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2.4 First and Last Mile Services

While local bus networks, such as TriMet and SMART, serve as an extension of regional services, many
transit users need a first or last mile connection to complete their trip. Transportation services such as
shuttles, ridesourcing companies, or car sharing can serve as a solution and are available in Washington
County.

2.4.1 Publicly Operated Shuttle Service

There are several publicly operated shuttles in Washington County that provide local service within the
community as well as important last mile connections between MAX and WES stations and major
employment areas. These shuttles will be funded in part by Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund
(HB 2017) along with other state, federal and local funding and contributions.

GroveLink
GroveLink is a shuttle service that operates three routes within Forest Grove, Monday through Friday. The
East and West loop routes provide critical connections for employees and students, connecting central
Forest Grove and Pacific University with other parts of the city, including Forest Grove High School. These
two loops operate every 30 minutes during the peak hours (6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and
every 60 minutes between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Employment Service route offers only AM service
between 6 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. and PM service between 2:45 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. It provides access to an
industrial area along 24th Ave and to the Via Systems building on Poplar Lane. Connections to TriMet’s
Line 57 are available along all three routes. In addition to the designated bus stops, flag stops are also
permitted on residential streets on the route as well as route deviations, which must be requested at least
one day in advance. Dedicated funding will improve this service with weekend service by 2021.

GroveLink provides service throughout Forest Grove and connects to TriMet’s Line 57.
Source: Ride Connection

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