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Help shape Beaverton's climate future at our Climate Action Plan Open House!

📅 When: Thursday, November 13 | 5-7pm | Drop in anytime
📍 Where: Council Chambers | Beaverton City Hall | 12725 SW Millikan Way

Learn more at: www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BCAPupdate.

28.10.2025 17:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Have you noticed safety and security improvements on TriMet? Photo courtesy TriMet TriMet wants to hear how you feel on transit. After expanding their security and cleaning teams, introducing a convenient reporting hotline, and adding emergency phones at MAX stations, among other security improvements; they want to know if you’re noticing these changes when you use transit. TAKE THE SURVEY [...]

24.10.2025 22:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It's our last day with Billy the Beaver, and the WTA team is working remotely today! Billy's busy logging all our non-drive-alone trips from the week on Get There Oregon. Thanks for spending the week with us, Billy! #BillyTheBeaver

24.10.2025 18:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Today, Billy is trying out bike commuting! Whether you're headed to work, lunch, or just out enjoying the fall colors, biking is a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to get around.

#BikeCommuting #FallColors #BikingAdventures #GetOutside #BACC #WhereisBillyTheBeaverton #WTA

23.10.2025 17:07 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Last night Billy the Beaver joined WTA at TriMet's open house at Shute Park Library to learn about proposed service cuts. Learn more and take the survey at trimet.org/servicecuts. Next open house: Tonight, 5 - 7 PM at the Tualatin Library!

#BillyTheBeaver #TriMet #WhereisBillyTheBeaverton

23.10.2025 14:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Billy and I carpooled to the office today for our WTA team meeting! He learned how choosing transportation options like carpooling can help save money, reduce emissions, and make the commute more fun.
#WhereisBillyTheBeaverton #Carpool #SustainableTravel #WTA #BACC #BillytheBeaver

22.10.2025 23:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🐾 WTA is exploring Beaverton this week with Billy the Beaver! Today, we visited Beaverton Central for lunch. So many great options near the station! Stay tuned for Billy's next adventure! #Beaverton #BillyTheBeaver #PublicTransit #MAXTrain

21.10.2025 19:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We're commuting with Billy the Beaver this week! Today Billy 'Hopped' on the Max using his prepaid TriMet Hop Fastpass. So easy! #BillyTheBeaver #TriMet #PublicTransport #MaxTrain #Fastpass #Transportation #WhereisBillyTheBeaverton #BACC

20.10.2025 20:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Apply to serve on the Community Advisory Committee for TriMet's Tualatin Valley Highway Transit Project Logo courtesy of TriMet, photo courtesy of Metro. The Tualatin Valley (TV) Highway Transit & Safety Project is moving from broadly defining the route and station locations to exploring more detailed designs such as station footprints and transit priority elements, bike lane and intersection treatments. The project is recruiting a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to provide insight and feedback as the project is refined through the design process. LEARN [...]

15.10.2025 18:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Share Your Input: Help Shape the Future of Travel Options in Our Region Photo credit: Metro Metro is asking for your ideas on how to make it easier to walk, roll, bike, ride transit, or carpool in the Portland region. Your feedback will help guide Metro's next 10-year strategy and investments to support active and shared transportation options. If you live or work in Washington or Clackamas County, this is a great opportunity to share what would make it easier for you to get around without driving alone. The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete, [...]

15.10.2025 15:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Workshop Recording Available: How to Get the Most From Your WTA Membership Curious about the programs and services WTA provides to help make commuting in Washington County easier and more sustainable? Our recent webinar, How to Get the Most From Your WTA Membership, gives an inside look at how we partner with local employers so they can better support their employees' use of transportation options. Even if you're not an employer, this is a great way to learn more about our work in the community and what programs might be available to you through your w [...]

15.10.2025 01:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Bridge Over Brookwood Project Open House October 15 Photo Credit: Metro What is the Bridge Over Brookwood Project?The City of Hillsboro has secured a $1 million grant from Metro Regional Government to fund the preliminary design phase for a bike/pedestrian bridge spanning NE Brookwood Parkway. This project will define what a crossing would look like, where it could be placed, and how people will get up and over the bridge.This bridge will link the Crescent Park Greenway on the west side of Brookwood to a future trail on the east side, which [...]

