If you work in downtown Portland there are many cost effective commute options for the southbound commuter. SmartTrips Downtown is also a great resource for you. It provides transportation information and resources for the Southwest Washington commuter who works in downtown.
You can register as a Smart Commuter today!
Sharing a ride with one, two, or even three other southbound commuters is the most flexible way to cut down on the cost of your southbound commute. For more information about carpool parking in Downtown Portland contact the City of Portland Office of Transportation or call
(503) 823-5412.
Do you need to find a carpool partner? CarpoolMatchNW.org is a confidential and easy way
to find another southbound commuter who works in Downtown Portland. If you need assistance please call (360) 487-7733.
If you know of five to twelve people who live in the same area and want to share a ride to downtown Portland you might want to consider forming or joining a C-TRAN vanpool.
The City of Vancouver's Commute Trip Reduction Program is offering a short term incentive on a first come, first served basis for newly formed C-TRAN vanpools. A new vanpool will receive 50% off the 1st month up to $300 maximum and 25% off the 2nd month up to $150 maximum. This reduces the financial cost of trying vanpool. There are no contracts to sign. C-TRAN operates on a month to month basis. If you try vanpool and it doesn't work for you, simply notify C-TRAN by the 15th of the month that you will be turning in your van at the end of the month. You will not have to pay back any of the incentive money used.
For more information, please call 360-906-7510 or email bradw@c-tran.org.
There are several options available to southbound commuters who want to relax during their commute and leave the driving to someone else. With the cooperative efforts of C-TRAN and TriMet, there may be a transit route that is a perfect fit for you!
While Downtown Portland may seem like a long bike ride, it may be an option for you. Many people already make this commute by bicycle. Both the I-5 and I-205 bridges have bike paths that are accessible from both Vancouver and Portland.
You can ride the whole distance or you can ride your bike to a bus stop or transit center and either lock your bike there (if secure facilities are available) or you can take your bike with you. Contact SmartTrips Downtown to order bicycling information, including the new Cycling the Cities bicycle map of Vancouver and Portland or you can send us an e-mail that includes your name and mailing address and we’ll send one to you right away!
