The Westside Transportation Alliance provides value to employers in Washington County through transportation services, advocacy and education.  The WTA is a non-profit organization of businesses and public agencies that promote transportation options to ease congestion, support economic development, conserve resources and provide equitable transportation for everyone.

 TriMet WES Commuter Rail to open January 30, 2009

 Wes Commuter Rail will hold its opening ceremony on Friday, Jan. 30 and begin revenue revenue service on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. Over the next four months, safety certification of all WES cars and extensive and rigorous signal system testing will be completed.

The Westside Expres Service (WES for short) will be arriving this Winter 2009. This new commuter rail line will serve Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville. WES will run every 30 minutes, Monday through Friday, during the morning and afternoon rush hours.

The new WES Commuter Rail line is now making test runs between Beaverton and Wilsonville. Traveling at speeds up to 60 miles per hour, WES trains are faster and quieter than freight trains, so it is important for drivers and pedestrians to pay close attention and be careful. For more information, safety tips and an instructional video, please click here. 

Check out these WES facts:

• 27 minutes from Wilsonville to BEaverton
• Free parking at four stations
• Free Wi-Fi internet accesss on board
• Comfortable seats and a smooth ride
• TransitTracker displays at all stations
• Reliable schedule every 30 minutes
• Ticket machines at all stations
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Tell Trimet about your WES commute and win!

For more information click here.

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New bike lanes in the Rose Quarter

To improve access and safety in the Rose Quarter Transit Center, TriMet has added a dedicated bike lane along Wheeler Avenue with a green bike box at Multnomah, as well as new "tran warning" signs and crosswalk markings.

For more information, please click here
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As old man winter approaches, and the days become darker and darker, it is important to brighten up your bike and ride safely. Click here to follow Tri-Met's bicycle safety tips. ____________________________________________________

The 2008 Carefree Commuter Challenge is official finished. We look forward to 2009's Challenge. For information and updates on the Challenge, please click here  _______________________________________________________

The Westside Transportation Alliance makes the Beaverton Valley Times.
For more information, please go to What's New.

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We, at the Westside Transportation Alliance, want to give a big THANK YOU to all of our 2008 sponsors. Without their contributions and support, we would not have the continued success we have had over the past nine years. So, from Karen, Pete, Scott and the thousands of participants in this year's Challenge, THANK YOU!

 

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