Community in Motion

10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Community in Motion recognizes the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and its ongoing contributions to transportation access throughout our region.

Through its Tribal Transit Service, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe connects rural residents in South Lewis and Cowlitz Counties to essential services and community activities. Through its expanded medical transportation program, the Tribe also helps residents over age 50 and people with disabilities in rural Clark, Cowlitz, and Lewis Counties access essential services and maintain their independence.

We recognize the vital contributions of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in expanding transportation access, improving safety and accessibility, and planning for transportation infrastructure that connects people to essential services and community destinations.

As a transportation organization serving Southwest Washington, we believe honoring Indigenous Peoples means listening, learning, respecting Tribal sovereignty, and supporting Indigenous-led priorities.

We honor the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's continued presence, leadership, and contributions to our communities, today and throughout the year.

10/02/2026

🚶‍♀️🚲 What would change in your life if driving wasn’t an option?

Thank you to The Columbian for highlighting Week Without Driving, happening October 1–8! 🚌

For many of us, getting behind the wheel is second nature. But for people who cannot drive due to age, disability, cost, or other barriers, everyday activities like getting to a medical appointment, picking up groceries, going to work, or visiting friends can require significant time, planning, and support.

At Community in Motion, we know that access to reliable transportation helps people maintain their health, independence, and connection to their communities. 💙

Week Without Driving invites people who can drive to experience their community without relying on a personal vehicle, even if only for one trip. It's an opportunity to gain a new perspective, recognize transportation barriers, and better understand why accessible transportation options matter for everyone.

📖 Read the full article from The Columbian:
https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/sep/30/week-without-driving-challenges-residents-to-change-perspective/

💬 What would be the biggest challenge for you if you couldn't drive? Share your thoughts with us!

Jeananne Edwards encourages people to think about their typical morning routine.

09/28/2026

🚶‍♀️🚲🚌 Week Without Driving is October 1–8!

Earlier this week, we joined our friends at C-TRAN to recognize Week Without Driving and highlight the importance of transportation options that work for everyone in our community.

Did you know that nearly one-third of Americans don’t drive and rely on transit, walking, rolling, biking, carpooling, and other transportation options to get where they need to go?

Week Without Driving invites those of us who drive to experience our community from a different perspective and consider the barriers that non-drivers may face every day.

At Community in Motion, we believe mobility is about more than just getting from one place to another. It supports independence, health, connection, and participation in community life. 💙

Thank you to C-TRAN for recognizing Week Without Driving and for helping raise awareness about the importance of transportation choices for everyone.

Earlier this week, we joined our friends at Community in Motion to issue a proclamation recognizing October 1 to 8 as Week Without Driving. This annual initiative acknowledges the nearly one-third of Americans who don’t drive, and depend on transit, walking, rolling, biking and carpooling for transportation. During , drivers are invited to navigate our community through a different lens and experience the barriers that non-drivers may or may not face.

If you need help planning your trip, call C-TRAN Customer Service at 360-695-0123, or download the Transit app on your smartphone.

09/25/2026

🚶‍♀️🚲 Help Shape the Future of Walking and Biking in Kelso!

The City of Kelso is developing a long-range Active Transportation Plan (ATP), a blueprint for making walking and bicycling safer, easier, and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.

The plan will identify projects to create a more complete and connected bicycle and pedestrian network that works for everyone.

📣 Your input matters! Community members are invited to learn about the proposed walking and biking network and share their thoughts on potential projects. Your feedback will help shape the future of transportation in Kelso.

💻 If you couldn't make it an in-person open house, an online open house is available through October 4, giving you opportunity to learn more and provide feedback.

Whether you walk, bike, roll, drive, or use public transportation, transportation choices affect all of us. Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help build a more connected Kelso.

09/24/2026

🚐Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) CALL CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12 PM to 4 PM ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 24.

and will reopen the next day at 8 AM. We look forward to speaking with you then.

🚗Specialty Transportation customer service will remain available during its normal business hours listed below.

Specialty transportation programs include Employment Transportation, North County Shuttle Service, Reserve-a-Ride, the Trip Resource Center and Volunteers in Motion:

🕗Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📞 Call: 360-735-3680
🌐More info: [https://communityinmotion.org/services]

09/22/2026

🚶‍♀️ WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING IS COMING! 🚲🚌

What would change in your life if driving wasn’t an option?

From October 1–8, 2026, communities across the country will come together for Week Without Driving, an opportunity to experience our communities from the perspective of people who don’t drive.

For some, not driving is a choice. For others, it’s a reality. Either way, getting where we need to go shouldn’t depend on having access to a car.

Sometimes, taking a little more time gives us the chance to slow down, notice our surroundings, connect with our community, and experience transportation in a different way.

Good things take time. 💚

Stay tuned as we share more throughout Week Without Driving and explore the many ways we can walk, roll, ride, and connect right here in our community.

