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.

It's that time of year again. The days have gotten shorter, the rain has returned, and all of us are settling back into the familiar rhythm of fall and winter commuting. Whether you're already a seasoned traveler in wet weather or you're thinking about trying new commute options this season, a little planning and the right tools can make a big difference. At WTA, we want to help you stay safe, comfortable, and confident on every trip!Gear up and stay visibleWhether you bike, walk, or roll [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]