualatin Valley Water District Large Employers City of Hillsboro Oregon DEQ - Portland (Lloyd) Oregon DEQ Congratulations to our network winners, top trip loggers, and raffle prize winner! Together, WTA teams took 3,600 trips that reduced 39,...

The Get There April Commute Challenge is a wrap! Final results: Statewide leaderboardWestside employers are in boldSmall Employers1. Nelson/Nygaard2. Commute Options 3. Deschutes County I/DD ProgramMedium Employers1. Vernier Science Education2. Venture Data3. Tualatin Valley Water DistrictLarge Empl...

05/05/2026

Find (or form) your team and RIDE! Log your bike trips all May long for the chance to win prizes, connect with fellow riders, and celebrate biking in our region! Whether you ride for fun, fitness, or your commute—every trips counts! http://dlvr.it/TSMySR

04/30/2026

ODOT is improving pedestrian and driver safety at three main locations on OR 8 in Hillsboro and Forest Grove with upgraded crosswalks, intersections, and sidewalks. ODOT says this will create a safer, more accessible and better-connected pedestrian network, improved nighttime visibility and more responsive and visible traffic signals.

ODOT is improving pedestrian and driver safety at three main locations on OR 8 in Hillsboro and Forest Grove with upgraded crosswalks, intersections, and sidewalks. ODOT says this will create a safer, more accessible and better-connected pedestrian network, improved nighttime visibility and more res...