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Getting Around in the ‘Burbs: The Latest in Transportation Options in Washington County
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ballroom 355
Meet the organizations helping people get around without driving alone in the suburbs - yes, it’s possible! We’ll talk about the latest transportation innovations coming out of Washington County, including Tualatin’s popular Lime scooter share, the brand new SPOT on-demand microtransit pilot in southwest Beaverton and Tigard, an exciting upcoming county-wide e-bike lending library, and a groundbreaking new employer-based transportation study currently underway. This panel discussion includes speakers from Westside Transportation Alliance, Ride Connection, City of Tualatin, City of Hillsboro, and Washington County itself.
Moderators
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Dyami Valentine

Transportation Planning Section Manager, Washington County

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Pazdalski

Jeff Pazdalski

Executive Director, Westside Transportation Alliance
Jeff joined WTA in 2016. He has more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and management. His previous roles include Executive Director, Development Director, and Program Director. Jeff brings a passion for active transportation and has the personal experience of spending... Read More →
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Caitlin Ahearn

Program Director, Westside Transportation Alliance
Caitlin Ahearn is the Program Director for the Westside Transportation Alliance. She has been with WTA since July 2019 and oversees the organization's programs and relationships with WTA’s member employers. Prior to this position, Caitlin worked in recycling education and outreach... Read More →
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John Mira

Planning Supervisor, Ride Connection
John Mira joined Ride Connection in 2019. As Planning Supervisor, John supports a network of human services transportation providers, advances Ride Connection’s shift to a zero-emission fleet, and manages planning and delivery of Community Connector and microtransit services. His... Read More →
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Gregg Snyder

Transportation Planning Supervisor, City of Hillsboro
Gregg Snyder joined the City of Hillsboro in 2014 after working 22 years in the transit industry at Valley Metro in Phoenix, Pierce Transit in Tacoma and Salem-Keizer Transit in Salem. He served on Metro's Regional Travel Options subcommittee in the mid-2000s and currently is a Board... Read More →
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Nic Westendorf

Deputy Public Works Director, City of Tualatin
Nic brings nine years of progressive leadership experience in the Public Works field. Beginning his career as an analyst and advancing to his current role, he has led efforts to improve organizational processes, support sustainability and climate action initiatives, and manage complex... Read More →
Wed 1545 Ballroom 2026 OATS Presentation Getting Around in the Burbs pdf
Wednesday April 22, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ballroom 355
  Track: Micromobility and Emerging Technologies

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