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Tualatin Shuttle

The Tualatin Shuttle is a deviated-fixed route service that provides access to Tualatin WES station and
industrial/employment zones in the surrounding area. This free service operates two routes—Red Line
and Blue Line—Monday through Friday in coordination with the WES schedule. Between 5 a.m. and 10
a.m., shuttles arrive at the station shortly after the arrival of the southbound WES train. Between 3 p.m.
and 7 p.m., shuttles arrive at the station a few minutes before the arrival of the northbound WES. Route
deviations are available up to a half mile off the route to pick up or drop off passengers, though only one
scheduled deviation is allowed per trip. Flag stops are also available along the route. Dedicated funding
will improve this service with additional weekday trips by 2021.

The Tualatin Shuttle route (left) connects WES to employers in the surrounding
areas.
Source: Ride Connection

Westlink Community Bus

The Westlink Community Bus (also referred to as the Washington
County Bus Service) is a fare-free rural transit service, connecting
the Hillsboro Transit Center, North Plains, Banks, and Forest Grove
along Glencoe Road, Sunset Highway, and Nehalem Highway. The
service operates two trips in each direction on Monday through
Friday from 7 am to 9 am and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. There are five
designated stops: one in Forest Grove, North Plains, and Hillsboro,
and two in Banks. Dedicated funding will improve this service with
additional weekday trips by 2021.

The Community Bus route (right) connects Banks
and North Plains to Forest Grove and Hillsboro.
Source: Ride Connection

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