Community in Motion

08/31/2026

In observance of Labor Day, Community in Motion will be closed Monday, September 7.

Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It is a time to recognize the contributions, achievements, and sacrifices of workers who helped shape our communities. The holiday grew out of the labor movement and was officially established as a federal holiday in 1894.

At Community in Motion, we’re grateful for the people who make our work possible every day, including our dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners who help others stay connected to the places and people that matter most.

📞 Phone Hours for Requesting and Scheduling Transportation:

🚐Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT):

Services are available to residents of Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties who are covered by Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health).

🕗Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📞 Call: 360-694-9997
🌐More info: [https://communityinmotion.org/services/non-emergency-medical-transportation]

🚗Specialty Transportation Programs:

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 & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📞 Call: 360-735-3680
🌐More info: [https://communityinmotion.org/services]

We hope you have a safe and meaningful Labor Day. ❤️

We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 8.

Please plan ahead. We’re here to help you get where you need to go! 🚗 Rides can be scheduled for September 7.

Learn more about the history of Labor Day: https://www.history.com/articles/labor-day

08/26/2026

🚲🚌 Bike Buses Are Growing, and We Have One Right Here in Clark County!

Have you heard of a Bike Bus? It’s exactly what it sounds like: families and children riding their bikes together as a group, creating a fun, social, and supportive way to get to school.

And this growing movement isn’t just happening in cities around the world. Ridgefield has its very own Bike Bus, called Tater Tots! 🥔🚲

Tater Tots brings families together for group bike rides, helping make cycling to school a little more fun, a little more social, and a lot more connected. Students arrive at school ready to learn!

We loved this article from City Lab Barcelona exploring how Bike Buses are growing and what they can mean for family cycling, children’s independence, community connection, and active transportation.

It’s a great reminder that transportation innovation doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it starts with a group of people, a few bikes, a safe route, and a shared destination. 💙

Read the article:
The Bike Bus Intervention: A Growing Movement for Family Cycling: https://citylabbcn.org/the-bike-bus-intervention-a-growing-movement-for-family-cycling/

And check out Ridgefield’s Tater Tots Bike Bus:
Tater Tots Bike Bus on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tatertotbikebus/

What if biking to school could be normal again?
🎤 Coach Balto's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/GTaqGYFAJaE?si=ltIm0fiZ2f7z02Rd

How to start a Bike Bus: https://bikebus.world/how-to-start-a-bike-bus

08/25/2026

🌎 Come see us at Ridgefield First Saturdays! 🎉

Community in Motion will be in downtown Ridgefield on Saturday, September 5, for the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival!

This free, family-friendly event celebrates the many cultures that make our community special, with performances, crafts, activities, vendors, the Farmers Market, and more. We’ll be there to connect with our community, share information about transportation options and resources, and answer your questions about how Community in Motion can help people stay connected to the places and people that matter. 💙

📅 Saturday, September 5
📍Overlook Park (113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642)
⌚9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Free to attend!

Stop by and say hello. We’d love to see you! 👋

Learn more about the event: https://www.ridgefieldwa.us/353/September-First-Saturday

08/21/2026

💙Senior Citizens Day is a time to celebrate the people who have guided, supported, and cared for us throughout our lives. As people age, one of the greatest ways we can give back is by helping them maintain their independence, safety, and connection to the community. 🚗

For many people, talking with an older person about transitioning from driving can be one of the most difficult conversations they'll ever have. It's emotional, deeply personal, and often filled with uncertainty.

ITNAmerica's four-part blog series, "My Parents' Transition to the Passenger Seat," shares one family's real-life journey through these conversations with compassion, patience, and respect. The series offers thoughtful guidance on how to:

❤️ Start the conversation before there's a crisis.
🤝 Involve the whole family.
🗺️ Explore transportation alternatives together.
🚘 Help loved ones maintain their independence, dignity, and mobility.

Whether you're an older adult, an adult child, a family caregiver, or simply planning ahead, this series offers valuable insight and encouragement.

