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.

Come try the proposed new Line 96 bus route via SW Boones Ferry Road and SW Barbur Boulevard. Ride along to compare the difference in travel time with the current bus route via I-5.

Created through a partnership between the City of Hillsboro and TriMet, 2.89 acres of undeveloped land within TriMet's Willow Creek Transit Center is being jointly developed and owned by Mercy Housing Northwest and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO).

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.

Join us and Get There Portland Metro for a free employer webinar on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon to learn how Get There Connect’s new features and local reward offerings can improve your employees’ commutes–and save money. This session will highlight recent Get There platform updates, showcase incentive programs from regional partners, and share practical ideas for increasing employee engagement through rewards and incentives.

The new Get There Commute Hub is officially live! As of today, you can start using the updated platform with a refreshed look, improved tools, and new features designed to make planning and tracking your trips easier.

Extending the tradition of the long-running Portland Traffic and Transportation Class, the Community Transportation Academy at Portland State University will teach community members in the greater Portland region and Oregon the fundamentals of how the transportation system works, and how to get involved to make a difference. The class is free to Oregon residents, and the application period is now open through February 16.

To celebrate Rosa Parks’ birthday and her contributions to the civil-rights movement, TriMet will not collect fares on buses, MAX, WES and LIFT on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Photo courtesy of oregonmetro.gov Metro is seeking public input on the draft Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy -- a new 10-year plan that will guide how Metro supports and invests in programs that help people walk, bike, roll, take transit and rideshare more often. How to provide input: Visit the Regional TDM Strategy public comment web page . Review the draft Strategy itself , as well as the separate PDF of appendices. On the web page, scroll to the bottom to the...

WTA is forming a new open discussion group called Commute Chats and we're inviting you to join! This group will meet virtually every other month and offer an open space for informal conversations about transportation options in Washington County. Potential topics include TriMet service changes, vanpool programs, challenges commuters face when using transportation options, and ways GetThereOregon can support commuters.

In response to a budget shortfall, TriMet is proposing comprehensive changes to its network, including eliminating and rerouting service which could effect your travel habits. On the Westside, changing services include: 20 - Burnside/Stark, 76 - Hall/Greenburg, 45 - Garden Home, 37 - Lake Grove, 38 - Boones Ferry Rd, 96 - Tualatin / I-5, 97 - Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, and LIFT Paratransit Service.

WTA is putting together a short video series that highlights the work we do in Washington County and the role transportation options play in supporting employees, businesses, and our broader community. Over the next two months, we will be filming brief interviews with members, partners, and community voices who are willing to share their perspective. Participants can choose to speak on camera or contribute a short written statement. Topics may include how transportation options show up at...

Get There Oregon has launched a new Commute Trip Reduction Estimator to help Oregon employers estimate how different transportation options programs can reduce drive-alone commute trips! This easy-to-use calculator allows employers to select common strategies such as transit benefits, bike parking, or compressed work weeks and see their potential impact on commuting, congestion, and emissions. It's a helpful starting point for understanding which programs may deliver the greatest benefit for...

On Dec. 31, TriMet will once again offer free rides systemwide after 8 p.m. through the end of service. Buses will run on their regular schedules, while extended late-night service on the MAX Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow lines will keep riders moving past the stroke of midnight. Our LIFT paratransit service will also be free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

WTA had a full and meaningful year, strengthened by a community that continues to champion transportation options in Washington County. We connected with members and partners through events, committee work, and regional and community gatherings, all of which helped advance our shared goals. Here's a look back on some of the highlights from 2025.

A BIG thanks to the 969 participants and 335 employer and community networks from across the state who made this year’s Oregon Get There Challenge a big success! A combined total of 15,986 trips taken by transit, bike, foot, carpool, vanpool, and remote work were logged during the two-week challenge, reducing an impressive 111,7402 drive-alone miles and saving 48 tons of CO2 and $77,745 in fuel costs.

WTA is forming a new open discussion group called Commute Chats and we're inviting you to join! This group will meet virtually every other month and offer an open space for informal conversations about transportation options in Washington County. Potential topics include TriMet service changes, vanpool programs, challenges commuters face when using transportation options, and ways GetThereOregon can support commuters. If you're interested in joining or want to suggest topics for discussion,...

Metro invites your organization to consider applying for the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee (TPAC) and is encouraging individuals engaging in topics related to transportation to apply. These topics include, but are not limited to, racial equity, climate, transportation safety, local business and economic development.

WTA looked at employee commute surveys conducted for our members before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, commutes were upended and more people than ever before were working remotely. Now, many employers are calling their remote and hybrid workers back to the office. How have commutes changed, and what can we learn from employee feedback? View the report here , and stay tuned for updates as we collect and analyze more data!

GetHome is a Guaranteed Ride Home program. We'll cover up to $35.00 of your Uber or Lyft fare in the event you experience unforeseen circumstances like personal illness, family emergencies, or unexpected overtime, that makes completing your alternative commute difficult or impossible.

Take a look at WTA-TMA.org ! We've revamped our website to make it easier to find us and the services we provide to commuters, residents, and employers in Washington County. Some old content might be missing as we migrate data from our old website to this one. We're still working on polishing the details, and working out bugs; so, please, pardon our dust. If you notice something wrong please contact us .

Join us on December 15 for a bike-exclusive night at the City of Hillsboro's Lightopia. Pre-registration is required and may be completed by purchasing free tickets on this Eventbrite page (sh.WTA-TMA.org/Lightopia). Gates open to bikes at 5:30 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Ride through as many times as you like! Riders will have until 8:00 p.m. to exit the course.