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While Washington County enjoys a relatively robust transit system compared to other suburban/rural counties, plenty of transit service and amenity needs remain.
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Transit agencies continue to identify future network extensions and service enhancements, but utilization remains relatively low.
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To meet regional long-term climate and transportation goals, transit use needs to triple within the next 20 years.
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The easier it is to access transit, the more likely people are to use it.
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In many Washington County locations, accessing transit is difficult. Challenges include unconnected sidewalks, substandard bike facilities, long distances between signalized crossings, insufficient lighting and a lack of new “mobility options.”
Addressing these challenges is critical to improving transit ridership.
New 'mobility options'
Shuttles:
On-demand, commuter-focus services using mobile apps to match travelers making similar trips in a single vehicle.
Ridesharing:
One or more travelers sharing publicly or privately owned vehicle with one or more people, typically for commuting. (Also called carpooling or vanpooling).
Bike-sharing/Scooter-sharing:
Users take short trips using a fleet of public or private bicycles or scooters.
Ridesourcing/Ridehailing:
Transportation services that connect passengers with community drivers using personal vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft.
Mobility hub:
Access to multiple modes of transportation in one location, such as Orenco Station and Beaverton Transit Center.