📖 Read the complete four-part series:

• Chapter 1:
https://www.itnamerica.org/blog/my-parents-transition-to-the-passenger-seat-chapter-1/
• Chapter 2:
https://www.itnamerica.org/blog/my-parents-transition-to-the-passenger-seat-chapter-2/
• Chapter 3:
https://www.itnamerica.org/blog/my-parents-transition-to-the-passenger-seat-chapter-3/
• Chapter 4:
https://www.itnamerica.org/blog/my-parents-transition-to-the-passenger-seat-chapter-4/

At Community in Motion, we believe that giving up the keys doesn't have to mean giving up independence.

We're here to help older adults and younger adults with disabilities stay connected to healthcare, groceries, social activities, and the people and places that matter most.

Learn more about our transportation services:
https://communityinmotion.org/services

Happy Senior Citizens Day from all of us at Community in Motion! 💙

08/20/2026

Yesterday’s Silver Trails walk at Salmon Creek Greenway was one for the books! 🌿🥾☀️

We’re grateful to Sean Janson with the Parks Foundation of Clark County for capturing the smiles, scenery and community that made the afternoon so special.

Silver Trails (Ages 65+) is all about getting outside, staying active and enjoying the beautiful places right here in our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you'll join us next month as we explore the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge together! 💚

https://www.cityofvancouver.us/community/community-centers/50andbetter/

08/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Taylor Eidt!

Community in Motion is proud to celebrate 's Taylor Eidt, Director of Planning and Service Delivery, for being named one of Mass Transit magazine’s 2026 40 Under 40 honorees! 👏

Taylor’s leadership has helped advance transit throughout our community, from the Mill Plain Bus Rapid Transit project and Highway 99 BRT to improving bus stop accessibility, expanding microtransit through The Current, and helping shape C-TRAN’s long-range vision. His work reflects a commitment to making transportation more accessible, connected and responsive to the people who rely on it.

As a community transportation organization, we’re grateful for partners like C-TRAN who share our commitment to keeping people connected to the places, services and opportunities that matter.

Congratulations, Taylor, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎊

Read the full Mass Transit 40 Under 40 profile: https://www.masstransitmag.com/40-under-40/article/55392988/c-tran-mt-2026-40-under-40-taylor-eidt

Taylor Eidt, Director of Planning and Service Delivery, C-TRAN

08/18/2026

🚍 Your voice can help improve transportation!

Community in Motion is sharing a survey from CTANW’s Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ADEI) Committee to learn more about how riders experience safety and access when using public and private transportation services throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The survey asks about:
• Transportation access
• Safety perceptions and experiences
• Barriers to mobility
• Customer experience
• Opportunities for improvement

Your feedback can help transportation providers better understand rider needs, identify barriers, and find ways to improve services across our region.

👉 Take the survey: https://form.jotform.com/261596495231060

Please consider sharing this survey with family, friends, or others who use transportation services. Every voice matters in creating safer, more accessible transportation for everyone.

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/17/2026

We had a great time at the City of Vancouver’s Safe Routes to School Summer Fair this weekend! 🚲🛴🚶‍♀️

It was wonderful to see families coming together to learn, practice skills and explore ways to make walking, rolling and biking to school safer, easier and more fun. The event included route-planning assistance, a Bike Rodeo, opportunities to practice riding skills and more.

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is about more than getting from home to school. It’s a national movement focused on creating safer, healthier and more connected communities by making it easier for children and families to walk, bike and roll. When communities invest in safe routes for students, everyone can benefit through improved safety, less traffic congestion, cleaner air and stronger community connections.

The National Center for Safe Routes to School offers a wealth of resources for families, schools and communities, including information on pedestrian safety, school travel planning, school-zone safety and creating more accessible routes for students with disabilities.

📚 Want to learn more? Check out the National Center for Safe Routes to School’s resources: https://www.saferoutesinfo.org

Thank you to the City of Vancouver for bringing families and community partners together around safer, more accessible ways to get to school. We’re proud to support efforts that help people of all ages and abilities stay connected to the places that matter. 💙

08/17/2026

# # # Celebrating Nonprofits

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 💙

Today, we’re celebrating the nonprofit organizations, volunteers, donors, partners, and community members who work every day to make our communities stronger.

At Community in Motion, we’re proud to help people stay connected to the places and people that matter, whether that’s getting to a medical appointment, work, essential services, or a community activity.

We’re especially grateful for the volunteers who give their time and drive their neighbors where they need to go. Your support truly moves our community forward. 🚗❤️

Thank you to everyone who believes in the power of community and helps make our work possible!