Costa Pacific Communities’ Orenco Station Found to be Friendlier with More of a Sense of Community Than Other Neighborhoods

By Andy Green | Published: October 1, 2009

Award-winning developer Costa Pacific Communities is renowned for designing transit-oriented, master-planned neighborhoods on the cutting edge of New Urbanist Planning. The most current community Costa Pacific has developed under a New Urban Design is Villebois in Wilsonville, Oregon. However, prior to developing Villebois, Costa Pacific saw tremendous success in its award-winning mixed-use community Orenco Station … Continue reading Costa Pacific Communities’ Orenco Station Found to be Friendlier with More of a Sense of Community Than Other Neighborhoods

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Join the Westside Commuter Club and Be Eligible for FREE Bicycle Racks

By Andy Green | Published: September 16, 2009

Do you and your coworkers bicycle to work? Does your office lack bicycle parking? Do you want to create an incentive to encourage more of your coworkers to use public transportation? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you better listen up! Washington County’s Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA) recently launched an incentive … Continue reading Join the Westside Commuter Club and Be Eligible for FREE Bicycle Racks

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American Public Transportation Association Holds Transit Video Contest

By Andy Green | Published: September 8, 2009

Local Clackamas County, Oregon residents are encouraged to help the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) spread the word to Dump the Pump through the organization’s video contest. Winners will receive a YEAR OF FREE TRANSIT and an iPod touch! Not to mention, the first 25 people to submit a video entry to the contest will … Continue reading American Public Transportation Association Holds Transit Video Contest

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Experts Say Riding Public Transit Saves Individuals $9,167 a Year

By Andy Green | Published: September 8, 2009

According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), people who ride public transportation rather than drive cars can save an average of $9,167 per year!*   The APTA’s monthly Transit Savings Report calculates the average annual and monthly savings for public transit riders and examines how an individual can save money by taking public transportation … Continue reading Experts Say Riding Public Transit Saves Individuals $9,167 a Year

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Take the Bike Commute Challenge! Registration Opens Next Week

By Andy Green | Published: August 13, 2009

Calling all local companies! As September approaches so does the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s (BTA) Bike Commute Challenge: a month-long competition between workplaces throughout Oregon and SW Washington to see who can bike to work more. Registration for this year’s Challenge opens next Monday, August 17th. Visit www.bikecommutechallenge.com and stay tuned for more details about this … Continue reading Take the Bike Commute Challenge! Registration Opens Next Week

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Villebois Offers Easy Access to Local WES Commuter Rail

By Andy Green | Published: June 8, 2009

Villebois Offers Easy Access to Local WES Commuter Rail

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SMART Bus Schedule Change

By Andy Green | Published: March 19, 2009

Due to the recent introduction of Trimet’s new Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail to the area, the South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) system bus has adjusted its schedules up to 5 minutes in order to allow for better connections between SMART routes and WES.

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WES Commute Time Essay Contest: Win an All-Zone Monthly Pass!

By Andy Green | Published: November 19, 2008

TriMet is holding an essay contest for anyone interested in sharing what their commute experience will be like aboard Westside Express Service (WES) Commuter Rail serving the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area’s west side – from Wilsonville to Beaverton. Now is your chance to tell TriMet how you’ll get to and from WES and what you’ll … Continue reading WES Commute Time Essay Contest: Win an All-Zone Monthly Pass!

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Villebois Transit Study with The City of Wilsonville

By Andy Green | Published: July 11, 2008

The proposed Transit Master Plan for the City of Wilsonville and SMART, the city’s transit service, was to be adopted on Second Reading at the July 7th Council Meeting without service to Villebois at the inaugural running of the WES commuter rail. In fact, Villebois was designated to Phase 3 of the plan meaning service … Continue reading Villebois Transit Study with The City of Wilsonville

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