06.10.2025 22:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Share your thoughts on proposed TriMet service cuts. Starting November 30, service frequency (how often buses arrive) will be reduced during lower ridership times.52 - Farmington/185th: Buses will arrive once an hour after 9 p.m.On March 1, service frequency (how often buses arrive) will be reduced during lower ridership times. More details will be available in January.48 - Cornell76 - Hall/Greenburg WEIGH IN After years of rising costs and less money coming in from fares, TriMet is reducing its spending to close a $300 milli [...]

25.09.2025 22:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

On Tuesday, September 23. Westside Transportation Alliance received a proclamation from the City of Tigard's Council designating Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025 as #WeekWithoutDriving.

25.09.2025 21:46 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

September 30: Become an Oregon Friendly Driver Join us on Tuesday, September 30 for an Oregon Friendly Driver training session. Do your part to contribute to a safer driving environment for everyone by practicing responsible driving habits and showing respect for all road users, including people walking, people biking, people with disabilities, and electric mobility users. SIGN UP HERE In Oregon’s evolving traffic environment, where encounters with people walking, biking, and using electric mobility devices are frequent, t [...]

16.09.2025 22:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Week Without Driving Is Here: September 29 - October 5 Last month we introduced Week Without Driving, a national initiative led by America Walks and Disability Rights Washington. The challenge is simple: spend a week navigating daily life without driving yourself, and experience firsthand how many people in Washington County get around every day--whether by walking, biking, rolling, or taking transit. WTA will be sharing your photos, videos, and reflections throughout the week. Whether you're joining the challenge or simply followin [...]

16.09.2025 01:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Resources for Micromobility Users Micromobility options such as e-bikes and e-scooters are a convenient way to travel, reduce emissions, and avoid traffic. Staying safe while riding is essential, and there are free resources available to help riders build confidence and follow the rules of the road.Whether you're just starting out or already ride regularly, these resources can help you stay safe and up to date on the rules of the road: E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety information from Hillsboro School District, including [...]

15.09.2025 22:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Joint the Get There Challenge Oct 1 - 14 The Get There Challenge is back Oct. 1–14 and you’re invited to join the fun! Log your walk, bike, transit, carpool, vanpool, or remote work trips to compete for the chance to win prizes. Go to GetThereOregon.org/Challenge to join and see what you could win! [...]

15.09.2025 18:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

BUS: In addition to the MAX replacement shuttle, there are three bus routes that connect Portland and the westside. Line 20 is a frequent service route connecting Gresham with Beaverton Transit Center via Burnside, Barnes, and Cedar Hills. There is an easy one block transfer at Providence Park. Line 54 is a frequent service route connecting Portland City Center with Beaverton Transit Center via Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. Several connections are available on the Portland Transit Mall. Line 58 connects Portland City Center with Beaverton Transit Center via US 26 and Canyon Road. The line continues to serve Jefferson and Columbia downtown, stopping adjacent to Goose Hollow MAX.

BIKE: Start or end your day with a scenic ride up and over the west hills through Washington Park. See the best routes on RideWithGPS: https://lnkd.in/gcbEUKsA Find riders with the same commute as you on GetThereOregon.org and ride together in a Bikepool. CARPOOL: Planning to drive alone? List your commute on GetThereOregon.org and share your commute with a coworker. Don’t drive? See folks with a similar commute who are ready to share a ride on GetThereOregon.org

From Sunday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 13, MAX Blue and Red Line service will be replaced by shuttle buses between Sunset Transit Center and Providence Park. Here are some of your options to getting around the disruption: www.wta-tma.org/commuter-new...

02.09.2025 23:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Beaverton Transportation System Plan Survey Closes September 15 Where do you like to go in Beaverton? Are there streets or intersections where you'd like to feel safer walking, biking, or waiting for a bus? The City of Beaverton is interested in learning about your experience getting around the city. Visit their online open house and take a survey to share your experiences. The survey closes on September 15, 2025. Take the Survey [...]

