On April 23, 2024, the Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 2024 as Bicycle Safety Month. At Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA), we're proud supporters of Bicycle Safety Month, an initiative promoted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This month is dedicated to raising awareness and providing public education about the importance of making biking safer and more reliable.
We firmly believe that traffic safety is a shared responsibility. It's not just about individual actions; it's about collaboration among drivers, bicyclists, and transportation agencies. By working together, we can create and maintain a safe biking environment for everyone in our community. Join us in advocating for safer streets and promoting the principles of Bicycle Safety Month. Together, we can make a real difference in improving biking safety and ensuring the well-being of all road users. To learn more, watch this video: Building a Bike Friendly Washington County Enjoy an active and more affordable commuteBoost your health and wellness, save money, and more by biking! Pedal past traffic, get an active start to your day, and reduce your carbon footprint.
You can get started biking with any kind of bike. All you really need is a helmet, lock, and lights. Any clothes can be biking clothes. If needed, there are lots of ways to carry your belongings, whether on your bike or with a backpack. Tips to get started:
Join us and partner organizations Sunday at Beaverton City Park for the annual Bike Beaverton celebration! We'll be around from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Come by before 1:45pm to join the Community Bike Ride sponsored by the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Unite Oregon, in collaboration with Metro, Washington County, the City of Cornelius, and the City of Beaverton, is seeking Washington County residents to serve as Community Ambassadors in cohorts for the TV Highway Project, Cornelius Town Center Plan, and the Lombard West Development Project.
Read the full program description, qualifications, and responsibility here. This May, participate in our Active Transportation Challenge! This is a friendly competition for people that live or work in Washington County and employees of WTA member organizations. Walk, bicycle, scooter, and skateboard trips all count! Walk or roll to work, to the store, or for fun and log your trips on GetThereOregon.org during the month of May.
On April 8, we hosted a virtual workshop where we discussed the challenge, this year's prizes, and the coveted WTA League trophy! Watch the recording here. If you have an account on GetThereOregon.org and a home or work address in Washington County, or are part of a WTA member organization network, you are automatically entered into the Challenge. If you don’t have an account yet, create one for free to join. Join or form a team with your coworkers or friends! Joining a team is optional, but the Challenge is a great way to reconnect with coworkers that are working remotely or that you don’t see as often because of hybrid schedules. It takes four people to make an official team. Teams from WTA member organizations compete for the WTA League Championship Trophy. Learn more about the Challenge and prizes here, and see leaderboards and join/form a team here! Take advantage of the sun and join Ride Westside for their upcoming group bike rides:
For updates, information, and more group rides follow @Ride_Westside on Instagram. Apply to Serve on the Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update’s Community Advisory Committee!
The City is updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), Beaverton’s 20-year plan for transportation investments. The Community Advisory Committee will provide advice and input into the plan. Your Input Can Make a Difference: Help Shape Transportation Safety in Oregon
The Transportation Safety Office at Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working hard to keep everyone safe when they're on the road. But they need your thoughts to do it right. Your Voice Matters! By taking just a few minutes of your time to take part in ODOT's survey, you can share your insights and contribute directly to improving safety measures in your community and beyond. Your feedback will inform their efforts and make a real impact on the lives of all road users. ODOT is also taking ideas and feedback via email at TransportationSafetyInput@odot.oregon.gov. Join WTA and a community of advocates, organizers, professionals, and decision-makers at OATS 2024 – Move Oregon Forward – June 5-7 in Portland. Together we will problem solve, learn, and grow in the shared belief that a better future is possible. Learn more at OregonTransportationSummit.org. #OATS2024
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