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                   Zipcar

                   Zipcar is a standard car share
                   model that allows users to access a
                   shared vehicle that is picked up
                   and dropped off at a single
                   location. To use the service, users
                   must be Zipcar members, which
                   requires a valid driver’s license and
                   an annual member fee. Usage fees
                   are at an hourly or daily rate. An
                   additional mileage rate is also
                   included for long distance trips.
                   Users can reserve vehicles ahead
                   of time on line or through a smart   Zipcars located at transit stations offer a multimodal connection for travelers in
                                                    Washington County.
                   phone application. Zipcars are   Source: TriMet
                   available at the following locations
                   in Beaverton, Forest Grove, and Hillsboro:
                         Beaverton: Beaverton Transit Center (3 vehicles) and SW 141st Pl/Millikan Way (2
                          vehicles)
                         Forest Grove: Pacific University (2 vehicles)
                         Hillsboro: Quatama/NW 205th Ave Park & Ride (2 vehicles), Willow Creek/SW 185th
                          Ave Transit Center Park & Ride (1 vehicle), and Tessera/NW 231st and Cherry Drive (2
                          vehicles)

                   Locating Zipcars at transit stations offers a last mile solution that is most cost effective for a
                   shorter duration trip such as a shopping trip or medical appointment rather than a full work day.


                   ReachNow
                   ReachNow is a car share model that allows users to access a shared vehicle that is picked up and
                   dropped off anywhere within a defined service boundary. To use the service, users input a valid
                   driver’s license and credit card through a smart phone application. Usage fees are by the
                   minute, hour or day. ReachNow service areas in Washington County are at the following
                   locations in Beaverton and Hillsboro:
                         Beaverton: Tektronix campus
                         Hillsboro: Orenco Station and Intel campuses
                   Locating ReachNow cars at transit stations offers a last mile solution for only sites within the
                   defined service area.

                   Turo

                   Turo is another car sharing service in Washington County that allows users to share their
                   personal vehicle with others. Unlike Zipcar where vehicles are made available by the car share
                   company, Turo serves as the platform for car sharing but relies on people to offer their own
                   vehicles. To use the service, users must be Turo members, be at least 21 years of age, and

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