Portland Parks & Recreation launches its free summer shuttle service today with the goal of making Forest Park and Washington Park more accessible to residents across the city.
State of play: The shuttle will run Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 5pm through Aug. 22, connecting six North Portland and East Portland transit and community hubs to Washington Park, Oregon Zoo, Pittock Mansion and three Forest Park trailheads.
Community groups, including Disabled Hikers, People of Color Outdoors and Autism Society of Oregon, will offer guided hikes and other activities like painting, yoga and puppet shows as part of the pilot program.
Don't worry: It'll take you back. Just make sure to get on the right line.
You can track the buses to see where they are on the route, too.
The service is designed to reduce transit barriers, especially for residents who live far from Portland's signature parks or lack reliable transportation.
It's funded through an Oregon Department of Transportation grant.