Learn more about Week Without Driving: https://weekwithoutdriving.org/2026/week-without-driving-2026/

09/21/2026

🇺🇸 Community in Motion will be at the 2026 Veterans Stand Down & Expo this Friday!

We’re honored to join the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center and other community organizations for a day focused on connecting veterans and their families with valuable resources and support.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Armed Forces Reserve Center
15005 NE 65th Street, Vancouver, WA 98682

The Veterans Stand Down will offer information and resources related to:

🏠 Housing assistance
🩺 Health & dental services
💼 Employment services
🧠 Mental health services
👕 Clothing & supplies
🐾 Pet services
🚌 Transportation services
🇺🇸 VA claims and resources
🍽️ Lunch will be provided at 11 a.m.
…and much more!

Community in Motion is excited to be there to connect with veterans and share information about transportation options available in our community. We hope to see you there!

🇺🇸 Open to all veterans and their families.

This Friday is Stand Down from 9am-2pm!
Transportation vans are provided!
Free food for veterans!

09/21/2026

🌲🥾 That’s a wrap on the first season of Silver Trails! 🌿

We’re so grateful to have been part of this new program with the Parks Foundation of Clark County, helping adults 65+ get outside, stay active, connect with others, and explore the incredible parks and natural spaces right here in our community.

Our final outing of 2026 brought us to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, where participants enjoyed a beautiful walk, great company, and plenty of wildlife along the way. 🐢🪶

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the season and helped make Silver Trails such a wonderful first year! We’re looking forward to more opportunities to support healthy, indpendent living in 2027. 💚

Here’s to getting outside and enjoying the places that make Clark County special! 🌲🥾

09/18/2026

🚶 Safer streets don’t happen by accident. They happen by design.

Vancouver, Washington has historically been identified as having a significant pedestrian safety concern compared with other communities in the state. While rankings can change depending on the years, population measures and methodology used, the underlying issue is clear: people walking and rolling can face serious consequences when streets are designed primarily around moving vehicles.

Vancouver has identified pedestrian safety as an important transportation priority, and the data show why.

The City of Vancouver’s Local Road Safety Plan found that between 2016 and 2020, pedestrians were involved in 245 crashes. Thirty-seven resulted in severe injuries and 16 were fatal. Pedestrian crashes accounted for nearly half of all traffic fatalities during that period.

The City’s more recent 2026 Local Road Safety Plan continues to show the seriousness of the issue. More than 40% of fatal and 20% of severe crashes in Vancouver involved a pedestrian. The analysis also found that 34% of fatal and severe pedestrian crashes involved someone crossing at a non-intersection location where there was no crosswalk.

So what does a community do with information like that?

It looks at the roads themselves.

Vancouver is using crash data, technical analysis and community input to identify where changes can make streets safer. Current corridor projects on N.E. 72nd Avenue, N.E. 86th/87th Avenue and 97th/98th Avenue are examining improvements for people walking, biking, rolling, using mobility devices, accessing transit and driving. Proposed improvements include safer crossings, traffic-calming measures, better mobility facilities, lighting and landscaping.

This approach is supported by transportation safety research: roadway design, speed, crossing locations and separation from traffic all influence the safety of people walking and rolling. WSDOT data also show that in 2023, 71.7% of fatal crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists occurred on roads with posted speed limits above 25 mph.

People need to be able to safely reach their homes, jobs, schools, healthcare, parks, businesses and community connections, whether they drive, walk, bike, roll or ride transit.

Creating safer streets is an important part of creating a community where more people can get where they need to go.

📍 Explore Vancouver’s proposed corridor designs and learn more:
cityofvancouver.us/corridordesigns

09/18/2026

🚦 What should our streets look and feel like? How should they function?

The City of Vancouver and Public Works are sharing proposed designs for N.E. 72nd Avenue, N.E. 86th/87th Avenue, and 97th/98th Avenue.

Community members shared a desire for:

🛻 Methods to slow traffic
🚶 Improvements to crossings and intersections
🚲 Protection for bike and mobility lanes
🌳 Street lighting and landscaping

The proposed designs are informed by technical analysis, feedback from the Transportation and Mobility Commission, and community input.

At Community in Motion, we know that safe, accessible streets are an important part of helping people get where they need to go, whether they are driving, walking, biking, using mobility devices, or accessing public transportation.

Take a look and share your input: cityofvancouver.us/corridordesigns

Explore proposed designs for N.E. 72nd Avenue, N.E. 86th/87th Avenue, and 97th/98th Avenue.
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During community engagement, residents expressed the desire for:⁠
Methods to slow traffic 🛻 ⁠
Improvements to crossings and intersections ⁠
Protections for bike and mobility lanes 🚶 ⁠
Street lighting and landscaping 🌳 ⁠
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Designs are based on technical analysis, feedback from the Transportation and Mobility Commission, and community input. ⁠View proposed designs for the Corridor Projects at cityofvancouver.us/corridordesigns