Uber and Lyft Add Value to Our Transportation Options

By Katy Bryce, for Commute Options Uber and Lyft are looking to come to central Oregon in the very near future. These services, often known as “transportation network companies (TNCs)” or “ride-hailing companies”, connect paying passengers with drivers who provide the...

Register: How to Start a Walking School Bus at Your School Webinar

Register for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership Next Webinar: How to Start a Walking School Bus at Your School Join this webinar to learn about the Safe Routes to School National Partnership’s new toolkit, Step by Step: How to Start a Walking School Bus at...

The Many Benefits of Bike Sharing Programs

By Katy Bryce, for Commute Options Cities across the nation are abuzz with bike share programs. You may have even seen or heard about Portland’s BIKETOWN program that launched this summer. So, what’s the big deal? It turns out quality bike share programs can have a...

For Every Kid

People power is the key! You are this movement. We know that Safe Routes to School for every kid is important, but we have to make a splash in Salem this February through July to gain the support of our leaders. The only way we will do that is by showing how many...

La Pine Invests in Walking, Biking and Transit

By Katy Bryce, for Commute Options La Pine may be Central Oregon’s newest and smallest incorporated city, but it is taking transportation options—walking, biking and public transportation—very seriously. The community, along with support from Deschutes County, the...

Old Mill District Launches Commute Options Programs

By Katy Bryce, for Commute Options Ah, summertime in Central Oregon. We really do have it all here. We can enjoy outdoor activities, top-notch restaurants, shopping and concerts. The Old Mill District and Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend has become a focal point for...