20.08.2025 22:47 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Hillsboro Seeks Community Input on Climate Action Plan Image courtesy of City of Hillsboro Over the past two years, the City of Hillsboro has collaborated with community partners and locals to develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan with strategies to help adapt us to the changes and lessen the impacts. As they work to finalize the City plan, they are asking for feedback from the community.Anyone who lives, works, plays, volunteers, or learns in Hillsboro is invited to take a survey on Engage Hillsboro (English) or Conectate en Espanol (Sp [...]

15.08.2025 22:48 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Week Without Driving Imagine navigating your community without being able to drive. How would you get to work, the grocery store, or a doctor's appointment? For millions of people across our country--including folks right here in Washington County--this is an everyday challenge. Missing sidewalks, transit that doesn't fully meet all needs, and car-centered infrastructure create barriers that limit independence, access to opportunity, and quality of life.WTA is participating in Week Without Driving f [...]

14.08.2025 18:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

MAX Red & Blue lines disrupted under Washington Park Sept. 7 - 13 Sept. 7 - 13, MAX Blue and Red Line service to be replaced by shuttle buses between Sunset Transit Center and Providence ParkFrom Sunday, Sept. 7, through Saturday, Sept. 13, the Robertson Tunnel MAX Improvements Project will close a section of the MAX Blue and Red lines between Sunset Transit Center and Providence Park MAX Station. Shuttle buses will replace MAX service, arriving at stops near the closed stations about every five minutes on weekdays and every seven minutes during the weekend.&n [...]

14.08.2025 15:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

TriMet service changes beginning August 24 Courtesy TriMet TriMet is making changes to their services beginning Sunday, August 24, 2025. Line 53, Arctic/Allen: Line 53 is moving to the Millikan Way MAX Station during construction at the Beaverton Transit Center. Line 54, Beaverton/Hillsdale Hwy: TriMet is extending service to NW 5th and 6th avenues to improve connections on the Transit Mall. Line 288, Blue Westside B [...]

14.08.2025 01:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Help shape Metro's climate action plan Photo courtesy of Metro TAKE THE SURVEY Metro is developing a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to guide how our region will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate impacts in the coming decades. This plan will influence transportation, land use, energy, and other key areas that affect our communities and workplaces.As an organization committed to promoting the use of transportation options and reducing drive-alone trips in Washington County, WTA recognizes that transp [...]

13.08.2025 22:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Skip the hassle of parking at this year's annual Beaverton #NightMarket and get there by bike! We'll be hosting a free bike valet for market attendees. Riders who valet their bike will receive a $5.00 gift card to Brickhaus Coffee or Clover and Booch while supplies lasts.

28.07.2025 21:43 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Seattle Survey Says: The Happiest Commute is The Bike Ride Seattle’s bike commuters have long known what the latest city-wide commute survey has recently revealed: riding a bike to work isn’t just more affordable and healthy—it’s fun and satisfying. It’s one of many insights about commute choices, motives, and trends uncovered in the 2024 Seattle Commute Survey. Other key findings include: More in-person work has increased transit and drive-alone tripsOver one third of workers still have hybrid wo [...]

15.07.2025 18:09 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks for joining Ride Transit Month Thank you for participating in the annual Ride Transit Month challenge last month! Thanks to westside riders who logged their trips on GetThereOregon.org, we replaced over 2,200 drive alone trips, and saved 6.7 tons of CO2 from being emitted. The entire metro region joined us this year to achieve over 5,200 transit trips logged, totaling nearly 44,000 miles, and saving 13 tons of CO2 emissions.The full leaderboards are available at GetThereOregon.org/TransitMonth. The lucky f [...]

15.07.2025 01:31 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

A must read from our friends at @MoveRedmond.org!

11.07.2025 20:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Help Improve Road Safety in Oregon Photo courtesy of ODOT We're sharing an opportunity from ODOT's Traffic Safety Office to speak up about your experiences on the road. Whether you drive, bike, walk, or roll, your input can help shape future safety campaigns and investments across the state. Take the public opinion survey open through August 3rd. [...]

08.07.2025 22:47 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

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